Japan Tec Full-Time Courses 2027 – AETI Apprentice Intake

The Automobile Engineering Training Institute (AETI), commonly known as Japan Tec, has invited applications for the recruitment of apprentices for its full-time courses for the year 2027.

The institute operates under the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). Applications are accepted from eligible Sri Lankan male and female candidates.

Sinhala Advertisement

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🏛️ Institution: Automobile Engineering Training Institute – Japan Tec
🏢 Authority: National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority – NAITA
📚 Programme: Full-Time Courses – Apprentice Intake 2027
🎓 Qualification: Grade 8 / G.C.E. O/L
👥 Age Limit: 16–25 years as at 01 January 2027
⏳ Course Duration: 1–3 years
💰 Course Fees: Rs.30,000–Rs.200,000
💳 Examination Fee: Rs.1,000
🏅 Certificate: NVQ Level 4 and AETI Certificate
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📅 Published Date: 28 August 2026
🔴 Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Available Full-Time Courses

1. Automobile Technician

Duration: 3 years
Course Fee: Rs.200,000

2. Automobile Electrician

Duration: 3 years
Course Fee: Rs.200,000

3. Machinist / CNC

Duration: 3 years
Course Fee: Rs.170,000

4. Automobile A/C Technician

Duration: 2 years
Course Fee: Rs.70,000

5. Automobile Tinker

Duration: 1½ years
Course Fee: Rs.30,000

6. Automobile Painter

Duration: 1½ years
Course Fee: Rs.30,000

7. ICT Technician

Duration: 1 year
Course Fee: Rs.40,000

A limited number of evening-course places may be offered after the daytime intake. An additional fee of 50% will be charged for evening courses.

Educational Qualifications

Automobile Technician, Automobile Electrician, Machinist/CNC and Automobile A/C Technician

Applicants should have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. O/L Examination, including:

Sinhala
Mathematics
Science

The required passes must have been obtained within no more than two sittings.

Automobile Tinker and Automobile Painter

Applicants should have passed Grade 8 at a government school or a government-recognized school.

ICT Technician

Applicants should have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. O/L Examination, including:

Sinhala Language
English Language
Mathematics

The passes must have been obtained within no more than two sittings.

Age Requirement

Applicants must be not less than 16 years and not more than 25 years of age as at 01 January 2027.

Selection Process

Eligible applicants must sit for a one-hour aptitude examination consisting of Mathematics and General Knowledge.

The examination can be answered in Sinhala or English. However, course instruction will be conducted only in Sinhala.

Candidates will be invited for interviews according to the marks obtained at the written examination.

Certificates

Candidates who successfully complete their training and final assessments will receive:

Automobile Engineering Training Institute Certificate
National Vocational Qualification Level 4 Certificate issued through the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

Facilities and Benefits

Selected apprentices may receive:

Workshop uniforms
Financial assistance for selected trainees experiencing economic difficulties
English-language and computer training
Library and canteen facilities
Concessionary SLTB season tickets

Scholarships may be provided to selected trainees from low-income and Aswesuma beneficiary families.

Candidates with hearing or speech impairments may apply for the courses specifically identified for them in the official notice.

Examination Fee

A non-refundable examination fee of Rs.1,000 must be deposited at the People’s Bank, Dematagoda Branch.

Account Number: 071100103320674

The depositor’s name and National Identity Card number must be written on the receipt.

Payments made through online banking or Cash Deposit Machines will not be accepted.

The payment receipt must be attached to the application.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply for up to three courses by indicating their choices in priority order.

The completed application should be submitted with:

Copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card
Original examination-fee deposit receipt
Completed official application form

Applications must be sent by registered post to:

Director/Principal
Automobile Engineering Training Institute
No. 69/A, Baseline Road
Orugodawatta
Sri Lanka

Write “Recruitment of Apprentices – 2027” on the upper-left corner of the envelope.

Applicants currently following a full-time training programme under NAITA are not eligible to apply.

Application forms can be obtained free of charge from the institute or downloaded from the official AETI website.

Closing Date

Completed applications must reach the institute on or before 30 September 2026.

Contact Information

Registrar: 011-2572977 / 011-2531844

Official Sources

Official AETI Website:
https://aeti.naita.gov.lk/

Official Gazette Advertisement and Application Form:
Available in the Gazette dated 28 August 2026, pages 67–70.

Applicants should carefully read the official Gazette notice before submitting their applications.

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.