If you’re preparing for the Level 4 Assistant exam for Nepal Bank Limited, Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB), or Agriculture Development Bank Limited (ADBL), this blog provides a complete syllabus, exam pattern, and important details based on the Unified Examination System.

Overview of the Banking Level 4 Assistant Examination

The open competitive examination for the Administrative Service (Administration/Cash Group/Sub-Group), Level 4 Assistant/Assistant (Cash)/Lekhpal (Administration), will be conducted under the Unified Examination System.

The exam is divided into two stages:

1. First Stage: Written Examination – 200 Marks

2. Second Stage: Interview – 30 Marks

First Stage: Written Examination (Full Marks: 200)

Paper 1: Banking, Management, Accounting, Mathematics, and Information Technology

• Full Marks: 100

• Pass Marks: 40

• Exam Type: Subjective (Short & Long Answer Questions)

• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Question Distribution:

• 12 Questions × 5 Marks = 60 Marks

• 4 Questions × 10 Marks = 40 Marks

Key Areas Covered:

• Fundamentals of Banking and Financial Systems

• Basic Management and Accounting Principles

• Mathematics (Quantitative and Analytical Problems)

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Banking

Paper 2: Service, Group, and Institution-related Subjects

• Full Marks: 100

• Pass Marks: 40

• Exam Type: Subjective (Short & Long Answer Questions)

• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Question Distribution:

• 8 Questions × 5 Marks = 40 Marks

• 6 Questions × 10 Marks = 60 Marks

Note:
The syllabus for Paper 2 will vary according to the specific institution (Nepal Bank, RBB, or ADBL).

Second Stage: Interview (Full Marks: 30)

• Exam Type: Oral Interview

• Objective: To assess personality, communication, and general knowledge related to banking services.

Eligibility and Important Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria:

Only Candidates who have passed the Pre-Qualifying Examination Conducted by the public Service Commission (Loksewa Aayog) for non-technical assistant level (Kharidar/Level 4 or equivalent) are eligible to appear for this exam.

Unified Examination System:

• Paper 1 will be common for all three banks (Nepal Bank, RBB, ADBL).

• Paper 2 will differ according to the respective institution.

• Paper 1 will be held on the same day with one common question paper.

• Paper 2 will be held on different days with separate question papers.

Medium of Examination:

• Questions will be in both Nepali and English.

• Candidates can answer in Nepali, English, or both.

Answer Sheet Guidelines:

• Separate answer sheets will be provided for each section.

• Answers must be written in the correct section.

Updated Syllabus Reference:
Any laws, acts, or policies mentioned in the syllabus will be considered as valid up to three months before the examination date.

Conclusion

The Level 4 Assistant Syllabus for Nepal Bank, RBB, and ADBL ensures a fair and unified selection process across all institutions.
Candidates are encouraged to understand the syllabus thoroughly, practice descriptive questions, and stay updated on banking trends to succeed.

 Approved on: 2082/06/09