Japan's Specified Skilled Worker tests in Nepal: which sectors are testing this autumn
Japan's official SSW support website lists Nepal test windows in September and October 2026 for nursing care, building cleaning, construction, accommodation, agriculture and automobile transportation, alongside the Japanese language test.
To work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (i) visa, candidates generally need to pass both a Japanese language test and a skills test for their sector. Those who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training are an exception. The language test can be the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) or the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Sectors with Nepal test windows listed
The Japanese government's SSW support website lists these Nepal test windows for 2026:
- Nursing Care (i): dates across September and October 2026
- Building Cleaning Management (i): September and October 2026
- Construction (i): dates across September and October 2026
- Accommodation (i) and (ii): dates in September 2026
- Agriculture (i): dates in September 2026
- Automobile Transportation Business: September and October 2026
- Japanese language tests (all fields): 1 to 17 September 2026
The page does not yet list Nepal windows after October. Bookings for JFT-Basic in December 2026 and January 2027 open on 25 November 2026, according to Prometric.
Tips
- Check the official page for your sector before you book, as each skills test has its own organiser and booking site.
- Treat recruitment offers that promise guaranteed passes or visas with caution. Use only the official test websites.
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Sources
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