Information and Communication Technology Assistant (Open)

Applications are invited from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Information and Communication Technology Assistant (Grade III) in the Northern Provincial Information and Communication Technology Service. The examination will be conducted by the Secretary of the Northern Provincial Public Service Commission in December 2026.

Position Summary

• Role: Information and Communication Technology Assistant – Grade III (Northern Provincial Information and Communication Technology Service)

• Number of Vacancies: 02

• Issuing Authority: Northern Provincial Public Service Commission

• Location: Northern Province, Sri Lanka (Transferable across the Northern Province)

• Employment Type: Permanent and pensionable, subject to a 3-year probationary period

• Application Closing Date: 20th November 2026

Salary Scale

• Salary Scale: MT 1 - 2025: Rs. 50,090 - 10 x 540 - 11 x 630 - 10 x 1,010 - 10 x 1,190 - Rs. 84,420/- (in accordance with Public Administration Circular 10/2025). (Note: Passing the 1st Efficiency Bar Examination is required prior to reaching the 4th step).

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

1. General Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Residency Requirement: Must have had continuous permanent residency in the Northern Province for at least 03 years within the 6-year period preceding the closing date of applications; OR the applicant or their parents must have been born in the Northern Province and possess continuous permanent residency of at least 05 years.

• Good character and sound physical/mental health.

• Age Limit: Between 18 and 35 years as of the closing date of applications (20.11.2026).

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications:

  • Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in 6 subjects in not more than two sittings with Credit passes for Tamil/Sinhala Language, Mathematics, and English Language, along with 2 other subjects.

• Professional Qualifications (Must fulfill any one):

  • (i) A Diploma / Higher Diploma or equivalent higher-level course in Computer Science / Information Technology / Information and Communication Technology from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); OR

  • (ii) A higher course or course of study of not less than 130 hours in Computer / IT / ICT from a UGC-recognized university/degree-awarding institute; OR

  • (iii) National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 or higher certificate in Computer / IT / ICT from an institution recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) or established by an Act of Parliament; OR a course of study of not less than 1500 hours in Computer / IT / ICT.

Examination Scheme

The competitive written examination consists of two question papers (conducted in Tamil and Sinhala mediums):

1. Paper I – Information and Communication Technology: Structured and multiple-choice questions covering general IT knowledge, operating systems, software (word processing, spreadsheets, database management), hardware, internet, and e-mail (Duration: 2 hours, 100 marks).

2. Paper II – Aptitude: 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions measuring statistics, critical reasoning, and general knowledge (Duration: 1 hour, 100 marks).

• Passing Mark: Minimum of 40% for each paper and an aggregate of at least 50% overall.

How to Apply

1. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 500/- to the name of "Secretary, Provincial Public Service Commission, Northern Province" at any Divisional Secretariat in the Northern Province and securely attach the receipt to the application.

2. Download the application form from the official Northern Provincial Council website: www.np.gov.lk.

3. Envelope Marking: Write "NP/07/10/01/205" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

4. Send via registered post on or before 20th November 2026 to:

Secretary

Provincial Public Service Commission

Northern Province, No. 393/48, Kovil Road, Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

(Phone: 021 221 9939 | Email: examppsenp@gmail.com)