Loksewa Civil Engineer & Sub-Engineer Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The Loksewa Civil Engineer written exam is 200 marks (two papers of 100 marks each), followed by a 10-mark group discussion and a 30-mark interview; the Civil Sub-Engineer exam is two 100-mark papers and a 30-mark interview, according to the official Public Service Commission (PSC) syllabus PDFs.
Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)
Civil Engineer (Gazetted 3rd class, 7th level)
Subgroups: General, Highway, Hydropower, Irrigation, Sanitary and Airport. Wrong MCQ answers lose 20% of the mark, and calculators are not allowed.
Civil Engineer exam pattern
| Stage | Marks | Pass marks | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 40 | 1 h 30 min | 50 MCQs general awareness and reasoning + 50 MCQs general technical, 1 mark each |
| Paper II (technical) | 100 | 40 | 3 h | 4 short questions × 5 marks + 8 long questions × 10 marks |
| Group discussion | 10 | — | 30 min | — |
| Interview | 30 | — | — | — |
Civil Sub-Engineer (Non-gazetted 1st class, 5th level)
Written papers and interview as in the table below.
Civil Sub-Engineer exam pattern
| Stage | Marks | Pass marks | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 40 | 45 min | 20 general + 30 job-based MCQs × 2 marks |
| Paper II | 100 | 40 | 2 h 15 min | 12 short questions × 5 marks + 4 long questions × 10 marks |
| Interview | 30 | — | — | — |
Other engineering syllabi
The Civil Engineer and Sub-Engineer syllabus PDFs, the electrical and mechanical engineer syllabi from the PSC, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) curricula and the provincial public service commissions (Madhesh, Sudurpashchim) are all linked in the Sources below. Always read the syllabus from the commission itself, because the pattern and topics can be revised.
Frequently asked questions
- How many marks is the Civil Engineer written exam?
- 200: Paper I is 100 marks and Paper II (technical) is 100 marks, pass 40 in each. A 10-mark group discussion and a 30-mark interview follow.
- Is there negative marking?
- The Civil Engineer syllabus says a wrong MCQ answer loses 20% of the mark. Check the sub-engineer syllabus PDF for its rule.
- Where is the official syllabus?
- On the Public Service Commission site. The PDF links are listed under Sources.
Related tools and pages
Sources
- Civil Engineer syllabus, PDF 1 (PSC)
- Civil Engineer syllabus, PDF 2 (PSC)
- Civil Sub-Engineer syllabus (PSC)
- Electrical Engineer syllabus (PSC)
- Mechanical Engineer syllabus (PSC)
- NEA recruitment curricula
- Madhesh Province Public Service Commission
- Sudurpashchim Province Public Service Commission
Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)