Three from a family become section officers

By Santosh Raut,Solukhumbu, Dec. 8: A family from a remote village in Solukhumbu district has set an inspiring example after three of its members succeed in becoming Section Officer by passing   the Public Service Commission (PSC)exams.

This rare feat was achieved by two sons and a daughter-in-law of Durga Bahadur Kulung and Mani Kumari Kulung of Chheskam in Mahakulung Rural Municipality–3, an area once described as the ‘Karnali of Solukhumbu’. 

Their eldest son Eakraj Kulung, eldest daughter-in-law Manisha Kulung Rai, and youngest son Bal Kumar Kulung were recommended for Section Officer posts together.

Durga Bahadur Kulung, who is also the Ward Chair of Mahakulung-3, said that all four of his children are now in permanent government service.

All of them had been working at various offices as Non-Gazetted First Class officers for some time. 

Eakraj and Bal Kumar have been serving at the Office of the Auditor General, while Manisha has been working at the National Library (civil service). Ekaraj and Manisha are husband and wife.

Delighted that his sons and daughter-in-law were both recommended for the Section Officer position at the same time, father Durga Bahadur said, “There is no question of not being happy with the progress made by children. They have made both the village and the district proud. I feel very proud.” 

He added that he hopes to see them reach even higher positions in the future. He further said that although government jobs in Nepal may not pay much, having the opportunity to serve one’s own country is a matter of great pride.

Eakraj, the eldest son, said that continuous hard work, discussions, and exam-focused interactions helped them achieve the success. 

He shared that none of them attended any tuition center, instead, all three prepared together at home, which contributed to their success. 

He credited their achievement to the good guidance provided by their parents since childhood and the encouragement from relatives.

Similarly, the youngest son, Bal Kumar said, “Everyone dreams of becoming an officer after entering civil service through the Public Service Commission, and now that this dream has come true, the happiness is beyond word, I am even a bit emotional.” 

He added that he entered government service with the aim of making civil service accessib le even from remote areas. 

Bal Kumar further said that this sector provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds, as anyone with ability can succeed fairly.

When asked why he chose government service in Nepal at a time when many youths prefer going abroad, he replied, “There may be more money overseas, but government service offers stability and I also wanted to contribute to my own country. That is why I chose a job here at home.”

Manisha, the eldest daughter-in-law, said she was very happy to have achieved success as part of this family, adding that her dream had come true. 

With three members of the same household being recommended as section officers from the 

same examination, both the family and the local community are delighted. 

She said the achievement has become a topic of discussion across the district and has enhanced the reputation of their village.

Rural Municipality Chair Surya Bahadur Kulung said that at a time when many youths are going abroad in search of higher income, having all members of a single 

family enter government service to serve the country is a matter 

of pride not only for the rural 

municipality but for the entire district.

Until a few years ago, participation in government service from Chheskam of Solukhumbhu, located on the border of Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha districts, was almost zero. 

However, in recent years, 

dozens of young people from the 

area have entered government service. 

Lately, candidates from this region have been achieving the highest number of pass results in the district in exams conducted by the Public Service Commission and the Teacher Service Commission.