History of NSTB

Skill testing activity was initiated in Nepal in 1983 through an autonomous body called Skill Testing Authority (STA), which introduced a system of occupational classification, development of skill standards, skill testing and certification to successful participant based upon the guidelines of Asia Pacific Skill Development Project/ International Labor Organization (APSDEP/ILO). After the CTEVT was constituted in 1989, the STA was placed under the umbrella of CTEVT as one of the division (Skill Testing Division) of CTEVT. Since then the division has been functioning as the secretariat of National Skill Testing Board (NSTB), which has been attached to the council.

Till date, NSTB has developed occupational skill standards in 157 different occupations and 14,264 crafts persons are certified.