Lt Col Bidur Adhikari (R)
Technical Officer (TO)Lieutenant Colonel Bidur Adhikari Chhetri (Retd.)
Profile Summary
Lieutenant Colonel Bidur Adhikari Chhetri (Retd.) brings more than 29 years of distinguished service in the Nepal Army, with extensive experience in recruitment, selection, psychological assessment, officer selection, military training, and leadership.
During his military career, Lt. Col. Chhetri served in various roles within the Recruitment and Selection Branch of the Directorate of Selection and Recruitment at Army Headquarters. His extensive involvement in personnel selection has given him valuable expertise in assessing candidates for different positions and ranks within the Nepal Army.
He completed several important professional military courses, including the Command and Staff College Course in Nepal and the Psychological Testing Officer (TO) Course at the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Delhi, India, in 2008.
With more than 10 years of specialized experience as a Psychological Testing Officer (TO), he was actively involved in the Officer Cadet Selection Board, particularly in conducting and assessing the Personality Tests of Infantry and Technical Officer candidates. He also contributed extensively to the recruitment and selection processes for candidates across various ranks of the Nepali Army and Armed Police Force.
Throughout his career, Lt. Col. Chhetri held a range of command, staff, instructional, and professional appointments both in Nepal and abroad, gaining experience at different levels of military operations, training, administration, and personnel management.
Psychological Testing & Selection Expertise
Lt. Col. Chhetri's specialized experience includes:
- Psychological Testing Officer (TO)
- Officer Cadet Selection & Assessment
- Personality Testing and Assessment
- Recruitment and Selection
- Officer Selection Board
- Infantry and Technical Officer Selection
- Candidate Psychological Assessment
- Military Training and Instruction
- Leadership and Personnel Assessment
His extensive experience in psychological testing and officer selection provides candidates with valuable insight into the assessment process and the qualities expected during Officer Cadet selection.
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
Lt. Col. Chhetri participated in four United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Missions in different parts of the world, contributing to international efforts to promote peace, security, and stability.
His international assignments provided him with valuable experience in multinational operations, leadership, coordination, and international peacekeeping.
Academic Background
Master’s Degree in History (M.A.)
Tribhuvan University (T.U.), Nepal
Medals & Decorations
Throughout his distinguished military career, Lt. Col. Bidur Adhikari Chhetri has been honored with various national and United Nations medals and decorations, including the prestigious Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Badge – First.
Areas of Expertise
His professional expertise includes Psychological Testing, Personality Assessment, Officer Cadet Selection, Recruitment and Selection, Military Training, Leadership Assessment, and Personnel Evaluation.