MP Prakash Jwala criticizes proposal to limit public service exam attempts

KATHMANDU: Prakash Jwala, a Member of Parliament from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist), has expressed strong opposition to the proposed law that would limit individuals to only six attempts to take the civil service exam.

Speaking during the House of Representatives session on Monday, Jwala argued that such a restriction would violate the spirit of the constitution and undermine the fundamental rights of citizens.

The proposal is part of a bill currently under discussion in the Parliament’s State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.

The bill, which addresses the establishment, operation, and conditions of federal civil services, aims to impose a cap on the number of attempts an individual can make for the public service exam.

Jwala emphasized that limiting the number of attempts without providing alternative employment opportunities would deprive citizens of their right to compete for government jobs.

He argued that citizens should have the right to take the civil service exam as long as they meet the age requirements.

Jwala further suggested that there should be a wider debate on the number of terms political leaders, including the President, Prime Minister, and other ministers, can hold, and whether such restrictions should apply to political positions as well.

This statement has sparked a wider debate about balancing public service competition with citizens’ rights to access government employment opportunities.