Monthly salary breakdown for a new Health service Health officer – 6th level
| Basic salary (तलब) | Rs 48,058 |
| Incentive allowance (10% of scale) | Rs 4,806 |
| Dearness allowance (महँगी भत्ता) | Rs 5,000 |
| Gross monthly pay | Rs 57,864 |
|---|---|
| Provident fund – employee 10% (सञ्चय कोष) | − Rs 4,806 |
| Pension fund – employee 6% (योगदानमा आधारित निवृत्तिभरण) | − Rs 2,883 |
| Estimated income tax | − Rs 0 |
| Estimated in-hand pay | Rs 50,175 |
Both contributions are your own savings: the government adds a matching amount to your provident fund and pension fund every month. You also receive one month's salary as Dashain allowance each year (Rs 48,058 at entry level). Remote-area, risk, uniform and ration allowances are extra where they apply.
Health service Health officer – 6th level salary by grade (year of service)
One grade of Rs 1,602 is added for each completed year of service, up to 5 grades.
| Grades | Basic + grade | Gross / month | In-hand (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New appointee | Rs 48,058 | Rs 57,864 | Rs 50,175 |
| 1 grade | Rs 49,660 | Rs 59,466 | Rs 51,520 |
| 2 grades | Rs 51,262 | Rs 61,068 | Rs 52,866 |
| 3 grades | Rs 52,864 | Rs 62,670 | Rs 54,212 |
| 4 grades | Rs 54,466 | Rs 64,272 | Rs 55,557 |
| 5 grades | Rs 56,068 | Rs 65,874 | Rs 56,903 |
Other Health service salaries (2083/84)
| Post / rank | Starting basic | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Health 8th level) (अधिकृत आठौं) | Rs 53,611 | 4 × Rs 1,787 |
| Nursing Officer (Health 7th level) (अधिकृत सातौं) | Rs 50,436 | 5 × Rs 1,681 |
| Health service Health officer – 6th level (अधिकृत छैटौं) | Rs 48,058 | 5 × Rs 1,602 |
| Health service Senior assistant – 5th level (वरिष्ठ पाँचौं) | Rs 41,517 | 5 × Rs 1,384 |
| Staff Nurse / Health Assistant (सहायक पाँचौं) | Rs 38,203 | 6 × Rs 1,273 |
| ANM / AHW (Health 4th level) (सहायक चौथो) | Rs 36,192 | 7 × Rs 1,206 |
Preparing for the Health service Health officer – 6th level exam?
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Source: Ministry of Finance salary scale for FY 2083/84 (mof.gov.np), Civil Service Act 2049 and IRD tax rates. Figures are estimates for information; your pay slip may differ.
