Four candidates have been shortlisted for the vacant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The Selection and Recommendation Committee formed by the Ministry of Finance has shortlisted Anil Raj Paudel, Nawaraj Sapkota, Narayan Prasad Sapkota, and Pratap Subedi for the second stage of the selection process.

According to the notice issued on Ashwin 19, 2083, the four candidates were selected from eight applications received in response to the vacancy announcement published on Shrawan 12, 2083. The shortlist was prepared in accordance with Section 6.2 of the Procedure for Selection and Recommendation, 2083.

The shortlisted candidates will undergo further evaluation based on their leadership capabilities, presentation of proposed work plans, and interviews. The presentation and interview sessions are scheduled for Ashwin 23, 2083, at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu.

As per the schedule, Anil Raj Paudel will appear at 7:00 a.m., followed by Nawaraj Sapkota at 8:00 a.m. Narayan Prasad Sapkota is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., while Pratap Subedi will appear at 6:30 p.m. All shortlisted candidates have been instructed to arrive at the venue 30 minutes before their scheduled time.

The selection process is expected to lead to the appointment of a new CEO for NEPSE, which has been operating with the top executive position vacant.