Last verified: October 2026. Always confirm the deadline and vacancy details on the official notice before applying.
The SDOC vacancy 2083 opens 42 IT posts at Nepal’s new government software center. The Software Development and Operation Center (SDOC) sits under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and is hiring for 15 roles, from junior developer to chief technology expert. Applications close on Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026). This guide to the SDOC vacancy 2083 lists every post, the pay printed in the notice, the documents you need, and the steps to apply.
Any Nepali citizen with a relevant IT degree can apply: a master’s for posts 1 and 2, a bachelor’s for posts 3 to 15. Submit the online application at sdoc.gov.np by Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026), with your personal details, citizenship copy, education certificate, and work experience certificate.
SDOC vacancy 2083 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Software Development and Operation Center (SDOC), Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers |
| Notice date | Ashwin 29, 2083 (around October 15, 2026) |
| Last date to apply | Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026) |
| Total posts | 42 across 15 roles |
| Pay listed | Rs 40,000 to Rs 2,50,000 (the notice does not state the period) |
| Employment type | Contract |
| How to apply | Online application system on sdoc.gov.np |
| Contact | [email protected], 9851435207, Singhdarbar, Kathmandu |
What SDOC is and why this vacancy exists
SDOC is a new government center that builds, upgrades and maintains software for public bodies. The cabinet approved the Software Development and Operation Committee (Formation) Order, 2083, on August 19, 2026, according to Rising Nepal. The same report says the center will work on requests from public bodies and will also take on legacy systems that they ask it to upgrade or maintain.
Cost is the stated reason. The Prime Minister’s Office told myRepublica that agencies spend more than Rs 20 billion a year on software from private companies, and it estimates the bill could drop to around Rs 2 billion if the government builds software itself. Officials also said the center would hire IT professionals on contract, which matches this notice.
Not everyone likes the plan. Onlinekhabar reported that IT industry leaders read it as a sign of distrust toward Nepal’s own technology companies. For applicants, the practical point is simple: SDOC is a young organization, and its processes are still taking shape.
SDOC vacancy 2083: all 15 posts, seats and pay
The table follows the order in the official notice, with pay as printed there.
| No. | Position | Seats | Pay (Rs) | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Technology Expert | 1 | 2,50,000 | Master’s in an IT-related subject |
| 2 | Project Manager | 2 | 2,00,000 | Master’s in an IT-related subject |
| 3 | Sector Head, Project and Business Analysis | 1 | 2,00,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 4 | Sector Head, Software Engineering | 1 | 2,00,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 5 | Sector Head, Quality Analysis | 1 | 2,00,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 6 | Sector Head, Infrastructure and Operations | 1 | 2,00,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 7 | System Analyst | 4 | 1,60,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 8 | Senior Developer | 3 | 1,40,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 9 | System / Network / Database Administrator | 2 | 1,40,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 10 | Mid-level Developer | 15 | 1,25,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 11 | Cybersecurity Expert | 2 | 1,10,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 12 | Quality Analyst (QA) | 2 | 90,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 13 | UI/UX Designer | 2 | 90,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 14 | Junior Developer | 3 | 48,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
| 15 | Tech Support | 2 | 40,000 | Bachelor’s in an IT-related subject |
In this SDOC vacancy, mid-level developer has the most seats, 15, which is more than a third of all 42 posts. The four sector head posts pay Rs 2,00,000, the same as project manager, yet they ask only for a bachelor’s degree. The spread is wide too: the chief technology expert’s Rs 2,50,000 is more than six times the Rs 40,000 listed for tech support.
The notice does not say whether these amounts are monthly. Confirm that on the portal before you compare this with another offer.
Skills each SDOC vacancy post asks for
Each row in the notice comes with a skills list. Here is what it asks for, grouped by type of work.
Leadership posts (1 to 6)
The chief technology expert should cover architecture, technology strategy, leadership, security, governance and integration. Project managers need planning, coordination, risk management, delivery management, resource planning and reporting. The four sector heads each own one area: project and business analysis (requirements, scope and change control), software engineering (architecture, code review, API design, release management), quality analysis (test strategy, automation, defect analysis) and infrastructure and operations (reliability, capacity planning, incident management).
Analysis and development posts (7, 8, 10 and 14)
System analysts work on requirements, process and data modelling, API analysis, documentation and acceptance criteria. Senior developers need system design, API development, code review, database design, performance tuning and CI/CD. Mid-level developers are listed with API development, integration, unit testing, debugging and Git. Junior developers need programming, Git, unit testing, debugging, API basics and documentation.
Infrastructure, security and support posts (9, 11 and 15)
Administrators cover database design, system administration, network management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and access control. Cybersecurity experts need security testing, threat modelling, incident response, vulnerability assessment, access control and secure coding. Tech support is about troubleshooting, ticketing, documentation, user support, network basics and issue escalation.
Quality and design posts (12 and 13)
QA analysts need test design, automation, defect tracking, API testing, regression testing and performance testing. UI/UX designers are asked for user research, prototyping, accessibility, wireframes, interaction design, and usability testing.
SDOC vacancy 2083 eligibility and documents
To apply, you must be a Nepali citizen with a degree in a subject related to information technology. The level depends on the post: a master’s for chief technology expert and project manager, a bachelor’s for everything else. The notice also asks for proof of relevant work experience.
You must submit four documents:
- Your updated personal details
- A copy of your Nepali citizenship certificate
- A copy of your certificate for the minimum educational qualification
- A work experience certificate related to the post
The SDOC vacancy notice does not mention a minimum number of years, an age limit, an application fee or a list of accepted degrees. The portal may show more, so read it fully before you submit. If you are unsure whether your degree counts as “related to IT”, write to [email protected] before the deadline.
How to apply for the SDOC vacancy online
The notice says applications must go through the online application system on the SDOC website. The portal screens may differ slightly from the steps below, so follow what it shows.
- Read the full notice and pick the post that matches your degree and experience.
- Scan your citizenship certificate, education certificate and work experience certificate.
- Open the online application system on sdoc.gov.np.
- Fill in your personal details and select the post.
- Upload your documents.
- Submit before Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026) and save the confirmation.
Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down when many people apply at once.
SDOC vacancy 2083 selection process
Selection for the SDOC vacancy runs on two tracks, depending on the post.
| Posts | Selection stages |
|---|---|
| 1 to 6 (leadership) | Education and work experience, presentation, interview |
| 7 to 15 (analysts, developers, specialists) | Education and work experience, practical test, interview |
Pay, benefits and other terms follow a contract made under the Software Development and Operation Committee (Formation) Order, 2083. These are contract posts, so read the agreement closely before you leave a current job for one.
Which SDOC post should you apply for?
Match the post to what you can show, not to the highest salary. Senior and specialist roles such as senior developer, administrator and cybersecurity expert reward depth in one area. A mid-level developer has 15 seats and asks for API work, integration, unit testing, debugging and Git, which many working developers already do daily.
Recent graduates will look at junior developer (Rs 48,000) and tech support (Rs 40,000). Both list a bachelor’s degree as the minimum, but the notice also asks for an experience certificate and gives no minimum years. Ask SDOC whether internships or project work count. If you want to compare other openings first, see our latest IT vacancies in Nepal.
How to prepare for the practical test and interview
SDOC has not published the format of the practical test, so treat this as preparation built from the skills in the notice.
- Developers: build a small REST API, add unit tests, and push it to Git with clean commits. Be ready to explain your debugging steps out loud. Our Python tutorials for beginners are a good place to refresh the basics.
- Analysts: practice writing requirements with acceptance criteria and sketching a process model and a data model for a simple government service.
- Administrators and security: review backup and recovery, access control, and basic vulnerability assessment.
- Leadership posts: prepare a short presentation on architecture, delivery plan, and risk management for a government system, since a presentation is one of the stages.
- Everyone: revise networking and database fundamentals with our computer fundamentals MCQs.
Mistakes to avoid when applying for the SDOC vacancy
- Applying on the last day and running into a slow portal.
- Choosing a post that needs a master’s degree when you hold a bachelor’s.
- Uploading blurry scans or documents where your name is spelled differently.
- Leaving out the work experience certificate.
- Trusting a screenshot from social media instead of the notice on the official site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for SDOC vacancy 2083?
The last date is Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026). The notice gives 21 days from publication on Ashwin 29, 2083, and applications go through the online system on sdoc.gov.np. Apply a few days early, since portals tend to slow down near a deadline.
How many posts are open in the SDOC vacancy 2083?
There are 42 posts across 15 roles. Mid-level developer has the most seats at 15, followed by system analyst with 4. Chief technology expert and each of the four sector head roles have one seat, while senior developer has 3 and project manager has 2.
What is the salary of a senior developer at SDOC?
The notice lists Rs 1,40,000 for a senior developer. It does not say whether that is monthly, so confirm on the portal. System, network and database administrators have the same figure, while mid-level developers are listed at Rs 1,25,000 and cybersecurity experts at Rs 1,10,000.
Can a fresh graduate apply for the SDOC vacancy?
A fresh graduate may qualify for junior developer or tech support, but the notice leaves it open. Both list a bachelor's degree in an IT-related subject as the minimum. The notice also asks for a work experience certificate without a minimum number of years, so email [email protected] to ask whether internships or project work count.
Is the SDOC job permanent?
No, the notice points to contract employment. It says pay, benefits and other terms follow a contract made under the Software Development and Operation Committee (Formation) Order, 2083. The notice gives no contract length, so ask SDOC about duration and renewal, and read the contract terms before you leave a current job.
Is SDOC the same as Kathmandu Metropolitan City's SDOC?
No. The SDOC in this notice is a federal center under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Kathmandu Metropolitan City runs its own separate Software Development and Operation Center under its IT department, with its own vacancy notices. Check which one you are reading before you apply.
Can I apply for SDOC by email?
As far as the notice shows, no. Applications go through the online application system on sdoc.gov.np. The email address [email protected] is listed for further information, so use it for questions rather than submissions. If the portal shows a different step, follow the portal.
Published October 2026. Last verified: October 2026.