There will be fewer jobs going in the civil service sector. The government has started the process of cutting down 7,518 civil service jobs following a decision taken by the cabinet of dismissed Prime Minister Deuba.

There are 10,600 positions in Nepal's civil service sector, but about 19,000 are vacant. The scratched positions are among those that have been unfilled for the last two years, mostly in the Health Ministry. The recent move might also bring a smile to donors, who have been pushing for a leaner and meaner civil service here.