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Joint Secretary Salary in Nepal (Sah-Sachiv Pay 2026)
सह-सचिव
Joint Secretary salary in Nepal ranges NPR 75,000-90,000/month plus vehicle, fuel and allowances. Full pay scale and promotion guide.
Minimum
NPR 75,000
Average
NPR 82,500
Maximum
NPR 90,000
NPR 75,000NPR 90,000
Typical monthly salary range month in Nepal, 2026.
Median
NPR 82,000
Demand
Low (limited posts)
Outlook
Stable
Sector
Government
Salary by experience level
Entry
NPR 75,000
per month
Mid
NPR 82,000
per month
Senior
NPR 90,000
per month
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Qualification
Master's; specialized training
Working hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM+ (Sun-Fri)
Experience required
12-15
Top locations
Kathmandu; Provincial capitals
Top employers
Federal ministries; Constitutional bodies; Major public enterprises
Key skills
- •Policy formulation
- •Strategic leadership
- •Inter-ministerial coordination
- •Budgeting
Perks & benefits
- •Govt vehicle
- •Driver
- •Fuel
- •House
- •Medical
Tax bracket: 30-36% slab
How to become a Joint Secretary (Sah-Sachiv)
Pass Joint Secretary promotion exam after serving as Under Secretary; selected by Cabinet recommendation.
Certifications: Senior leadership training
How to earn more
Demonstrated policy work; serve as Secretary of important departments; international assignments.
Career growth path
Secretary -> Chief Secretary
Pros
- ✓Senior decision making
- ✓Vehicle
- ✓Foreign trips
- ✓Pension
Cons
- ×High accountability
- ×Political pressure
- ×Long hours during budget
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of Joint Secretary in Nepal?+
Basic salary is NPR 75,000-90,000 per month with vehicle, driver, fuel and other allowances.
How many years to become Joint Secretary?+
Typically 12-15 years of service in civil service, after passing the promotion exam from Under Secretary.
Is Joint Secretary a Special Class officer?+
Joint Secretary is Gazetted First Class (Rajpatrankit Pratham Shreni), one rank below Secretary which is Special Class.
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