Apply for the Personal Assistant to Chairman (Contractual) position at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka in Talawakelle. Deadline: October 19, 2026. Job Description Position: Personal Assistant to Chairman (Contractual) Organization: Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (Tea Research Board / Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure) Location: Talawakelle Contract Duration: One (01) year Salary: JM 1-2 (2025) Rs. 66,781/- (as of 01.01.2026) Role Overview: The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka is seeking a qualified Sri Lankan citizen to carry out secretarial duties for the Chairman on a one-year contractual basis. Candidate Requirements:
- Age: Between 22 and 45 years.
- Education: GCE (A/L) in three passes and GCE (O/L) with six subjects in one sitting (including 4 credits in Sinhala or Tamil, English, and Mathematics).
- Professional Qualification: A recognized one-year Diploma Course or National Certificate in Secretarial Practice.
- Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of secretarial experience in a Corporation, Board, or reputed mercantile establishment (at least one year must be after obtaining the diploma).
- Technical Skills:
- Word processing speed: 65 WPM for English and 50 WPM for Sinhala, plus computer presentation skills.
- Shorthand speed: 80 WPM for English and 70 WPM for Sinhala.
- Language: Sound communication skills in English and Sinhala (a working knowledge of Tamil is an added advantage). Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through a Written Competitive Examination and/or a Structured Interview. How to Apply:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website: www.tri.lk.
- Completed applications must include names, addresses, and contact details of two non-related referees, along with certified copies of all certificates.
- Government or Statutory Body employees must forward their applications through their Head of Institution.
- Write the applied post on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
- Mail the application to: Director / Chief Executive Officer, Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, St. Coombs, Talawakelle.