NAITA Vacancies 2026 – 128 Government Job Vacancies

This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 2, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for a wide range of vacancies.
A total of 128 vacancies across 23 job categories are available, including Director, Assistant Director, Lecturer, Training Officer, Instructor, Driver, Office Aide and several technical and administrative positions.
🏛️ Institution: National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA)
💼 Job Categories: 23
👥 Total Vacancies: 128
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📅 Closing Date: 02 September 2026
🇱🇰 Eligibility: Sri Lankan Citizens
📌 Vacancy Details
| 01 | Director / Principal (Automobile Engineering Training Institute – Orugodawatte) | AR-2 | 01 |
| 02 | Assistant Director (Admin. & Supplies) | MM 1-1 | 01 |
| 03 | Assistant Director (Maintenance & Civil) | MM 1-1 | 01 |
| 04 | Assistant Director (Information Systems) | MM 1-1 | 01 |
| 05 | Assistant Director (Certificate) | MM 1-1 | 01 |
| 06 | Lecturer Gr. II | AR-1 | 04 |
| 07 | District Officer Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 04 |
| 08 | Training Officer Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 12 |
| 09 | Accounts Officer Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 02 |
| 10 | Database Administrator Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 01 |
| 11 | System Administrator Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 01 |
| 12 | VRU Service Officer Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 01 |
| 13 | Quality Assurance Officer Gr. II | JM 1-1 | 03 |
| 14 | Transport Officer Gr. III | MA-4 | 01 |
| 15 | Instructor Gr. III | MA-4 | 20 |
| 16 | Translator Gr. III (Tamil) | MA-3 | 01 |
| 17 | Instructor Assistant Gr. III | MA 2-2 | 44 |
| 18 | Technical Illustrator Gr. III | MA 2-2 | 02 |
| 19 | Laboratory Assistant Gr. III | MA 1-2 | 02 |
| 20 | Lithomachine Operator Gr. III | PL-3 | 01 |
| 21 | Driver Gr. III (Contract Basis) | PL-3 | 10 |
| 22 | Skilled Craftsman Gr. III | PL-2 | 02 |
| 23 | Office Aide Gr. III (Contract Basis) | PL-1 | 15 |
👥 Total Vacancies
128 Vacancies
The largest number of vacancies are available for:
Instructor Assistant Gr. III – 44 vacancies
Instructor Gr. III – 20 vacancies
Office Aide Gr. III – 15 vacancies
Training Officer Gr. II – 12 vacancies
Driver Gr. III – 10 vacancies
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🎓 Qualifications & Eligibility
Educational, professional and experience requirements differ according to the position applied for.
Applicants should therefore check the detailed advertisement and guidelines published by NAITA before submitting an application.
📮 How to Apply
Applications should be prepared according to the guidelines provided on the official NAITA website.
Completed applications must be sent by Registered Post to:
Chairman
National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority
No. 971, Sri Jayawardanapura Mawatha
Welikada, Rajagiriya
Sri Lanka
The post applied for must be clearly mentioned on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
📑 Applying for More Than One Post
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate applications in separate envelopes.
Copies of the relevant certificates should also be submitted separately for each position.
🏛️ Government Sector Applicants
Applicants currently employed in Ministries, Government Departments or Statutory Bodies should forward their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.
The Head of Institution should certify whether the applicant can be released if selected for appointment.
⚠️ Important Notice
Applications that do not comply with the requirements specified in the official advertisement/guidelines may be rejected.
Candidates should carefully verify the qualifications and requirements applicable to their selected post before applying.
⏳ Closing Date
02 September 2026
Applications should reach NAITA on or before 02 September 2026.
🏛️ Official Source
National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA)
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
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.
