The Governing Council issues policy directives, approves programmes and reviews progress. It is composed of:
| Photo | Name | Position | Organization | Position at Council |
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Hon'ble. Ganesh S. Thagunna | Minister | Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration | Chairperson |
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Hon'ble Dr. Puspa Raj Kadel | Vice-Chairman | National Planning Commission | Member |
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Mr. Umesh Prasad Mainali | Chairman | Public Service Commission | Member |
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Prof. Dr Dharma Kanta Baskota | Vice-Chancellor | Tribhuvan University | Member |
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Mr. Shanker Das Bairagi | Chief Secretary | Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers | Member |
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Mr. Eak Narayan Aryal | Secretary | Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration | Member |
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Mr. Ram Sharan Pudasaini |
Secretary (Revenue) | Ministry of Finance | Member |
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Dr. Rajan Khanal | Executive Director | Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) | Member Secretary |