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Suitably qualified candidates are invited by the Department of English, University of Colombo to attend a Walk-in Interview for the post of Secretarial Assistant at the Extension Courses in English.

Position Summary

  • Role: Secretarial Assistant

  • Department: Department of English (Extension Courses in English)

  • Institution: University of Colombo

  • Basis: Assignment Basis (Initially for 6 months, renewable based on performance and requirements)

  • Working Days: 5 days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays (Selected candidate is entitled to take Monday and one weekday off)

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

  1. G.C.E. (O/L) Examination: Passes in six subjects at one sitting with credit passes in English, Sinhala & Mathematics.

  2. G.C.E. (A/L) Examination: Passes in all subjects (except the common general paper) at one sitting.

  3. Degree: A degree from a recognized university in Sri Lanka.

  4. Core Competencies & Skills:

    • Ability to work with MS Word and Excel.

    • Ability to prepare draft budgets and handle accounts.

    • Ability to work independently without supervision.

    • Ability to handle official correspondence and communications in English.

    • Ability to handle processing of applications and other course-related administrative work.

  5. Experience: At least two years of work experience.

  6. Age Limit: Between 18 and 45 years on the date of the interview.

Remuneration & Contract Terms

  • Total Remuneration: Rs. 347,070/- ($57,845 \times 6$), payable in 06 equal monthly installments based on the work completed.

  • Contract Duration: Initially for a period of 6 months, with potential extension based on performance.

How to Apply (Walk-in Interview)

Interested candidates are requested to be present for a Language Test and Interview:

  • Date: Tuesday, 03 November 2026

  • Time: 9:00 AM

  • Venue: Department of English, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

What to Bring:

  • A self-prepared Curriculum Vitae (CV).

  • All original educational and employment certificates.

  • National Identity Card (NIC) or Passport.

Registrar

University of Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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