Lecturer

The Ministry of Science and Technology invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill the vacancy for the post of Lecturer (Field/Office Officer Segment 01, Service Category Grade II) at the Sri Lanka Planetarium.

Position Summary

• Role: Lecturer (Service Category Grade II)

• Institution: Sri Lanka Planetarium, Ministry of Science and Technology

• Location: 3rd Floor, Sethsiripaya Stage I, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable (subject to a 3-year probationary period)

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

• Salary Scale: MN 06-2025: Rs. 62,230 - 10 x 1,190 - 11 x 1,360 - 15 x 1,670 - Rs. 114,140/- p.m. (in accordance with Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025)

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications:

  • A degree awarded by a foreign or state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); OR

  • A degree awarded by a university established by a Sri Lankan Act of Parliament; OR

  • A degree recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.

• Experience: At least one (01) year of relevant experience as a Lecturer, Instructor, or Demonstrator.

• Age Limit: Not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age as of the closing date of applications.

• 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.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on marks obtained at a written competitive examination (IQ Test and General Paper covering Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Astronomy, Space Science, and New Inventions) followed by a structured competency interview assessing presentation skills, astronomy knowledge, telescope operation, personality, and leadership.

How to Apply

• Prepare your application on an A4 size paper following the specimen layout provided in the official gazette, handwritten across the specified pages.

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

• Clearly write "Recruitment to the Post of Lecturer Grade II at the Sri Lanka Planetarium" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Applicants currently employed in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service must route their applications through their respective Department Heads.

Secretary

Ministry of Science and Technology

3rd Floor, Sethsiripaya Stage I, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka