KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal Police is facing growing challenges in retaining personnel, with nearly twice as many officers and staff resigning before completing their service as those retiring after reaching the mandatory retirement age or completing the required service period.
According to the Nepal Police’s annual progress report for fiscal year 2025/26, 1,264 police personnel resigned during the year, compared with 681 who retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age or completing the required service period, Nepal Police Spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle said.
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The number of resignations was therefore nearly double the number of mandatory retirements, highlighting a growing trend of personnel leaving the force before completing their service.
Police personnel at various levels are increasingly leaving the organization before completing their tenure, citing factors such as the 30-year service limit, age restrictions, heavy workloads and the attraction of employment opportunities abroad.
The early departure of experienced personnel is reducing the pool of institutional knowledge within the organization while also increasing the financial burden on the state, as new personnel must be recruited and trained to fill the resulting vacancies.
The trend has raised concerns about Nepal Police’s ability to retain experienced personnel and maintain an adequate pool of skilled manpower to meet its operational requirements.
