Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Sub-Overseer)

Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Sub-Overseer) is a CTEVT-affiliated program in Nepal that trains students in construction technology, surveying, water supply, irrigation, road and trail bridges, and minor building construction to work as civil sub-overseers in public, private, and development sectors.

Description
The Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Sub-Overseer) program prepares competent civil sub-overseers equipped with knowledge, skills, and attitudes in construction technology, water supply, irrigation, road and trail bridge sectors. Graduates can provide services in civil construction companies, consulting firms, government institutions, NGOs/INGOs, or start their own enterprises. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, emphasizing surveying, small-scale project drawings, supervision of construction work, and self-employment skills to reduce unemployment and contribute to infrastructure development.

Curricular Structure (table)

Features

• Duration: 18 months classroom + 6 months On-the-Job Training (OJT).
• Competency-based curriculum with 80% practical, 20% theory.
• Maximum 40 students per batch.
• Medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali.
• Attendance requirement: 80% theory, 90% practical.

Admission process (points)

• Must have passed SEE.
• Submit application to selected CTEVT-affiliated institute.
• Provide SEE certificate, character certificate, citizenship certificate.
• Selection based on merit list and CTEVT quotas.
• Preference for rural, female, Dalit, Janjati, disadvantaged, conflict-affected, and disabled groups.

Job prospects

• Eligible for positions equivalent to Non-gazetted 2nd class/Level 4 as Civil Sub-Overseer.
• Opportunities in civil construction companies, consulting firms, and government institutions.
• Employment with local and international NGOs/INGOs in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Self-employment in civil construction and infrastructure development projects.