Open University Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Colombo Regional Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Post of Technical Assistant (On Contract) for the Pre-school at the Colombo Regional Centre.
The vacancy is available under the Department of Early Childhood & Primary Education.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
🏢 Department: Early Childhood & Primary Education
💼 Position: Technical Assistant (On Contract)
🏫 Place: Pre-school – Colombo Regional Centre
🎓 Qualification: G.C.E. O/L or NVQ Level 02
💰 Monthly Allowance: Rs. 30,000
📅 Initial Appointment: 6 Months
📈 Extension: Up to 2 Years based on performance
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
⏰ Closing Date: 04 October 2026
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🎓 Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Passed the G.C.E. O/L Examination
OR
- NVQ Level 02
⭐ Preference
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed one of the following programmes offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka:
- Certificate / Advanced Certificate in Pre-school Education
- Diploma in Early Childhood & Primary Education Programme
💰 Remuneration
The selected candidate will receive a fixed monthly allowance of:
Rs. 30,000
The allowance is inclusive of the Cost of Living (COL) allowance.
The selected candidate will also be entitled to EPF and ETF.
📅 Duration of Appointment
The appointment will initially be made for a period of six (06) months.
The appointment may be extended for up to two years based on performance.
💼 Main Duty
The main duty of the selected candidate will be assisting the pre-school teachers of the OUSL Pre-school in Nawala.
📮 How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including an email address
- Copies of educational qualifications
Applications should be sent by Registered Post to:
Head
Department of Early Childhood & Primary Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda
⏰ Closing Date
Applications should be submitted on or before:
04 October 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates, and qualified shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
☎️ Inquiries
Dr. P. Seneviratne
Head of the Department
Telephone:
2881400
2881399
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
