The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has shortlisted 16 candidates for the position of Executive Chief, moving the appointment process into the next stage following an evaluation by a panel of experts.
According to a notice published by the Nepal Tourism Board on Kartik 20, 2083 (November 6, 2026), the candidates were shortlisted based on the highest scores obtained through the evaluation process conducted under the Nepal Tourism Board Executive Chief Selection and Appointment Recommendation Procedure, 2083. The shortlisted candidates have been selected in accordance with Section 6, Sub-section (1), Clause (a) and Section 6, Sub-section (2) of the procedure.
16 Candidates Shortlisted
The candidates have been listed in alphabetical order. The NTB has asked all shortlisted candidates to contact the Board’s Secretariat at 8:15 AM on Mangsir 10, 2083 (November 26, 2026) with the original copies of their academic qualifications and experience documents. The candidates will also be required to make an instant presentation as part of the next stage of the selection process.
| S.N. | Candidate | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aashutosh Pradhan | Chitwan |
| 2 | Uttam Prasad Devkota | Chitwan |
| 3 | Tek Bahadur Mahat | Ilam |
| 4 | Dharma Raj Dawadi | Chitwan |
| 5 | Nojal Koirala | Morang |
| 6 | Yubika Bhandari | Kathmandu |
| 7 | Rajaram KC | Kathmandu |
| 8 | Ram Chandra Sedai | Gorkha |
| 9 | Rohini Prasad Khanal | Bhaktapur |
| 10 | Laxman Gautam | Dang |
| 11 | Binod Aryal | Palpa |
| 12 | Shraddha Shrestha | Taplejung |
| 13 | Shree Prasad Bhattarai | Rupandehi |
| 14 | Santosh Bikram Thapa | Kathmandu |
| 15 | Suresh Singh Budal | Baitadi |
| 16 | Hikmat Singh Ayer | Kanchanpur |
Presentation and Verification to Determine Next Stage
The shortlisted applicants will have to present their qualifications and experience through the next stage of the selection process. They have also been instructed to bring the original documents supporting their academic qualifications and professional experience.
The presentation and document-verification process is expected to help the selection committee assess the candidates further before recommending a candidate for appointment as the Board’s Executive Chief.
Selection Process Moves Forward
The shortlisting of 16 candidates marks a significant step in the process of appointing a permanent Executive Chief at the NTB. The latest notice indicates that the selection committee has completed the initial evaluation of applicants and has now moved to the presentation and document-verification stage. Following the completion of the subsequent selection procedures, the competent authority will proceed with the appointment recommendation in accordance with the Nepal Tourism Board Executive Chief Selection and Appointment Recommendation Procedure, 2083.
A permanent appointment is expected to provide stronger leadership continuity at the NTB as Nepal works to expand international tourism promotion, increase visitor arrivals and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the global tourism market.
