Section Officer Syllabus

Fundamentals of Governance: Concept, Context and Characteristics

Political and Administrative Structures of Governance

Right to Information and Transparency

Nation Building and State Building

Governance Systems in Nepal

National Security Management: Concept, Scope and Existing Provisions

Multi-level Governance and Nepal: Informal, Civil Society, Local, Cooperative, Corporate Governance and UN

Constitutionalism

Constitutional Development in Nepal

Present Constitution of Nepal

Human Rights

Civic Sense, Duties and Responsibilities of People

Sources of Law and Law-Making Process in Nepal

Rule of Law, Democratic Values, Inclusion, Proportional Representation and Affirmative Action

Concept, Functions, Characteristics and Role of Public Service

Public Service Delivery

Political Neutrality, Commitment, Transparency and Accountability

Utilization of Public Funds, Ethics and Morality

Public Management, Civil Service and Bureaucracy

Public Policy: Formulation Process and Analysis

Public Service Charter

E-Governance

Human Resource Management: Procurement, Development, Utilization and Maintenance

Public Financial Management: Planning and Budgeting System in Nepal

Government Accounting and Auditing System in Nepal

Financial Management and Social Accountability

Development Planning and Current Periodic Plan

Participatory Planning and Development

Social Disputes and Conflict

Social Justice and Equality

Social and Cultural Transformation

Distributive Justice of Resources: Disparities and Marginalization

Social Protection, Social Security and Social Responsibility

Cultural Diversity and Social Mobilization

Population: Settlement, Migration, Urbanization, Aging, Refugee, Displaced Population

Organized Crime: Cyber Crime, Trafficking, Cartelling/Monopoly, Terrorism, Corruption and Money Laundering

Food Sovereignty and Security

Economic Growth and Economic Development

Major Aspects of Economic Development: Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Tourism, Foreign Employment and Human Resource

Role of Public Sector, Private Sector and Cooperative in Economic Development

Foreign Assistance and International Co-operation

Foreign Investment: Portfolio and Direct

Technology Transfer Including Intellectual Property Rights

Trade, Market and Labour Liberalization

Economic Diplomacy

Poverty and Unemployment

Human Development

Infrastructure Development

Sustainable Development: Land, Water, Natural Resources, Carrying Capacity and Development Policy

Role of State and Non-State Actors in Development Process

Peace and Conflict Sensitive Development

Decentralization and Local Self-Governance

Citizen Engagement in Development

Partnership Development and Community Based Development

Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Development

Globalization and Development

Ecosystem

Bio-diversity and Conservation

Climate Change and Carbon Trade

Environment Degradation

Deforestation

Crisis/Disaster Management

Environment and Development

Energy Crisis and Energy Conservation

Pollution and Waste Management

1.1 Introduction and scope of public management

1.2 Various aspects of personnel management: classification of civil service, recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, motivation, career development, appraisal, retirement

1.3 Organization: concept, nature, type and organizational development

1.4 Directing, controlling, hierarchy, decision-making, leadership, coordination, delegation and devolution of authority

1.5 Evolution of public administration of Nepal, basic structure, features, efforts for reforms and challenges

1.6 Management audit (व्यवस्थापन परीक्षण)

1.7 Professionalism, discipline and code of conduct

1.8 Citizens' involvement in evaluation of public performance: Public hearing, social audit, public testing and third party evaluation

1.9 Innovative trends of public management

1.10 Use of computer, internet, social networking, IT in public service delivery; opportunities and challenges

2.1 Financial procedures (आर्थिक कार्यविधि)

2.2 Concept and principles of revenue

2.3 Concepts of public income, public expenditure and public debt

2.4 Tax system in Nepal: current structure and implementability (VAT, Income Tax, Excise, Customs, Local Taxes)

2.5 Intergovernmental financial transfer and revenue allocation

2.6 Economic policy, financial policy and monetary policy

2.7 Budget cycle: budget formulation, implementation and evaluation

3.1 Government financial transactions: record keeping, ledger posting and reporting systems

3.2 Double entry-accounting system, cash and accrual based accounting systems

3.3 Chart of Accounts, Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Revenue Management Information System (RMIS)

3.4 Public assets, store / inventory and deposit accounting

3.5 Nepal Public Sector Accounting Standards and related legal provisions on financial procedures

3.6 Public procurement management and related legal provisions on public procurement

4.1 Introduction, purpose, types, basic principles and importance of auditing

4.2 Government and corporate sector auditing standards

4.3 Provisions related to irregularities and settlement of irregularities

4.4 Audit of federal, provincial, local levels and state-owned enterprises

4.5 Legal provisions related to the Auditor General and auditing

4.6 National and international institutions related to auditing (ICAN, INTOSAI, ASOSAI)

5.1 Federal system and federalism in Nepal

5.2 Legislative interrelation among federal, provincial and local levels

5.3 Management procedures and law making process

5.4 Interrelation between the House of Representatives and the National Assembly

5.5 Interrelation among Parliament, Parliamentary Committees and Constitutional Bodies

5.6 Role of Parliamentary Officials, Parliamentary Parties and Opposition in Parliament

5.7 Role of the Secretariat of Conduction and Management Committee

5.8 Jurisdictions and policy provisions related to operation of services in federal, provincial and local levels

5.9 Code of conduct, discipline, integrity and ethics of Parliamentarians and elected representatives

Structure and Organisation of an Essay

Types of Essays: Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository, Narrative

Developing an Argument and Supporting Evidence

Introduction, Body and Conclusion Techniques

Essay Topics Related to Governance, Diplomacy and Current Affairs

Principles of Accurate and Idiomatic Translation

Translating Formal and Official English Texts into Nepali

Handling Technical and Diplomatic Terminology

Rendering Nepali Official and Administrative Texts into English

Preserving Meaning and Register in Translation

Common Challenges: False Friends, Cultural Concepts, Formal Equivalents

Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Inferring Meaning from Context

Identifying Author's Tone, Purpose and Attitude

Answering Comprehension Questions Accurately

Definition and Purpose of a Précis

Steps in Writing a Précis: Reading, Identifying, Condensing

Language and Style in Précis Writing

One-Third Length Rule and Common Pitfalls

First Person Diplomatic Note (Verbal Note in First Person)

Third Person Diplomatic Note (Note Verbale)

Joint Communiqué: Structure and Language

Press Statement and Media Release

Formal Correspondence: Letters, Aide-Mémoire, Memorandum

Style, Tone and Conventions of Diplomatic Writing

Concept, Scope and Objectives of Foreign Policy

Factors Affecting Nepal's Foreign Policy

Historical Evolution of Nepal's Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy of Nepal: Constitutional Provisions

Non-Alignment and Panchasheel

Zone of Peace Proposal

Nepal's Foreign Policy Priorities and Challenges

Nepal's Role in UN Peace Keeping Operations

Bilateral and Multilateral Diplomacy of Nepal

Nepal-India Relations

Nepal-China Relations

Nepal-USA and Other Major Powers Relations

United Nations: Origin, Structure and Functions

UN General Assembly and Security Council

UN Specialized Agencies and Nepal

International Court of Justice

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Human Rights Bodies: UNHRC and Related Mechanisms

International Humanitarian Law and Geneva Conventions

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): Origin, Objectives and Role

Nepal and NAM

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Concept and Criteria

LDC Graduation and Nepal's Status

G-77 and South-South Cooperation

SAARC: Origin, Structure, Objectives and Achievements

BIMSTEC: Structure and Nepal's Role

ASEAN and Nepal's Relations

Other Regional Bodies: ECO, SCO, BRICS and Relevance to Nepal

Concept and Importance of Economic Diplomacy

Trade Diplomacy and Export Promotion

Investment Promotion and Foreign Direct Investment

Tourism Diplomacy

Remittance Economy and Labour Diplomacy

Development Cooperation and Aid Diplomacy

Energy Diplomacy and Transit Rights

Organisation and Functions of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nepal's Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Nepal

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic and Consular Relations

Consular Services and Non-Resident Nepali Affairs

Protocol and Diplomatic Practices

Nepal-India Treaties and Agreements

Nepal-China Treaties and Agreements

Multilateral Treaties and Nepal's Commitments

Treaty Making Process and Ratification in Nepal

Concept, Nature and Functions of Diplomacy

Types of Diplomacy: Traditional, Public, Coercive, Preventive

Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Modern Diplomacy: Digital and Summit Diplomacy

Major Theories of International Relations: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism

Contemporary Global Issues: Climate Change, Terrorism, Migration, Pandemics