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Secretary Salary in Nepal (Sachiv Pay 2026)
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Secretary (Sachiv) salary in Nepal is NPR 90,000-110,000/month. Full pay scale, allowances and career path for Special Class officers.
Minimum
NPR 90,000
Average
NPR 1,00,000
Maximum
NPR 1,10,000
NPR 90,000NPR 1,10,000
Typical monthly salary range month in Nepal, 2026.
Median
NPR 99,000
Demand
Very Low (rare posts)
Outlook
Stable
Sector
Government
Salary by experience level
Entry
NPR 90,000
per month
Mid
NPR 1,00,000
per month
Senior
NPR 1,10,000
per month
Education
Bachelor's
Qualification
Master's; specialized policy training
Working hours
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM+ (Sun-Fri)
Experience required
20+
Top locations
Kathmandu (Singha Durbar)
Top employers
Council of Ministers; Federal Ministries
Key skills
- •Top-level policy
- •Cabinet liaison
- •Strategic planning
- •Public finance
Perks & benefits
- •Vehicle
- •House
- •Foreign trip per diem
- •Pension
Tax bracket: 36% slab
How to become a Secretary (Sachiv)
Promoted from Joint Secretary based on seniority and Cabinet recommendation.
Certifications: Senior management training
How to earn more
Promotion to Chief Secretary or Constitutional body chief.
Career growth path
Chief Secretary; Ambassador; Constitutional Commissioner
Pros
- ✓Top bureaucratic post
- ✓Major influence
- ✓Vehicle
- ✓Foreign trips
Cons
- ×Political churn
- ×High visibility
- ×Stress
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of a Secretary in Nepal?+
Basic salary is NPR 90,000+ per month with vehicle, residence and foreign tour per diem.
How to become Secretary in Nepal?+
Get promoted from Joint Secretary; appointment is made by Cabinet on recommendation of the Chief Secretary.
How many Secretaries are there in Nepal?+
There are around 30-35 Secretary-level posts across federal ministries and constitutional bodies in Nepal.
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