National Museum Geology Assistant & Technical Officer Vacancies 2026
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 Geology Assistant and Technical Officer (Electrical) positions.
Applications are invited under the open recruitment procedure approved by the Public Service Commission.
⚡ Quick Information
🏢 Institution: Department of National Museums
🏛️ Ministry: Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
💼 Positions: Geology Assistant and Technical Officer (Electrical)
📌 Total Vacancies: 02
📋 Service Category: Supervisory Management Assistant – Technical
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 52,250–100,040
🎂 Age Limit: 18–30 Years
📑 Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable
📝 Selection: Written Examination and General Interview
🌐 Examination Medium: Sinhala, Tamil or English
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📰 Gazette Date: 11 September 2026
📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Sinhala Gazette
Available Vacancies
1. Geology Assistant
Number of vacancies: 01
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in one sitting.
- Credit passes in Sinhala, Tamil or English Language, Mathematics and two other subjects.
- Passed the required subjects in the G.C.E. Advanced Level Biological Science stream in one sitting, including Biology, as specified in the official notice.
Professional Qualification
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Geology or Gemmology awarded by the University of Moratuwa.
Main Responsibilities
The selected officer will be responsible for maintaining records of geological objects and specimens and assisting with the protection and management of items belonging to the Geology Division.
2. Technical Officer (Electrical)
Number of vacancies: 01
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in one sitting.
- Credit passes in Sinhala, Tamil or English Language, Mathematics and two other subjects.
- Passed the required subjects in the G.C.E. Advanced Level Science or Mathematics stream.
- The relevant subjects should include Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Combined Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics, as specified in the official notice.
Professional Qualification
Applicants must possess a qualification in Electrical Engineering at NVQ Level 5 or above, as determined by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
Main Responsibilities
The selected officer will assist with electrical maintenance work at the Department of National Museums and its museums.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising electrical maintenance work.
- Maintaining and repairing auditorium equipment.
- Maintaining microfilm and CCTV systems.
- Performing other duties assigned by the Head of the Department.
General Eligibility Requirements
Every applicant must:
- Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Possess an excellent character.
- Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position.
- Be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age as of the closing date.
- Have completed all required qualifications by the closing date.
Appointment and Salary
These appointments are permanent and pensionable. Selected candidates will be subject to a three-year probationary period.
The applicable monthly salary scale under MN-3-2025 is:
Rs. 52,250 – 10 × 800 – 11 × 1,190 – 10 × 1,320 – 10 × 1,350 – Rs. 100,040
Salary payments will be made according to the applicable provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.
Selection Process
Recruitment will be based on a written examination followed by a general interview.
The written examination consists of two papers:
- Intelligence Test – 100 marks, one hour and a minimum pass mark of 50%.
- Subject-Related Technical Test – 100 marks, one hour and a minimum pass mark of 50%.
The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Applicants will not be permitted to change their selected examination medium later.
The general interview will verify educational qualifications, professional qualifications, identity and physical fitness. No marks will be awarded at the general interview.
Application Procedure
Applicants must prepare their applications according to the specimen application provided in the official Gazette notice.
- The application must be prepared on both sides of A4-size paper.
- All requested information must be completed accurately.
- Certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates must be attached.
- The applicant’s signature must be properly certified.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow the specimen format may be rejected.
- Applications must be sent by registered post.
The top-left corner of the envelope must clearly state:
“Recruitment to the Post of …………… in the Supervisory Management Assistant (Technical) Service Category of the Department of National Museums – 2026”
Applicants should insert the name of the position being applied for in the blank space.
Application Address
Director General
Department of National Museums
No. 53
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Colombo 07
📅 Completed applications must reach the above address on or before 30 September 2026.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the complete official Gazette notice before applying.
Official source: Department of Government Printing
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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