This Country Will Now Pay Govt Employees Twice In A Month, Here's Why

Last Updated:April 20, 2026, 18:09 IST

Nepal decides to pay government employees every 15 days instead of monthly, aiming to boost spending and economic circulation, legal changes may be needed.

For the first time, the government employees in Nepal will now receive their salaries after every 15 days.

According to a Finance Minister-level decision taken on April 17, the government employees will receive salary on a fortnightly basis and a circular has been issued to implement the decision.

This practice is not common is most of the countries as they all follow the monthly salary system.

IANS quoted Nepali government officials saying that the decision was taken to help revitalize the economy, as putting money into the hands of government employees more frequently could lead to increased spending. Improving cash flow for employees could stimulate regular economic circulation.

“Technically, there is no problem for us to implement this system," said Dipak Lamichhane, spokesperson for the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), which is responsible for releasing the salary payment to the government employees. “We can release the salaries of civil servants, the Nepal Army, Police, Armed Police Force, and other government employees at any time."

He, however, pointed out that implementing the new decision may require legal amendments, as the Civil Service Act of Nepal is related to monthly salary payments.

According to Section 28, each civil servant shall receive salary and allowances, if any, after the completion of each month.

“Perhaps some way out could be found to implement the government’s decision early," Lamichhane said. “We are discussing how to implement the government’s decision."

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