Instructor

The Department of Social Services, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill 15 vacancies for Vocational Instructor (Grade III) across its vocational training centers island-wide.

Position Summary

• Role: Vocational Instructor (Grade III)

• Department: Department of Social Services

• Location: Various Vocational Training Centers (Amunugumbura, Katawala, Siduwa, Thelambuyaya, Batticaloa, Kalawana, Madampape, Kilinochchi, and Wattegama)

• Employment Type: Permanent and pensionable

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

• Salary Scale: MT-01-2025: Rs. 50,090 - 10 x 540 - 11 x 630 - 10 x 1,010 - 10 x 1,190 - 84,420/- p.m. (effective from January 1, 2027, under Public Administration Circular 10/2025).

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age as of the closing date of applications.

• Educational Qualifications:

  • For Food Technology / Bakery & Pastry Production: Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (6) subjects in one sitting with credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil/English language, Mathematics, and two other subjects.

  • For Other Fields: Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (6) subjects in one sitting with credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil language, Mathematics, and two other subjects, AND passed all subjects in any stream at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination.

• Vocational Qualifications:

  • A 2-year or higher certificate in the relevant trade from a Technical College, German Technical Training Institute, Department of Small Industries, Department of Textile Industries, Department of Social Services, National Youth Services Council, or National Vocational Training Authority; OR

  • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 or equivalent recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) in the relevant technical field.

• General Requirements: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka of excellent moral character, possessing sufficient physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of the island.

Recruitment Process & Conditions

• Selection will be made through a written competitive examination (IQ and Comprehension) and a vocational practical test, followed by a general interview.

• Selected candidates are required to serve a mandatory period of five (5) years at the assigned institution.

How to Apply

• Download the specimen application form and details from the official website: www.socialservices.gov.lk.

• Send your duly completed application by post or hand-deliver it to reach the address below on or before November 30, 2026.

• Clearly write "Recruitment to the Post of Vocational Instructor" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Director

Department of Social Services

02nd Floor, Phase II, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka