DTET Field Assistant Vacancies 2026 – 99 Government Jobs
The Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET), under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for 99 Field Assistant (Labour) – Grade III vacancies in the Primary Level Non-Skilled Service Category.
The recruitment notice was published in the Sri Lanka Government Gazette dated 02 October 2026.
Applications must reach the Department by 30 October 2026.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET)
🏢 Ministry: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
💼 Position: Field Assistant (Labour) – Grade III
👥 Total Vacancies: 99
🎓 Qualification: G.C.E. O/L
🎂 Age Limit: 18–45 Years
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 40,000 – 61,880 (PL1-2025)
📋 Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable
📝 Selection Method: Structured Interview
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📅 Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Sinhala Gazette Notice
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, including at least two credit passes, within a maximum of two sittings.
💼 Professional Qualifications and Experience
Relevant professional qualifications and previous work experience related to the duties of the post will be considered additional qualifications.
🎂 Age Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 45 years as of the application closing date.
📋 Duties and Responsibilities
Selected candidates may be assigned duties involving:
- Maintenance and cleaning of technical college premises.
- Support for institutional and administrative activities.
- Labour-related duties at farms operated by technical colleges.
- Other duties assigned by the head of the institution.
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and work in any part of Sri Lanka.
💰 Salary and Appointment
Salary Scale: PL1-2025 – Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 61,880.
The appointment is permanent and pensionable, subject to applicable government regulations.
A three-year probationary period applies.
🏫 Vacancy Distribution
The 99 vacancies are distributed among the following institutions:
| Technical / Industrial College | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anuradhapura | 4 |
| Badulla | 4 |
| Jaffna | 2 |
| Kandy | 4 |
| Kurunegala | 8 |
| Maradana | 4 |
| Ratnapura | 4 |
| Anamaduwa | 4 |
| Bandarawela | 5 |
| Dambulla | 8 |
| Dehiattakandiya | 8 |
| Gampaha | 5 |
| Hasalaka | 5 |
| Homagama | 2 |
| Kegalle | 4 |
| Mannar | 2 |
| Matale | 2 |
| Monaragala | 5 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 3 |
| Ratmalana | 2 |
| Trincomalee | 2 |
| Vavuniya | 5 |
| Warakapola | 3 |
| Wariyapola | 2 |
| Weerawila | 2 |
| Total | 99 |
📝 Selection Procedure
Candidates will be selected through a structured interview based on the qualifications and evaluation criteria specified in the official Gazette.
The interview evaluation carries a total of 100 marks, covering additional educational qualifications, professional qualifications, relevant experience, extracurricular activities and interview performance.
📮 How to Apply
Applicants must prepare their applications on A4-size paper according to the specimen application form provided in the Gazette.
Completed applications must be sent by Registered Post to:
Director General
Department of Technical Education and Training
P.O. Box 557
Olcott Mawatha
Colombo 10
The application must reach the Department on or before 30 October 2026.
Applicants must write the following Sinhala wording on the top-left corner of the envelope:
“ක්ෂේත්ර සහායක (කම්කරු) තනතුරට බඳවා ගැනීම.”
Applicants already serving in the public or provincial public service must forward their applications through their respective heads of departments.
The applicant’s signature must be certified by an authorized person as specified in the Gazette.
📂 Application Form
The official Gazette includes the specimen application form on pages 7–10.
Applicants should carefully follow the prescribed format, provide the required information, and ensure that their applications are complete and properly certified.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Applicants must satisfy all required qualifications by the closing date.
- Incomplete applications, incorrectly prepared applications and late submissions will be rejected.
- Applicants must choose Sinhala or Tamil as the application medium. The selected medium cannot be changed later.
- Candidates should read the official Gazette for the full recruitment conditions and requirements.
📅 Application Closing Date
30 October 2026
Official Source: Sri Lanka Government Gazette – 02 October 2026, Part I Section (IIA), pages 4–10.
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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