Assistant Security Officer

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) invites applications from qualified and experienced citizens of Sri Lanka who have served in the regular service of the Tri Forces or in the Special Task Force (STF) of the Sri Lanka Police to be considered for the position of Assistant Security Officer on a contract basis within the Security Services Department.

Position Summary

• Role: Assistant Security Officer (On Contract)

• Department: Security Services Department

• Institution: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

• Location: No. 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Contract Basis (initially for one year, renewable up to three years based on performance; not absorbable into the permanent cadre)

• Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring a secure and protective environment that enables all CBSL employees to perform their tasks at an optimum level.

• Safeguarding CBSL employees, visitors, properties, and assets from potential threats.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Minimum of 6 passes in the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination at one sitting; passing the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination will be considered an added advantage.

• Age Limit (as of 23.11.2026):

  • Male: Not less than 40 years and not more than 50 years of age.

  • Female: Not less than 35 years and not more than 50 years of age.

• Service Experience: Minimum of 22 years for male and 15 years for female with unblemished and uninterrupted regular service in the Sri Lanka Armed Forces or the Special Task Force (STF) of the Sri Lanka Police. Specialization in fields such as Special Forces, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Provost, Weapon or Physical Training Instructor, Fire and Safety, Communicator, or Intelligence will be considered an added advantage.

• Rank Held: Retired non-commissioned officers holding the rank of Sergeant / Petty Officer or above from the regular service of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, or Air Force, and Sergeant or above from the STF of the Sri Lanka Police.

• Physical & Medical Requirements:

  • Height: Male minimum 165 cm (5'5"), Female minimum 162.5 cm (5'4").

  • BMI: Male $20 < \text{BMI} < 27$, Female $17 < \text{BMI} < 25$.

  • Chest (Male): Minimum 81.3 cm (32").

  • Must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit to carry out field duties in any part of the country.

Remuneration & Benefits

• All-inclusive taxable monthly allowance of Rs. 100,000.00.

• Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' Trust Fund (ETF), and Medical Benefits.

How to Apply

• Download the prescribed application form from the official website: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/careers.

• Send your duly completed application along with all required documents (Birth Certificate, National Identity Card, G.C.E. O/L and A/L certificates, Service Book from Tri Forces or Service Letters from SL Police, and other training/qualification certificates) by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 23, 2026.

• Clearly indicate "Application for the Post of Assistant Security Officer (on Contract)" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Director / Human Resources

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

No. 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka