The Government of Nepal has announced an open competitive recruitment process for the vacant General Manager position at Udayapur Cement Industry Limited. According to a public notice first published on Shrawan 17, 2083 BS, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has invited eligible Nepali citizens to submit applications within 21 days of the notice’s publication. Applicants must be at least 35 years old and not older than 65 years by the application deadline. Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in a relevant subject, including administration, management, economics, engineering or law, from a recognized university and have a minimum of five years of experience in a managerial position at an institution or organization. The selection will follow the Guidelines for Appointment and Nomination of Officials in Public Bodies Affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, 2079.

Applicants must submit the prescribed application form, academic certificates, verified professional experience documents, curriculum vitae, citizenship certificate, self-declaration and two passport-sized photographs to the Government Industry and Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, during office hours. A key requirement is a business action plan of up to 5,000 words, submitted in two sealed copies, outlining strategies for improving Udayapur Cement Industry Limited’s management and operations. The plan must include an institutional overview, analysis of existing challenges, SWOT analysis and a three-year action plan covering technical and managerial knowledge transfer, property and workforce management, coordination with stakeholders, infrastructure development, technology utilization, good governance and institutional reform. Candidates shortlisted for further evaluation will be required to present and defend their business action plans through a formal presentation and interview.

The ministry has fixed a non-refundable application fee of Rs 5,000, payable through the prescribed government revenue account at Rastriya Banijya Bank. Applicants must also satisfy integrity and eligibility requirements, including restrictions concerning political party membership, corruption-related convictions, blacklisting, outstanding government dues, conflicts of interest and disqualifying criminal records. Candidates serving in government institutions must provide departmental approval where applicable. The ministry has clarified that applications containing false information or forged documents will be rejected and may result in legal action. The announcement initiates the recruitment and selection process but does not identify shortlisted candidates, interview dates or a final appointment decision.