New Salary Scale of Nepal Government Employees From 2082/83 B.S.

The Government of Nepal has maintained the salary structure for government employees in fiscal year 2082/83 B.S. (2025/26 A.D.), with no increase in the basic pay scale compared to the previous year. The revised pay scale continues the structure implemented from Shrawan 1, 2079 B.S., while the budget for 2082/83 introduced a significant increase in the dearness allowance to address rising living costs.

Background and Context of Salary Scale in Nepal

The salary scale for Nepalese government employees was last fundamentally revised and implemented from Shrawan 1, 2079 B.S., following recommendations from the Pay Commission and approval by the Ministry of Finance. This revision had introduced a 15% increase in basic salary for civil servants across all levels, including federal, provincial, and local government employees, as well as personnel of the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, health services, parliamentary service, and teachers in community schools.

In the subsequent fiscal year 2081/82 B.S., the same salary scales continued without change. For 2082/83 B.S., the Government of Nepal, facing fiscal constraints, once again retained the existing basic salary structure instead of announcing a fresh hike. However, a major increase in dearness allowance was introduced in the federal budget presented on Jestha 15, 2082 B.S., raising this allowance from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month for all government employees.

Highlights of the New Salary Structure in Nepal (2082/83 B.S.)

1. No Basic Salary Increase

For the fourth consecutive fiscal year, government employees’ basic salaries remain unchanged from the scale implemented in 2079/80 B.S. This applies to federal, provincial, and local government employees, as well as various security and service sectors such as police, health service, and parliamentary staff.

2. Increase in Dearness Allowance

To offset inflation and high living costs, the government raised the dearness allowance component of the monthly salary from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000. This allowance is uniform across all levels and categories of government employment and directly increases monthly take-home pay.

3. Continuity of the Existing Pay Scale

The foundational pay structure, including basic salary, grade numbers, and grade rates for each post, continues to follow the scales determined in the budget of 2079/80 B.S., which provide a hierarchical framework based on position and responsibilities.

Salary Scale for Key Government Positions (2082/83 B.S.)

Below is an overview of the starting basic salaries and total pay (before allowances) for selected posts based on the continued pay scale:

Gazetted Officers

Chief Secretary (Mukhya Sachiv): Basic Salary — Rs. 77,211; with grade increments — Rs. 82,359
Secretary (Visist): Basic Salary — Rs. 73,082; Total — Rs. 76,888
Joint Secretary (Ra. P. Pratham): Basic Salary — Rs. 56,787; Total — Rs. 70,038
Second Class Officer: Basic Salary — Rs. 45,737; Total — Rs. 58,737
Third Class Officer: Basic Salary — Rs. 43,689; Total — Rs. 55,337

Non-Gazetted Officers and Other Posts

First Class Non-Gazetted Officer: Basic Salary — Rs. 34,630; Total — Rs. 46,390
Second Class Non-Gazetted: Basic Salary — Rs. 32,802; Total — Rs. 43,569
Office Assistant (Third Level): Basic Salary — Rs. 27,612; Total — Rs. 29,452
Drivers, Messengers, and Other Support Staff: Range of starting pay depending on level

*Note: The "total" figure shown for each post includes basic salary plus grade rate increments but excludes dearness allowances and other allowances, such as local or position allowances.

The salary figures above illustrate the design of the pay scale, which integrates a fixed basic salary with grade-based increments to reflect experience and hierarchical advancement.

Comparative Overview

Fiscal Year	Basic Salary Status	Dearness Allowance
2079/80 B.S.	Major salary revision; 15% increase	Rs. 2,000 per month
2081/82 B.S.	No change from 2079/80 scale	Rs. 2,000 per month
2082/83 B.S.	No change from previous scale	Increased to Rs. 5,000 per month

The shift in 2082/83 reflects policy priorities under constrained budget resources, with the government attempting to improve employee welfare through allowances rather than direct pay hike.

Implications for Government Employees

Keeping the basic salary unchanged means that gross salary growth remains limited, but the dearness allowance increase helps provide immediate financial relief. For many employees, especially those in lower pay bands, this allowance forms a significant addition to monthly earnings.

The continued application of the existing pay scale also means that future adjustments are likely to occur only through formal budget announcements or specific pay commission recommendations. Monitoring amendments in subsequent fiscal years, especially the upcoming 2083/84 B.S. budget, will be essential for up-to-date salary information.

Salary Scale in Nepal 2082/83 B.S

Below is a detailed salary table for Nepal Government Employees for Fiscal Year 2082/83 B.S., organized by major service categories such as civil servants, security forces (army and police), and teachers in community schools. These figures represent the basic salary scale and total (basic + grade increments) before allowances like dearness allowance (which is Rs. 5,000/month for 2082/83 B.S.) and other allowances like local or position allowances.

1. Civil Servants (Gazetted & Non-Gazetted)

Position / Category	Basic Salary (Rs.)	Grade Count	Grade Rate (Rs.)	Total Salary (Rs.)
Gazetted Officers
Chief Secretary	77,211	2	2,574	82,359
Special Class Officer / Secretary	73,082	2	2,403	76,888
Secretary (Non-grade)	60,490	—	—	60,490
First Class Officer	56,787	7	1,893	70,038
Second Class Officer	45,737	8	1,625	58,737
Third Class Officer	43,689	8	1,456	55,337
Non-Gazetted Officers
First Class Non-Gazetted (Technical)	37,743	—	—	37,743
First Class Non-Gazetted	34,630	10	1,945	46,390
Second Class Non-Gazetted (Technical)	34,006	—	—	34,006
Second Class Non-Gazetted	32,802	10	1,207	43,569
Third Class Non-Gazetted	27,612	7	320	34,052
Fourth Class Non-Gazetted	26,052	6	269	33,169
Note: Figures do not include allowances such as dearness allowance, local allowance, or other benefits.

2. Security Forces (Army, Police, APF)

The salary structure in the Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force broadly follows the government-wide civil service pay scale. Senior ranks such as officer grades align with similar posts in civil services, while lower ranks correspond to non-gazetted levels. Although complete rank-wise tables specific to each force are not published separately, the pay structure corresponds to the following categories:

Security Force Rank Equivalent	Approx. Basic + Grades (Rs.)
Senior Officer (Equivalent to First Class Officer)	~ Rs. 70,000+
Mid-Level Officer (Equivalent to Second Class Officer)	~ Rs. 55,000–60,000
Junior Officer (Equivalent to Third Class Officer)	~ Rs. 50,000–55,000
Non-Commissioned / Technical / Enlisted	~ Rs. 30,000–45,000

Note: Allowances such as field duty pay, uniform allowances, risk allowances, and dearness allowance (Rs. 5,000/month) are added separately according to the service regulations of each force.

3. Community School Teachers (Government / Nepal Government-Funded)

The salary structure for community school teachers is tied to class levels and educational qualifications. These are basic + grade increments figures, before additional allowances.

Secondary Level

Teacher Class	Basic Salary (Rs.)	Grade Count	Grade Rate (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
First Class Secondary	56,787	6	1,893	68,145
Second Class Secondary	48,737	8	1,625	61,737
Third Class Secondary	43,689	8	1,456	55,337

Lower Secondary Level

Teacher Class	Basic Salary (Rs.)	Grade Count	Grade Rate (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
First Class Lower Secondary	45,862	8	1,529	58,094
Second Class Lower Secondary	43,389	8	1,456	55,337
Third Class Lower Secondary	34,730	8	1,158	43,994

Primary Level

Teacher Class / Qualification	Basic Salary (Rs.)	Grade Count	Grade Rate (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
First Class (S.L.C pass)	43,689	8	1,456	55,337
Second Class (S.L.C pass)	34,730	8	1,158	43,994
Third Class (S.L.C pass)	32,902	6	1,097	39,484
Two subjects S.L.C non-passed	27,612	6	920	33,132
More than two subjects non-passed	26,082	6	869	31,296

4. Provincial & Local Government Officials

Provincial and local government officials follow the same overall salary scale as federal civil servants. Salaries stayed unchanged in 2082/83 compared to previous years, but dearness allowance increased.

Position / Level	Approx. Total Salary (Basic + Grades)
Chief Local Official / Section Officer	~ Rs. 55,000–70,000+
Administrative Staff – Mid Level	~ Rs. 40,000–55,000
Support Staff / Lower Level	~ Rs. 30,000–40,000

Allowance & Pay Notes (2082/83 B.S.)

Dearness Allowance

The dearness allowance for all government employees was increased to Rs. 5,000 per month in the 2082/83 B.S. budget.

Other Allowances

Additional allowances—such as local allowances, field duty pay (for police/army), and position-specific allowances—are paid according to government rules and are not included in the above base salary tables.