Dental Surgeon

Applications are invited by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, by order of the Health Service Committee of the Public Service Commission, from qualified post-intern dental graduates for 85 vacancies in the post of Dental Surgeon (Grade II) identified on the basis of service priorities in accordance with the Medical Service Minute of the Sri Lankan Health Service.

Position Summary

• Role: Dental Surgeon – Grade II

• Number of Vacancies: 85

• Ministry: Ministry of Health and Mass Media

• Nature of Appointment: Permanent and pensionable, subject to a 3-year probationary period

• Application Deadline: 08th November 2026

Salary Scale

• Salary Scale: SL 2-2025: Rs. 91,750 - 3 x Rs. 2,400 - 7 x Rs. 2,420 - 2 x Rs. 2,940 - 16 x Rs. 3,900 - Rs. 184,170/- per month (in terms of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025), plus government-approved allowances. (Note: Efficiency Bar Examination must be passed before reaching the third salary step).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational & Professional Qualifications:

  • Degree in Dental Surgery from a university recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).

  • Successful completion of the one-year internship.

  • Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

• Selection Merit Order: Priority is given to dental graduates from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya (as per the merit list issued by the Faculty), followed by foreign dental graduates in order of merit issued by the SLMC.

Required Documents for Application

Applicants must submit the following documents by registered post:

• Three (03) originals of the Birth Certificate.

• Three (03) photocopies of the Registration Certificate issued by the SLMC.

• Three (03) photocopies of the National Identity Card (both sides).

• Three (03) copies each of English translations of the Birth Certificate and NIC (obtained from a registered government translator).

• Note: Original documents will be examined and verified in person on 09th November 2026 at the Office of the Director (Dental Services).

How to Apply

1. Duly complete the application form (Annexure I) and the Declaration of Preferences (Annexure IV). When indicating preferred stations, list a number of stations equal to or greater than your merit rank.

2. Send your application package via registered post on or before 08th November 2026 to:

Director (Dental Services)

Ministry of Health and Mass Media

No. 106, Dudley Senanayaka Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka

(Inquiries: 070-6491306)