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The Education Co-operative Society (EDCS) is a premier co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, comprising members from the education service across Sri Lanka. EDCS invites applications from qualified, enthusiastic, and result-oriented external candidates for permanent positions at its Head Office and branch network (branch offices located in major towns across all districts except Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, and Mannar).

Available Positions & Salaries

1. Chief Training Officer (Staff Services Category - SG-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 01

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 46,200 - 575 x 10

  • Qualifications: Degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or Social Sciences from a recognized university with 2 years of experience in the training field; OR A/L pass with a diploma of not less than 1 year in HR Management or Education and 3 years of experience; OR 10 years of experience as Assistant Trainer Grade II in the Co-operative Society.

2. Translator (Sinhala/Tamil) (Staff Services Category - SG-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 01

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 46,200 - 575 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass, O/L pass with 4 credits in not more than two sittings (including Mathematics, Language, and English), certification as an approved Sworn Translator by the Department of Official Languages or Ministry of Justice, and 1 year of experience.

3. Holiday Resort Manager (Staff Services Category - SG-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 04

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 46,200 - 575 x 10

  • Qualifications: Degree including Residential Management or Hotel Management from a recognized university with 2 years of experience; OR A/L pass with a diploma of not less than 1 year in Residential or Hotel Management and 3 years of experience.

4. Head of Section (Accounts) (Staff Services Category - SG-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 20

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 46,200 - 575 x 10

  • Qualifications: Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance with 2 years of experience; OR A/L pass with a diploma of not less than 1 year in Accounting, Finance, or Banking and 5 years of experience; OR 10 years of experience in a relevant operational role within the Co-operative Society.

5. Technical Officer (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 01

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with a 1-year diploma in technical subjects from NAITA, Technical College, or a recognized institution with 1 year of experience; OR O/L pass in 6 subjects (in not more than two sittings) with a 1-year technical diploma and 3 years of experience; OR service as Technical Officer Grade I in the society.

6. Service Promotion Officer (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 28

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with O/L pass in 4 subjects with credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English) in not more than two sittings, plus 1 year of experience in member recruitment, service/deposit/project/loan promotion; OR O/L pass in 6 subjects with a certificate course in marketing/business promotion and 3 years of experience.

7. Graphic Designer (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 01

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with a 1-year diploma in Graphic Design and 2 years of experience; OR O/L pass in 6 subjects (in not more than two sittings) with a 1-year diploma in Graphic Design and 4 years of experience.

8. IT Assistant (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 10

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with a 1-year diploma in IT (application and hardware) and 1 year of experience; OR NVQ Level 4 certificate in IT (application and hardware) with 2 years of experience.

9. Management Services Officer (Accounts) (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 129

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L in Commerce stream with O/L pass in 4 subjects with credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English) in not more than two sittings; OR O/L pass with 4 credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English) plus AAT Stage II or Charted Accountants Foundation Stage I; OR A/L Commerce pass with 5 years of experience as Office Assistant Grade I.

10. Management Services Officer (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 98

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with O/L pass in 4 subjects with credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English) in not more than two sittings; OR A/L pass with 5 years of experience as Office Assistant Grade I.

11. Cashier (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 17

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with O/L pass in 4 subjects with credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English); OR A/L pass with 3 years of relevant experience; OR O/L pass with 4 credits (including Mathematics, Language, and English) and 5 years of relevant experience.

12. Chef / Cook (Operational Services Category - O-Grade III)

  • Vacancies: 05

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 38,700 - 350 x 10

  • Qualifications: A/L pass with a 1-year diploma from a government-recognized hotel school and 2 years of experience; OR O/L pass in 6 subjects with a 6-month culinary course and 5 years of experience; OR A/L pass with 10 years of experience as Assistant Chef in the society.

13. Technician (Support Services Category - S.1-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 02

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 35,100 - 290 x 10

  • Qualifications: O/L pass with a certificate course in technical work and 1 year of experience.

14. Driver (Support Services Category - S.1-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 03

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 35,100 - 290 x 10

  • Qualifications: O/L pass in 6 subjects, 3-year-old heavy vehicle driving license, and 3 years of driving experience.

15. Office Assistant (Support Services Category - S.1-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 20

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 35,100 - 290 x 10

  • Qualifications: O/L pass obtained in not more than two sittings.

16. Receptionist (Support Services Category - S.1-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 27

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 35,100 - 290 x 10

  • Qualifications: O/L pass in not more than two sittings with credit passes for Language and English.

17. Record Keeper (Support Services Category - S.1-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 36

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 35,100 - 290 x 10

  • Qualifications: O/L pass in not more than two sittings with 1 year of experience in a relevant field.

18. Holiday Resort Assistant (Support Services Category - S.2-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 08

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 33,500 - 250 x 10

  • Qualifications: G.C.E. O/L pass.

19. Labourer (Support Services Category - S.3-Grade II)

  • Vacancies: 33

  • Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 30,100 - 180 x 10

  • Qualifications: Passed Grade 10.

General Conditions & Benefits

  • Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (upper age limit does not apply to candidates currently serving in the co-operative service).

  • Allowances: In addition to the basic monthly salary, employees receive a Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 17,800/- and an approved allowance of Rs. 11,000/-.

  • Retirement Benefits: Permanent positions with non-pensionable status; EPF contributions include 10% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.

How to Apply

  • Applicants must send a self-prepared CV in English accompanied by a completed application form matching the provided format, along with copies of educational and professional certificates.

  • Applications must be sent via registered post or hand-delivered to reach the President on or before November 26, 2026.

  • Candidates are also required to apply online using the QR code provided in the official notice (Note: Online application via QR code alone is not sufficient; physical documents must be mailed)

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