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flag Over 27,000 young Nepalis apply for temporary election jobs amid high youth unemployment.

flag Tens of thousands of young Nepalis are applying for temporary election jobs ahead of March polls, with over 27,000 signing up in two days. flag The government is hiring 149,090 temporary officers to assist with election logistics, paying $280 for 40 days—far above Nepal’s $1,404 per capita income. flag The surge follows a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that toppled the government after a social media ban sparked protests over corruption and joblessness, resulting in at least 77 deaths. flag With high unemployment and over 839,000 Nepalis leaving for work abroad last year, the roles offer a rare income opportunity for young people in a nation where 82% work in informal jobs.

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