Railway Technological Management Assistant

The Sri Lanka Railways invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the open competitive entrance examination to recruit candidates for the training period preceding permanent appointment as Railway Technical Management Assistant (Mechanical) Grade III (3rd Service Category - MT 02) across 80 vacancies.

Position Summary

• Role: Railway Technical Management Assistant (Mechanical) – Grade III (Training)

• Department: Sri Lanka Railways

• Location: Olcott Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable (upon successful completion of training and examinations)

• Application Deadline: December 7, 2026

• Training Period & Allowance:

  • Duration: 1 Year

  • Monthly Allowance (2026): Rs. 41,209/- p.m. (increasing to Rs. 42,780/- p.m. from January 1, 2027)

• Salary Scale (Post-Training Grade III): MT-02-2025: Rs. 50,630 - 10 x 630 - 11 x 670 - 10 x 1,010 - 10 x 1,190 - 86,300/- p.m. (plus government-approved allowances).

Specialization Fields

Recruitment covers the following technical trades:

• General Fitter

• Diesel Fitter

• Mechanical Fitter

• Machinist

• Welder

• Gas Cutter

• Plater

• Boiler Maker / Boiler Fitter

• Motor Mechanic

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications:

  • 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.

  • AND passed all subjects under the Physical Science / Technology stream at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination (excluding General Paper).

  • (Note: Trainees who entered the Sri Lanka German Railway Technical Training Centre by June 15, 2017, and hold a recognized training certificate upon successful course completion are exempt from the standard A/L educational requirements).

• Vocational Qualifications:

  • Completed a full-time technical course of not less than 2½ years in a relevant field from the Sri Lanka German Railway Technical Training Centre or an institute recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).

  • (Priority is given to trainees from the Sri Lanka German Railway Technical Training Centre).

• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age as of the closing date of applications.

• General & Physical Requirements: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka of excellent moral character, possessing the requisite physical and mental fitness and specific visual acuity standards stipulated under railway regulations.

Service Conditions & Bond

• Selected candidates must enter into an agreement and surety bond to serve Sri Lanka Railways for a mandatory period of ten (10) years following appointment to Grade III.

How to Apply

• Pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,200/= to People's Bank, City Centre Branch, Account No. 176-100129027-313 under the name of the General Manager of Railways, and securely attach the original bank receipt to your application.

• Prepare your application on both sides of an A4 size paper (29.5 x 21 cm) following the specimen format published in the official gazette notice, ensuring handwritten or typed completion.

• Send your duly completed application by registered post to reach the address below on or before December 7, 2026.

• Clearly write "Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Training Period for Vacancies in the Post of Railway Technical Management Assistant (Mechanical) Grade III - 2026" 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.

General Manager of Railways

General Manager's Office

P.O. Box 355, Olcott Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka