Ramesh has worked as a Section Officer at a district administration office in Chitwan for eleven years. His rent went up. School fees went up. Dal bhat at the canteen went up. His basic salary had not moved since 2079 BS.
He is one of over 6 lakh civil servants, teachers, police, and army personnel across Nepal who spent four years watching costs rise while the pay stub stayed flat.
The FY 2083/84 budget changed that. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a 10% rise in the starting salary scale plus a 10% monthly incentive allowance on the new salary scale, effective from Shrawan 1, 2083. The gross monthly totals below are based on the budget announcement. Official gazette-notified basic salary tables will follow in Shrawan 2083.
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About the salary figures on this page
The FY 2083/84 budget announced a 10% increase in the starting scale and a 10% monthly incentive allowance on the new scale. The gross monthly totals below are budget-announced estimates (new basic + 10% incentive + Rs 5,000 dearness allowance). The official grade-wise basic salary schedule will be formally notified in the Nepal Gazette (Rajapatra) from Shrawan 1, 2083. Verify from rajapatra.gov.np before using for payroll or official purposes.
10% + 10%
Starting-scale increase plus monthly incentive announced in FY 2083/84
Rs 38,409
Minimum gross monthly estimate (Office Assistant) from FY 2083/84 budget
Rs 5,000
Monthly dearness allowance (mahangai bhatta) paid to all ranks
10%
EPF deduction from employee's basic salary (government adds another 10%)
What Changed in FY 2083/84: The Four-Year Salary Story
The Civil Service Act requires the government to revise salaries every two years. Here is what actually happened:
FY 2079/80
15% salary increase announced by Finance Minister Janardan Sharma. Last major revision before 2083/84. All ranks across civil service, army, police, and teachers received the increase from Shrawan 2079.
FY 2080/81 and 2081/82
No basic salary increase for two consecutive years despite the legal two-year requirement. Government cited fiscal pressure. A formal Salary and Allowance Review Committee was established, chaired by Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal.
FY 2082/83
No basic salary increase again. However, Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel increased the monthly dearness allowance from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 as partial relief. The Review Committee recommended a minimum salary of Rs 35,000 and Chief Secretary salary of Rs 1,22,500.
FY 2083/84
10% starting-scale increase plus 10% incentive allowance announced by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle. News summaries describe this as roughly 21% in total remuneration. Effective Shrawan 1, 2083, subject to the official salary schedule.
Why people are saying about 21%
The budget formula is not a direct 21% basic-salary raise. It is 10% added to the starting scale, then a 10% monthly incentive on the new scale. For example, Chief Secretary basic Rs 77,299 becomes Rs 84,321; adding incentive Rs 8,443 and Rs 5,000 dearness allowance gives Rs 98,425 gross before deductions. The combined effect works out to roughly 21% in total remuneration depending on post and grade count.
Civil Servant (Nijamati Karmachari) Salary Scale 2083/84
Nepal's civil service has two tiers: Gazetted officers (Rajpatra Ankita) and Non-Gazetted staff (Rajpatra Anankita). Gazetted officers run from Special Class (Chief Secretary) down to Third Class (Section Officer level). Non-Gazetted staff run from First Class (Nayab Subba) down to Fourth Class (Office Helpers).
Gazetted Officers
Rajpatra Ankita: Special Class to Third Class
| Post / Class | Estimated Gross Monthly Total (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Special Class | |
| Chief Secretary (Mukhya Sachib)Highest civil service position. Basic Rs 84,321 + Rs 8,443 incentive + Rs 5,000 dearness allowance. | Rs 98,425 |
| Gazetted First Class | |
| Secretary (Sachib)Ministry / Department head. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 92,219 |
| Joint Secretary (Saha Sachib)Senior director level. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 73,712 |
| Gazetted Second Class | |
| Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary (Upa Sachib)Senior officer. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 63,709 |
| Gazetted Third Class | |
| Section Officer / Officer (Sakha Adhikrit)Entry gazetted officer. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 57,662 |
Non-Gazetted Staff
Rajpatra Anankita: First Class to Fourth Class
| Post / Class | Estimated Gross Monthly Total (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Non-Gazetted First Class | |
| Nayab Subba (NaSu)Senior administrative support officer. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 47,023 |
| Non-Gazetted Second Class | |
| KharidarMost common entry point via Lok Sewa. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 44,530 |
| Non-Gazetted Third Class | |
| Assistant / Office Assistant (Sahayak)Administrative support. Budget estimate before deductions. | Rs 38,409 |
| Non-Gazetted Fourth Class | |
| Office Helper / Peon (Kaaryalaya Sewak)Official Gazette figure pending; not listed in the attached table. | Pending Gazette |
Gross total vs basic salary: The numbers above are budget-announced gross monthly estimates from the FY 2083/84 budget announcement. They include new basic salary, 10% incentive allowance, and Rs 5,000 dearness allowance. Take-home will be lower after EPF (10% of basic), pension (6% if recruited after 2076 BS), insurance, and income tax deductions.
Nepal Army Salary Scale 2083/84
Nepal Army ko Salary civil service bhanda farak structure follow garchha, तर the 10% starting-scale increase and 10% incentive announcement are expected to apply to security personnel as well. Army salaries are set under the Nepal Army Act and formally notified through the Ministry of Defense, so the figures below remain planning estimates until the official schedule is published.
Nepal Army
Sena Rank-wise Planning Estimate 2083/84
| Rank (Pad) | Estimated Monthly Salary (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Senior Officers (Adhikrit) | |
| General (Janaraal)Commander in Chief of Nepal Army | Rs 90,000 to 95,000 |
| Lieutenant General (Sahayak Janaraal)Second highest army rank | Rs 81,000 to 85,000 |
| Major General (Padal Sena Naayak) | Rs 73,000 to 77,000 |
| Brigadier General (Sena Naayak) | Rs 65,000 to 70,000 |
| Colonel (Kernal) | Rs 56,000 to 60,000 |
| Lieutenant Colonel (Upa Kernal) | Rs 50,000 to 54,000 |
| Major (Meja) | Rs 44,000 to 48,000 |
| Captain (Kaptan) | Rs 41,000 to 44,000 |
| Lieutenant (Letenant)Entry commissioned officer | Rs 40,000 to 42,000 |
| Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) | |
| Warrant Officer / Subedaar Major | Rs 42,000 to 46,000 |
| Subedaar | Rs 40,000 to 43,000 |
| Hawaldar Major | Rs 40,000 to 42,000 |
| Other Ranks (Non-Commissioned) | |
| Hawaldar (Sergeant) | Rs 40,000 |
| Lance Corporal / Naik | Rs 40,000 |
| Private / Jaawaan (Sainik)Entry enlisted rank | Rs 40,000 |
Army extra allowances: Nepal Army personnel receive additional allowances that civil servants do not: ration allowance (khajaa bhatta), uniform allowance, UN mission allowance (very significant for those on UN peacekeeping deployments), and remote area allowance for border postings. These are separate from basic salary.
Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF) Salary Scale 2083/84
Nepal Police and APF follow the same rank-based structure. Their basic salary scale is set under the Nepal Police Act and APF Act respectively and notified through the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Nepal Police / APF
Prahari / Sashastra Prahari Rank-wise Planning Estimate 2083/84
| Rank (Pad) | Estimated Monthly Salary (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Senior Officers | |
| Inspector General of Police (Mahanirikshak)Chief of Nepal Police / APF | Rs 76,000 to 80,000 |
| Additional Inspector General (Ati Mahanirikshak) | Rs 68,000 to 72,000 |
| Deputy Inspector General (Upa Mahanirikshak)DIG level | Rs 62,000 to 66,000 |
| Senior Superintendent of Police (Srestha Prahari Nayab Mahanirikshak)SSP level | Rs 54,000 to 58,000 |
| Superintendent of Police (Prahari Nayab Mahanirikshak)SP level | Rs 48,000 to 52,000 |
| Gazetted Officers | |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (Prahari Nayab Uttarinikshak)DSP level | Rs 43,000 to 47,000 |
| Inspector (Prahari Nireekshak)Entry gazetted officer. 3 year training at NAPO. | Rs 38,000 to 41,000 |
| Non-Gazetted | |
| Sub Inspector (Prahari Upa Nireekshak)SI level | Rs 35,000 to 38,000 |
| Assistant Sub Inspector (Prahari Sahayak Upa Nireekshak)ASI level | Rs 32,000 to 35,000 |
| Head Constable (Prahari Jyestha) | Rs 30,000 to 33,000 |
| Constable (Prahari)Entry enlisted rank | Rs 40,000 |
Police and APF extra allowances: Police personnel receive uniform allowance, ration allowance, risk allowance (Jokhim bhatta) for operational duties, and separate allowances for UN mission deployments. These significantly increase the effective total compensation above basic salary.
Community School Teacher (Sarkari Shikshak) Salary Scale 2083/84
Nepal ko community school teachers haru Teaching Service Commission (TSC) under ko scale follow garchhan. The budget-announced 10% starting-scale increase and 10% incentive are expected to apply to teachers as well. Teacher salary is based on qualification level and years of service, and exact figures should be checked after the official schedule is published.
Community School Teachers (TSC)
Shikshak Salary Scale 2083/84
| Teaching Level and Category | Estimated Monthly Salary (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Secondary Level (Madhyamik Taha) | |
| Secondary Teacher, First ClassBachelor's + teaching license. Grades 9-12. | Rs 39,000 to 42,000 |
| Secondary Teacher, Second Class | Rs 36,000 to 39,000 |
| Lower Secondary Level (Nimamadh. Taha) | |
| Lower Secondary Teacher, First ClassPCL + license. Grades 6-8. | Rs 34,000 to 37,000 |
| Lower Secondary Teacher, Second Class | Rs 31,000 to 34,000 |
| Primary Level (Prathamik Taha) | |
| Primary Teacher, First ClassSLC + training. Grades 1-5. | Rs 28,000 to 31,000 |
| Primary Teacher, Second Class | Rs 26,000 to 28,000 |
| Relief Teacher (Rahat Shikshak) | |
| Relief TeacherFlat rate, not on TSC scale. Varies by school. | Rs 15,000 to 18,000 (confirm from MoEST) |
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Allowances (Bhatta): Added on Top of Basic Salary
| Allowance | Amount / Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (Mahangai Bhatta)Flat amount for all ranks | Rs 5,000 / month |
| Dashain Expense (Dashain Kharcha)Once a year before Dashain | One month's starting basic salary |
| Grade Increment (Grade Thapne)Added per year of service completed | Grade rate x number of grades earned |
| Remote Area Allowance (Bidrit Kshetra Bhatta)For postings in remote or difficult districts | Varies by remote category (A, B, C, D) |
| Position Allowance (Pad Bhatta)For specific roles with extra responsibility | Varies by role and gazette notification |
| Medical AllowanceSmall flat amount | Confirm from gazette by post level |
Deductions (Kattine Rakam): What Comes Out Before Pay Day
| Deduction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Employee Provident Fund (EPF / Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh)Government matches with another 10% | 10% of basic salary |
| Pension ContributionOnly for employees recruited after Shrawan 1, 2076 | 6% of basic salary |
| Term Life Insurance PremiumGovernment group insurance | Rs 400 to 800 per month depending on rank |
| Citizen Investment Trust (CIT / Nagarik Lagani Kosh)Optional. Reduces taxable income. | Employee-chosen amount |
| Income Tax (TDS / Aayakar)Deducted at source monthly. Progressive slab rates. | 1% social security + slab rate on taxable income |
Take-Home Salary Calculation: The Exact Formula
Salary kasari calculate garnu? Here is the formula and two examples.
The salary formula (sab government employees ko lagi same)
Gross = Basic + (Grade Rate × Grades Earned) + Dearness Allowance + Other Allowances
Take-Home = Gross - EPF (10% of basic) - Pension (6% of basic if post-2076) - Insurance - Income Tax
Take-Home = Gross - EPF (10% of basic) - Pension (6% of basic if post-2076) - Insurance - Income Tax
Example 1: Kharidar, Starting Scale, Post-2076 Recruit | FY 2083/84
+ Estimated New Basic Salary Rs 36,191
+ Grade Amount (0 at start) Rs 0
+ 10% Incentive Allowance Rs 3,619
+ Dearness Allowance Rs 5,000
+ Other allowances (approx) Rs 500 to 1,000
- EPF (10% of 36,191) Rs 3,619
- Pension (6% of 36,191, post-2076) Rs 2,171
- Insurance premium Rs 400 to 600
- Income Tax (TDS, approx) Rs 0 to 500
Take-Home estimate Rs 38,000 to Rs 40,000
Example 2: Section Officer (Sakha Adhikrit), 5 Years Service | FY 2083/84
+ Estimated New Basic Salary Rs 48,057
+ Grade Amount (5 grades, approx rate) Confirm from Gazette
+ 10% Incentive Allowance Rs 4,805
+ Dearness Allowance Rs 5,000
+ Other allowances Rs 500 to 2,000
- EPF (10% of 48,057) Rs 4,806
- Pension (6% of 48,057, if post-2076) Rs 2,883
- Insurance premium Rs 600 to 800
- Income Tax (TDS, approx) Rs 1,500 to 3,000
Take-Home estimate Rs 49,000 to Rs 52,000
These are planning estimates. Your actual take-home depends on your specific grade count, posting allowances, pension scheme (pre or post 2076 recruitment), CIT contributions, and annual tax calculation. Your payroll office will have the exact figures after the official gazette notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
2083/84 ko salary kab bata laagu huncha? +
The revised salary scale is effective from Shrawan 1, 2083 (mid-July 2026), the start of fiscal year 2083/84. Government employees receive the revised salary from the first Shrawan paycheck. The increase is not retrospective, meaning no arrears for months before Shrawan 1 unless the gazette specifically provides for it.
Grade increment kasari thapincha every year? +
Each completed year of service earns one grade increment. Grade amount = Grade Rate (set per post class in gazette) x Number of grades earned. For example, if your grade rate is Rs 600 and you have completed 8 years, your grade amount is Rs 4,800 per month added to your basic. This accumulates throughout your career independently of promotional increases or periodic budget revisions.
EPF ma jamma rakam kasari paucincha? +
Your EPF balance (your 10% + government's matching 10% over your full career, plus interest) is paid on retirement, resignation, or reaching retirement age. Partial withdrawal is allowed for specific reasons including house construction, medical emergency, and education. The Employees' Provident Fund office manages all withdrawals. Contact the EPF office (koshanepal.gov.np) for your balance and withdrawal process.
Province ra local level employees lai pani yahi scale laagu huncha? +
Provincial government employees generally follow the same federal scale or a provincial scale that mirrors the federal structure. Local level employees (municipality and rural municipality staff) follow either the federal scale or a locally-set scale depending on the local government's revenue capacity. The FY 2083/84 central announcement applies directly to federal employees. Provincial and local employees' revision follows their respective notifications, which typically track the federal revision.
Official salary figures kahan hernu parcha? +
The official, legally binding salary scale for every rank is published in the Nepal Gazette (Rajapatra). Access it at rajapatra.gov.np or lawcommission.gov.np. The salary notification is published as a Special Issue of the Gazette after the budget is approved. This is the only legally authoritative source. Always verify from the gazette before making any financial decisions based on salary figures.
What the Numbers Mean in Practice
Ramesh's Section Officer gross total from Shrawan 2083 forward is estimated at Rs 57,662 before deductions based on the FY 2083/84 budget announcement. His final in-hand amount depends on grade count, EPF, pension contribution, tax, insurance, and posting allowances.
It does not fully compensate for four years of inflation. But it is the largest single-budget salary increase since 2079/80 and comes with the institutional benefits that make government service genuinely valuable: the EPF match, the Dashain bonus equal to one month's basic, and the pension after retirement.
The official gazette-notified basic salary schedule will be published from Shrawan 1, 2083. Check rajapatra.gov.np for the official notification. Gross monthly totals on this page are budget-based estimates; basic salary figures will be updated once the gazette is out.
FY 2083/84 Salary Quick Reference
Budget announcement: 10% starting-scale increase plus 10% incentive on the new scale
Budget-estimated civil-service gross range: Rs 38,409 (Office Assistant) to Rs 98,425 (Chief Secretary)
Effective from: Shrawan 1, 2083 (July 17, 2026)
Dearness allowance: Rs 5,000 per month (retained from 2082/83)
EPF deduction: 10% of basic (government adds 10% matching)
Pension: 6% of basic (only for employees recruited after 2076 BS)
Dashain bonus: One month's starting basic salary paid before Dashain
Official gazette: rajapatra.gov.np
Budget-estimated civil-service gross range: Rs 38,409 (Office Assistant) to Rs 98,425 (Chief Secretary)
Effective from: Shrawan 1, 2083 (July 17, 2026)
Dearness allowance: Rs 5,000 per month (retained from 2082/83)
EPF deduction: 10% of basic (government adds 10% matching)
Pension: 6% of basic (only for employees recruited after 2076 BS)
Dashain bonus: One month's starting basic salary paid before Dashain
Official gazette: rajapatra.gov.np
Download Nepal Government Salary Scale 2083/84 PDF
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Nepal Government Salary Scale 2083/84 PDF
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Note: Gross monthly totals for civil service posts are budget-based estimates from the FY 2083/84 announcement (new basic + 10% incentive + Rs 5,000 dearness allowance), before deductions. The Government of Nepal will publish exact rank-wise basic salary in the Nepal Gazette after Shrawan 1, 2083. Always verify from rajapatra.gov.np or your payroll office for official payroll or financial planning purposes.