Monthly salary breakdown for a new Staff Nurse / Health Assistant
| Basic salary (तलब) | Rs 38,203 |
| Incentive allowance (10% of scale) | Rs 3,820 |
| Dearness allowance (महँगी भत्ता) | Rs 5,000 |
| Gross monthly pay | Rs 47,023 |
|---|---|
| Provident fund – employee 10% (सञ्चय कोष) | − Rs 3,820 |
| Pension fund – employee 6% (योगदानमा आधारित निवृत्तिभरण) | − Rs 2,292 |
| Estimated income tax | − Rs 0 |
| Estimated in-hand pay | Rs 40,911 |
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 38,203 at entry level). Remote-area, risk, uniform and ration allowances are extra where they apply.
Staff Nurse / Health Assistant salary by grade (year of service)
One grade of Rs 1,273 is added for each completed year of service, up to 6 grades.
| Grades | Basic + grade | Gross / month | In-hand (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New appointee | Rs 38,203 | Rs 47,023 | Rs 40,911 |
| 1 grade | Rs 39,476 | Rs 48,296 | Rs 41,979 |
| 2 grades | Rs 40,749 | Rs 49,569 | Rs 43,049 |
| 3 grades | Rs 42,022 | Rs 50,842 | Rs 44,119 |
| 4 grades | Rs 43,295 | Rs 52,115 | Rs 45,187 |
| 5 grades | Rs 44,568 | Rs 53,388 | Rs 46,257 |
| 6 grades | Rs 45,841 | Rs 54,661 | Rs 47,327 |
PSC advertises Staff Nurse and Health Assistant at सहायक पाँचौं तह.
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 Staff Nurse / Health Assistant exam?
Read the Staff Nurse / Health Assistant syllabus, check the age limit and qualification, and follow upcoming advertisements on the PSC calendar.
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.
