Civil General (Level 5) MCQs

For Civil Group 5th Level (Non-Gazetted First Class / Sub-Engineer level) in PSC Nepal (Sangh/Federal), the exam has two papers (100 marks each, objective MCQs). Paper I: General Awareness & Public Management (including Nepal's geography, history, constitution, governance, current affairs, aptitude, and public administration basics). Paper II: Job-Based / Technical Knowledge in Civil Engineering (covering Surveying, Building Materials, Construction Technology, Soil Mechanics, RCC/Steel Structures, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Water Supply/Sanitation, Irrigation, Highway/Bridge Engineering, Estimating & Costing, Construction Management, etc.). The syllabus aligns closely with Diploma in Civil Engineering level topics.

In Paper I: General Awareness ~10-15 MCQs, Public Management & Governance ~10-15, Aptitude/Reasoning ~10. In Paper II (technical): Surveying ~6-8 MCQs, Building Materials & Construction ~8-10, Soil Mechanics & Foundation ~5-7, Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics ~5-7, Water Supply/Sanitation/Irrigation ~8-10 combined, Highway/Transportation ~6-8, Estimating & Costing ~6-8, RCC/Structures ~5-7, Construction Management ~4-6. Total 50 MCQs per paper (2 marks each). Weightage may vary slightly by vacancy notice.

Here are 5 sample MCQs based on common PSC Nepal 5th level civil syllabus topics:

1. Which of the following is the main constituent of Portland cement?
A) Silica B) Alumina C) Lime (Calcium Oxide) D) Magnesia
Answer: C) Lime (Calcium Oxide)

2. In chain surveying, the instrument primarily used for measuring horizontal distances is:
A) Theodolite B) Dumpy level C) Chain D) Compass
Answer: C) Chain

3. The process of removing irregularities from the edges of bricks is called:
A) Frog B) Bats C) Plastering D) Dressing
Answer: D) Dressing

4. The minimum grade of concrete recommended for RCC work as per Nepal standards is often:
A) M10 B) M15 C) M20 D) M25
Answer: C) M20

5. According to Nepal's Constitution, which level of government is primarily responsible for local infrastructure development like roads and water supply?
A) Federal Government B) Provincial Government C) Local Government D) Public Service Commission
Answer: C) Local Government

Two objective papers (100 marks each, 2 hours duration, 50 MCQs of 2 marks each). Usually no negative marking. Paper I focuses on general knowledge and management; Paper II on civil technical subjects. Successful candidates proceed to interview (30-40 marks). Check latest vacancy for exact pattern.

Visit the official Public Service Commission Nepal website (psc.gov.np) and check the "पाठ्यक्रम" (Syllabus) or "Course" section. Look under Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group, Non-Gazetted First Class (5th Level) for federal posts. Provincial PSC sites (e.g., ppsc.bagamati.gov.np) have similar syllabi for local levels. Download the latest PDF from vacancy notices or syllabus archives.