Basic Administration Training (BAT)

Building Tomorrow's Public Service Leaders

Public administration has been considered the leading institution for the overall management of public affairs. Nepal's public service requires a balance of cutting-edge ability and accountability, enriched through new officers with better exposure to technology, learning aptitude, imagination and critical thinking.

The Constitution of Nepal underscores the fundamental qualities of public administration as 'fair, competent, impartial, transparent, free from corruption, accountable and participatory'.

Competency Framework Nepali update

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Values and Ethos Nepali update

Building a value-based public administration through integrity, ethics, creative thinking, teamwork, accountability and rule of law. Nepali update

Proficiency Nepali update

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Service Orientation Nepali

Building a value-based public administration through integrity, ethics, creative thinking, teamwork, accountability and rule of law. Nepali

Citizen Engagement

Fostering ethical governance through integrity, innovative solutions, collaboration, responsibility, and adherence to regulations.

Course Objectives np

This course aims to transform trainee officers into ‘serving officers’, who have aforementioned competencies and demonstrate commitment to deliver ‘quality service’.

The induction course aims to develop the functional and behavioural competencies of new entrant officers to prepare them to take responsibilities with professional competencies and motivate them to serve the nation and its citizens.

Appreciate and Develop np

Appreciate and develop congruent values and ethos for serving the nation and its citizens

Internalize the Responsibility

Internalize the enhanced roles and responsibilities of public officials

Develop Innovative Skill

Develop innovative managerial skills required for managing public offices and functions

Realize and Respect

Realize and respect diversity and demonstrate inclusive behavior in their responsibilities

Develop perspectives

Develop perspectives on the policy environment and socio-economic development

Federal system of state architecture

Comprehend the federal system of state architecture

Public administration and contemporary

Update with the global perspectives of public administration and contemporary issue

Training Methods

Course Modules and Classroom Learnings

Self-Transformation and Managerial Proficiency (STMP)

Communication and Decision Making (CDM)

Module 3

Module III

Module 4

Module IV

Module 5

Module V

The thematic sessions in ICT module are designed to impart knowledge and skills on ICT and E-Governance to the trainee officers to support and implement Digital Governance initiatives in Nepal. In addition, the officer trainees shall be able to write persuasive and professional reports and present them to the evaluation team. Upon the completion of the sessions, the trainees will be familiar with the ICT skills in office management, service delivery activities and report writing. This module will be delivered through 21 learning sessions.

Module 6

Module VI

Module 7

Module VII

The trainee officers are required to complete six assignments, one for each module in the course. These assignments are designed to evaluate the trainee officers' comprehension and practical application of the topics covered in each module. The assignments will include but are not limited to a written examination, report preparation and presentation, and individual assignments.

Know Your Country (KYC)

KYC is a week-long immersive and interactive excursion to different parts of the country. During this excursion trainee officers will have close observation of government functions and interact with people. It will develop perspectives of officer trainees on geographic, socio-economic, and cultural aspects and livelihood of people. They will also learn about the state of service delivery and the scope of reform from the people’s perspective. This excursion is a part of socialization and lab for developing skills like leadership, public communication, research and analysis, empathy, thinking innovatively, which are then required for better service delivery. Participants have to prepare a learning reflection report and share in the plenary, in a given structure. NASC will arrange for transportation facilities and participants will be provided subsistence allowance as per the NASC rules.

Internship

The trainee officers from the General Administration service group will have to complete two months internship. The internship is one of the critical components of the induction course. The aim of the internship is to provide extend learning opportunities for officer trainees, before assuming the full responsibility. This will then better prepare them to take responsibility on their deputation. During internship, officer trainees will be placed in different district level and municipal offices. Officer trainees will learn about ways of functioning under the supervision of the assigned office chief and co-workers.

This exposure will be instrumental to learn organizational culture, work environment, the status and issues of service delivery. Placement of officers trainees will be based on defined criteria with the intention of providing learning opportunity. The officer trainees will receive monthly subsistence stipend and transportation cost as defined by NASC. The two-month internship for trainee officers from the General Administration service group is a crucial part of their induction training, designed to provide hands-on experience before they take on full responsibilities. During this period, officers will be placed in district and municipal offices, where they’ll learn operational processes under the guidance of senior officials, gaining insight into organizational culture and service delivery challenges. The internship also includes a monthly stipend and transportation allowance as per NASC guidelines, ensuring that trainees can fully focus on their learning without financial strain. This immersive experience not only prepares them for future deputation but also equips them with practical skills and a deeper understanding of public administration. By combining structured training with real-world exposure, the program ensures officers are well-prepared to handle their upcoming roles effectively.