Ministry of Education Assistant Hostel Warden Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced an Open Competitive Examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant Hostel Warden – Grade III in the General Education Division.

Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens who meet the required G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level qualifications.

The online application deadline is 02 November 2026 at 9:00 PM.

📌 Quick Information

🏛️ Institution: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

💼 Position: Assistant Hostel Warden – Grade III

🏢 Division: General Education Division

📋 Recruitment: Open Competitive Examination 2026

🎓 Qualifications: G.C.E. O/L and A/L

🎂 Age Limit: 25–35 Years

💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 45,230–78,360 (MN 01–2025)

💵 Examination Fee: Rs. 600

📝 Selection: Written Examination and Suitability Assessment Interview

🌐 Application Method: Online + Certified Printed Application by Registered Post

📅 Closing Date: 02 November 2026, 9:00 PM (Online)

Sinhala Gazette Notice

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📄 Official Source: Government Gazette – 02 October 2026

1. Available Position

Assistant Hostel Warden – Grade III

Service Category: Management Assistant (Non-Technological), Segment 02.

The number of appointments and their effective date will be determined by the Secretary to the Ministry.

2. Educational Qualifications

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

Applicants must have passed six subjects in one sitting, including credit passes in:

Sinhala, Tamil or English, as applicable to the examination medium
Mathematics
Two additional subjects

G.C.E. Advanced Level

Applicants must have passed at least one subject, excluding the General Common Test and General English.

All qualifications must have been completed on or before the application closing date.

3. Age and General Requirements

Applicants must:

Be Sri Lankan citizens.
Be between 25 and 35 years of age on the closing date.
Possess good character.
Be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

4. Salary and Appointment

Salary Code: MN 01–2025

Salary Scale: Rs. 45,230–78,360

The Gazette specifies that this salary scale becomes applicable from 01 January 2027. Salary payments before that date are subject to the relevant public administration circular.

The appointment is pensionable and subject to a three-year probationary period.

Selected candidates are generally required to serve at their first assigned station for at least three years, subject to decisions by the appointing authority.

5. Examination and Selection

The written examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil.

Paper 01 – General Knowledge

Duration: 01 Hour
Maximum Marks: 100
Minimum Pass Mark: 40

Paper 02 – Intelligence Test

Duration: 01 Hour
Maximum Marks: 100
Minimum Pass Mark: 40

Candidates who pass both papers may be shortlisted according to merit for a suitability assessment interview.

The interview carries a maximum of 100 marks and considers additional educational qualifications, computer knowledge, language proficiency and a professional presentation.

6. Examination Fee

Rs. 600

The fee must be paid through an approved payment method provided by the online application system, including eligible bank cards or specified Bank of Ceylon payment facilities.

The examination fee is non-refundable.

7. How to Apply

Applications must first be submitted through the official Department of Examinations online system.

Official Application Website: https://www.doenets.lk

Navigate to:

Our Services → Online Application – Recruitment Exams / E.B. Exams

Applicants should:

Read the official examination instructions.
Complete the online application in English.
Pay the examination fee through an approved payment method.
Submit the online application before the deadline.
Download and print the submitted application.
Complete the required handwritten sections and obtain certification of the applicant’s signature.
Send the certified printed application by Registered Post according to the Gazette instructions.

Applicants already serving in the public or provincial public service must also follow the applicable institutional certification requirements.

8. Important Dates

Applications Opened: 05 October 2026, 9:00 AM

Online Application Closing: 02 November 2026, 9:00 PM

The printed application must be submitted in accordance with the Gazette’s registered-post deadline requirements.

9. Important Notes

Applications are accepted online only at the initial submission stage.
The online application must be completed in English.
Candidates should carefully check the examination medium before submission.
Incomplete applications may be rejected.
Applicants should retain copies of their application and payment confirmation.
Issuance of an examination admission card does not establish eligibility for appointment.
The Sinhala-language Gazette notice prevails in the event of inconsistencies between language versions.

Official Source: Sri Lanka Government Gazette, 02 October 2026, Part I (IIA), Pages 25–31.

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.