Office Employee

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill two (2) vacancies for Office Employee Grade III under the Combined Service of the Ministry.

Position Summary

• Role: Office Employee Grade III (Combined Service) – 02 Posts

• Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

• Location: Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

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

• Application Deadline: November 27, 2026

Nature of the Post & Duties

• Classified as a primary non-technical general multi-task service category.

• Core duties include handling desk tasks, transporting official letters and files, performing cleaning duties as required, assisting with photocopying, managing fax communications, and carrying out other official duties assigned by the Head of Institution.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years as of the closing date of applications (upper age limit does not apply to applicants already holding permanent and pensionable government service appointments).

• Character & Fitness: Must possess an excellent character and adequate physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of the island.

• Educational Qualifications: Passed the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination in not more than two sittings with six (6) subjects, including at least two (2) credit passes.

• Statutory Compliance: Must not be a person disqualified from appointment to the public service under Chapter V of the Public Service Commission Procedural Rules. All qualifications must be fulfilled on or before the closing date.

Salary Scale & Benefits

• Salary Code: PL-1-2025

• Salary Scale (Grades III, II & I): Rs. 40,000 - 10 x 450 - 10 x 490 - 10 x 540 - 12 x 590 - 61,880/= p.m. (Salaries will be paid in accordance with Public Service Circular No. 10/2025 effective from January 1, 2027; interim calculations apply prior).

• Retirement Benefits: Contribution to Widows'/Widowers' and Orphans' Pension Scheme and Employees' Provident Fund/Pension regulations as determined by the government.

How to Apply

• Prepare your application in accordance with the specified format, attach certified copies of your birth certificate, National Identity Card/valid passport, educational certificates, and a Grama Niladhari certificate (DS 04 format).

• Clearly mark "Application for the Interview for Office Employee Grade III" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Send your application by registered post on or before November 27, 2026, to the address below:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism (Tourism Division)

No. 03, Times Building, Bristol Street (Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha)

Colombo 01, Sri Lanka