Junior Assistant Librarian, Food & Beverage Assistant

Applications are invited from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka possessing sound health and an excellent character to fill vacant positions in the Staff of the Secretary-General of Parliament.

Available Positions, Salaries & Requirements

1. Junior Assistant Librarian (01 Vacancy)

• Salary Scale: Rs. 54,560 - 3x680 / 10x800 / 4x1,190 - 69,360/- per month (Minimum starting gross monthly salary including allowances is approximately Rs. 96,000.00).

• Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as of the closing date.

• Qualifications & Experience (Alternative pathways):

  • Pathway A: A degree from a university recognized by the UGC AND Part I of a Diploma in Library and Information Science (Note: Professional qualifications are not compulsory if the degree is in Library and Information Science) AND 3 years of experience as a Library Assistant in a public/parliamentary library after acquiring qualifications.

  • Pathway B: G.C.E. (A/L) passed in 4 subjects (old syllabus) or 3 subjects (new syllabus) in one sitting AND G.C.E. (O/L) passed in 6 subjects in not more than two sittings with credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics, and English AND Level II of a Diploma in Library and Information Science AND 5 years of experience as a Library Assistant in a public/parliamentary library.

  • Pathway C: G.C.E. (O/L) passed in 6 subjects with credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics, and English in not more than two sittings AND Level III of a Diploma in Library and Information Science AND 7 years of experience as a Library Assistant in a public/parliamentary library.

• Selection Method: Written examination followed by an interview.

2. Furniture Polisher (01 Vacancy)

• Salary Scale: Rs. 47,240 - 9x540 / 10x590 / 3x680 - 60,040/- per month (Minimum starting gross monthly salary including allowances is approximately Rs. 87,000/-).

• Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as of the closing date.

• Qualifications & Experience (Alternative pathways):

  • Pathway A: G.C.E. (O/L) passed in 6 subjects in not more than two sittings with a credit pass for Sinhala/Tamil and ordinary passes for English and Mathematics AND NVQ Level 3 certificate in Woodwork (Furniture Polishing) AND minimum 3 years of experience in furniture polishing in a recognized institution.

  • Pathway B: G.C.E. (O/L) passed in 6 subjects with a credit pass for Sinhala/Tamil and ordinary passes for English and Mathematics AND minimum 5 years of experience in furniture polishing in a recognized institution.

• Selection Method: Trade test followed by an interview.

3. Food and Beverage Assistant (08 Vacancies)

• Salary Scale: Rs. 47,240 - 9x540 / 10x590 / 3x680 - 60,040/- per month (Minimum starting gross monthly salary including allowances is approximately Rs. 90,000.00).

• Age Limit: 22 to 35 years as of the closing date.

• Educational & Professional Qualifications: G.C.E. (O/L) passed in 6 subjects in not more than two sittings with a credit pass for Sinhala or Tamil and ordinary passes for Mathematics and English AND successfully completed a Basic Dining Room Service / Food and Beverage Service course of not less than 1 year duration from SLITHM, NAITA, VTA, or a recognized vocational training institute.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Restaurant Steward / Food and Beverage Assistant in a star-class hotel or recognized institution after completing educational/professional qualifications.

• Selection Method: Trade test followed by an interview.

Terms of Appointment

• Appointment Basis: Permanent and pensionable, subject to a 3-year probationary period (or a 1-year acting period for those already confirmed in a permanent pensionable public/provincial public service post).

• Mandatory Contributions: Contributions to Widows'/Widowers' and Orphans' Pension Fund as stipulated by the government.

• Conditions: Subject to medical examination, security clearance reports, and departmental/financial regulations of the Parliamentary Staff.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application strictly in accordance with the prescribed format (available on the official website: www.parliament.lk).

2. Attach copies (not originals) of birth certificates, educational certificates, professional certificates, and service experience records.

3. Applicants working in Public / Provincial Public institutions must route their applications through their respective Head of Department/Institution.

4. Envelope Marking: Clearly state the specific post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

5. Send under registered cover on or before 16th November 2026 to:

Secretary-General of Parliament

Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka