Department of National Museums Vacancies 2026 – Document Restorer, Electrician & Carpenter
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Department of National Museums, operating under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several Primary Semi-Skilled Officer vacancies.
Applications are invited for the positions of Document Restorer, Electrician and Carpenter. A total of four vacancies are available.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Department of National Museums
💼 Job Category: Primary Semi-Skilled Officer Grade
📋 Available Positions: Document Restorer, Electrician and Carpenter
👥 Total Vacancies: 04
🎓 Qualifications: G.C.E. O/L and relevant NVQ Level 2
🎂 Age Limit: 18–45 years
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 41,800–65,560 per month
📝 Selection: Trade Test and Structured Interview
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Sinhala Gazette
Available Vacancies
Document Restorer – 02 Vacancies
The selected officers will be responsible for conserving printed books, documents, manuscripts, library materials and different types of museum objects. They will also be responsible for the custody and protection of assigned materials.
Electrician – 01 Vacancy
The selected officer will attend to electrical faults, repairs and maintenance at the Department of National Museums and regional museums. The duties may also include plumbing maintenance and monitoring electrical transformer operations.
Carpenter – 01 Vacancy
The selected officer will undertake the preparation, repair and maintenance of wooden items required by institutions administered by the Department of National Museums.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, including at least two credit passes, in not more than two sittings.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants must possess a minimum National Vocational Qualification of NVQ Level 2 in the field relevant to the position being applied for, as determined by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
Other Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Possess an excellent character.
- Be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Be between 18 and 45 years of age as of the closing date.
- Have completed all required qualifications by the closing date.
Salary and Appointment
The applicable monthly salary scale under PL-2-2025 is:
Rs. 41,800 – 10 × 490 – 10 × 540 – 10 × 590 – 12 × 630 – Rs. 65,560
The appointments are permanent and pensionable. Selected candidates will be subject to a three-year probationary period and the applicable public service regulations.
Selection Procedure
Recruitment will be based on the results of:
- A trade test relevant to the applied field.
- A structured interview.
Applicants must obtain at least 50% of the marks allocated for the trade test.
Application Procedure
Applicants must prepare their applications on A4 paper according to the specimen application included in the Gazette notice.
Certified copies of the required educational and professional certificates should be attached to the application.
The position applied for must be clearly written on the top-left corner of the envelope.
Completed applications must be sent by registered post to:
Director General
Department of National Museums
No. 53, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Colombo 07
Applications must reach the above address on or before 30 September 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the complete official Gazette notice before submitting their applications. Incomplete, incorrectly prepared or late applications may be rejected.
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.
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