TSC Lower Secondary Third Grade Vacancy – Posts – Eligibility And Application Process

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) – Shikshak Sewa Aayog – has officially published a new vacancy advertisement for Lower Secondary Level (Nimnamadhamik Tah), Third Grade (Tritiya Shreni) Teacher Positions through an Open and Inclusive Competitive Examination (Khula Tatha Samaveshi Pratiyogitaatmak Pariksha).

This notice was published on 2082/12/24 (Nepali Calendar) and covers 679 Permanent Posts across all 7 Provinces Of Nepal.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum prescribed qualifications are encouraged to apply for this available posts.

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This page covers Everything You Need, Subject-Wise Post Count, Province Distribution, Eligibility, Application Fee, How To Apply at online.tsc.gov.np, Required Documents and Important Dates.

TSC Lower Secondary Vacancy – Quick Overview

Publishing Authority

Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Nepal – Shikshak Sewa Aayog

Vacancy Level

Lower Secondary (Nimnamadhamik Tah)

Grade / Class

Third Grade, Third Class (Tritiya Shreni)

Total No Of Vacancy

679 Nos.

Exam Type

Open And Inclusive Competitive Exam (Khula Tatha Samaveshi Pratiyogitaatmak Pariksha)

Notice Published

2082/12/24 (Nepali Calendar)

Application Deadline (Regular)

2083/01/23 (Nepali Calendar)

Application Deadline (Double Fee)

2083/01/30 (Nepali Calendar)

Application Fee

NRs. 900 (General) And NRs. 500 Extra For Reserved Groups

Written Exam Date (General)

2083/02/23, Saturday, 1:00 PM

Apply Online At

online.tsc.gov.np

Official Source

tsc.gov.np

TSC Lower Secondary Third Grade Vacancy Official Notice

Subject Wise Total Post Count

The vacancy covers 8 Subjects at Lower Secondary level. Math has the highest number of posts, making it the most competitive and sought-after subject. Here is the complete breakdown.

S.N.

Subject

Total Posts

Remark

Nepali

Permanent

English

Permanent

Math

Permanent

Science

Permanent

Social Studies

Permanent

Math-Science

Permanent

Sanskrit Grammar

Permanent

Sanskrit Language

Permanent

Grand Total – All Subjects

Note: The total of 679 posts is distributed across all 7 provinces. The subject-wise totals above are the national aggregate. For subject-specific posts in your province, refer to the province-wise table below.

Province Wise Post Distribution

The following table shows how the 679 posts are distributed across Nepal’s 7 provinces by subject. This helps you identify which subjects have more openings in your target province.

Province

Nepali

English

Math

Science

Social

Math-Science

Sanskrit Grammar

Sanskrit Language

Koshi

–

–

Madhesh

–

–

Bagmati

–

–

Gandaki

Lumbini

–

–

Karnali

–

–

Sudurpashchim

–

–

Total

Note: For Individual Post details and Further Information – kindly refer to the Official Notice Published Above.

Exam Type And Process

Exam Component

Details

Written Exam

General (Saamaanya) + Subject-Specific (Bishayagat)

Interview

After Passing Written Exam

Exam Language

Nepali For Language Subjects – Nepali Or English For Others

Exam Medium

Black Pen Mandatory – Correction Pen/Fluid Not Allowed

Calculator / Materials

Only What Is Officially Permitted Per Subject

Exam Centers

Written exam centers are set for the following districts as per province.

Koshi Province – Morang district

Madhesh Province – Dhanusha district

Bagmati Province – Makwanpur district

Gandaki Province – Kaski district

Lumbini Province – Dang district

Karnali Province – Surkhet district

Sudurpashchim Province – Kailali district

Note: If applicant numbers in a district are too high or too low, TSC reserves the right to add or change exam centers. Final confirmed exam center details will be published separately at tsc.gov.np before the exam date.

Application Fee

Category

General Fee

NRs. 700 (Nine Hundred Rupees)

Each Reserved / Inclusive Group (Samaveshi Samuha)

NRs. 500 Additional Per Group Applied Under

Note: Fee must be paid via the TSC Online Application System. After submitting the form online, generate a Bank Voucher From the system and pay at Rastriya Banijya Bank or Nepal Bank Limited within the deadline.

TSC Important Dates And Deadlines

Event

Nepali Date

Approx. English Date

Remarks

Notice Published

2082/12/24

Approx. April 2026

Published On Revenue Information System (RIS) – Voucher To Be Printed And Fee Deposited At Bank By Next Banking Day (2082/12/24)

Application Start Date

2082/12/24

Approx. April 2026

Same As Notice Date – Fee Must Be Deposited Into Bank By Next Banking Day (2082/12/24)

Regular Fee Deadline

2083/01/23 (By 11

59 PM Via RIS)

Approx. May 2026

Voucher Generated Online; Bank Deposit By Next Banking Day (2083/01/24)

Double Fee Deadline

2083/01/30 (By 11

59 PM Via RIS)

Approx. May 2026

Late Submission With Double Fee – Bank Deposit By Next Banking Day (2083/01/31). Applications After This Date Are Automatically Rejected.

Written Exam – General

2083/02/23 Saturday At 1

00 PM

Approx. June 2026

Confirm At tsc.gov.np National Public Holidays On 2083/01/22 Or 2083/01/29 May Allow A One-Day Office Extension.

Written Exam – Subject-Wise

After General Exam

To Be Announced (TBA)

Check Official Site tsc.gov.np For Schedule

Interview

After Subject Exam Result

To Be Announced (TBA)

Announced Separately After Subject-Wise Exam Results Are Published

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

To apply for Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Lower Secondary Third Grade Vacancy, you must meet ALL of the following conditions.

Citizenship

Must be a Nepali Citizen (Nepali Nagarik).

No Disqualification Under TSC Rules

Must not be disqualified under Teachers Service Commission Regulations (TSC Niyamawali) 2079, Rule 10.

Educational Qualification – Minimum Academic

Must have passed the Secondary Education Examination (Class 12 / SLC equivalent) or equivalent from a recognized institution in the relevant subject.

Must have completed at least 10 months of teacher training in the teaching subject after passing Class 12.

If an applicant has passed Class 12 education exam from the Education Faculty or School of Education – that counts as meeting the training condition.

Social Studies Subject

It includes Economics, History, Rural Development, Geography, Civics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Population Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Culture, Social Science, Anthropology – any of these fields qualifies.

Math-Science Subject

Must have passed both Math and Science with at least 200 marks (or 8 Credit Hours equivalent each) at Class 12 level – both subjects must be cleared, not just one.

Teaching License

Must hold a valid Permanent Teaching License (Sthayi Adhyapan Anumatipatra) issued by TSC for Lower Secondary level.

Age Limit

Minimum Age

18 years completed by the application deadline date.

Maximum Age

40 years not exceeded as of the application deadline date.

Note: Permanent In-Service Teachers (Bahalwala Sthayi Shikshak) are exempt from the upper age limit.

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Online Application Guide

All Applications must be submitted Online through the Official TSC Application Portal. No Physical/Paper Applications Are Accepted. Follow the steps below exactly as shown.

TSC Online Application Guide

Required Documents Checklist

Upload all in JPEG/JPG format, max 200 KB per image.

Nepali Citizenship Certificate (both sides if required).

Recent passport-size photograph.

Signature sample.

Academic transcript – Class 11 & 12 (with subject code and grade/marks clearly visible).

Teacher Training certificate (10 months minimum).

Permanent Teaching License (Sthayi Adhyapan Anumatipatra).

Equivalence certificate (for foreign institution qualifications only).

Important: Any false information in the application or any missing/incorrect document – will result in automatic rejection of your application. You are personally responsible for all submitted details.

Additional Documents For Inclusive Groups (Samaveshi Ummedwarharu Ko Lagi Thap Kagajat)

Candidates applying under reserved/inclusive categories must submit the following group-specific certificates.

Adivasi / Janajati

Certificate from Nepal Adivasi Janajati Utthan Rashtriya Pratisthan (pursuant to the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2058) confirming your caste is listed – certified up to District Officer level.

Tarai – Madheshi

Government of Nepal Rajpatra (Gazette) confirming your Tarai-Madheshi Community, plus local government head recommendation and District Officer certification.

Dalit

Certificate from National Dalit Commission listing your caste, verified by District Officer.

Person With Disability (Apangata)

Disability Identity Card from Social Welfare Council or local government-issued disability classification certificate.

Backward Region (Pichadiyeko Kshetra)

Permanent Residence Citizenship From – Achham, Kalikot, Jajarkot, Jumla, Dolpa, Bajhang, Bajura, Mugu or Humla districts – plus local government proof of permanent residence at time of application.

Additional Important Rules

This advertisement is valid in all provinces – it covers all 7 provinces simultaneously.

The written exam is held on the same date and time across all provinces – you can only sit in ONE province for ONE subject.

If you cannot submit through the online system, you (the candidate) are personally responsible – no appeal accepted.

Open competition and inclusive group candidates are notified separately.

For Inclusive Group Candidates: you can only apply as one community (not multiple), EXCEPT for women – the women’s provision is additional and separate.

Exam Medium: Language subjects are in their respective language, all other subjects may use Nepali or English.

Double-fee extension does NOT affect age, educational qualification or training calculation.

Those who received training exclusively from a foreign institution without equivalent qualification assessment are NOT eligible.

Curriculum/syllabus and sample question papers are available at tsc.gov.np/download

Where To Apply For TSC Lower Secondary Third Grade Vacancy 2082?

Only online at the official portal online.tsc.gov.np – no physical/paper applications accepted.

What Is The Application Fee (Darkhast Dastur Kati Cha)?

NRs. 900 for general candidates. Reserved/Inclusive group applicants pay an additional NRs. 500 per group they apply under.

Can I Apply Without Teacher Training (Talim Nabhai Darkhast Dina Milcha)?

No. You must have completed at least 10 Months of Teacher Training in the relevant subject. However, if you have passed Class 12 from the Education Faculty or School of Education, this is treated as equivalent to training.

When Is The Exam (Pariksha Kahile Huncha)?

The General Written Exam (Saamaanya Likhit Pariksha) is scheduled for 2083/02/23, Saturday, 1:00 PM. Subject-specific exam (Bishayagat) date will be announced after the general exam result.

Can Permanent In-Service Teachers Also Apply (Sthayi Shikshakle Pani Darkhast Dina Paunchhan)?

In-service permanent teachers (Bahalwala Sthayi Shikshak) are exempt from the upper age limit of 40 years and can apply. However, they must still meet all other eligibility requirements.

How Many Subjects Can One Candidate Apply For (Euta Ummedwarle Kati Bishayama Darkhast Dina Paunchha)?

Only one subject per advertisement. You cannot apply for multiple subjects under the same vacancy notice.

Can I Apply For Math-Science (Ganitvigyan) Without 200 Marks In Both Math And Science?

No. For Ganitvigyan (Math-Science), you must have passed both math and science with at least 200 full marks or 5 credit hours each at class 12. Passing only one subject does not qualify.

A Note To All Candidates

We extend our heartfelt best wishes to all candidates appearing in the TSC examination. Your dedication to the noble profession of teaching reflects a deep commitment to the Future of Education in Nepal. Prepare diligently, stay focused and approach each stage of the selection process with confidence.

Heartfelt Best Wishes For Success To All Candidates!