Bursar Vacancy 2026 – South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Bursar.

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Institution: South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Post: Bursar
Salary Code: U-EX 3(II)
Salary Scale: Rs. 166,130 – 246,780 per month
Application Fee: Rs. 500
Selection Method: Structured Interview
Application Method: Registered Post
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

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Government-approved allowances applicable to the university system will be paid in addition to the salary.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must qualify under one of the following categories.

Category 1

Applicants should possess:

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CASL) or an equivalent qualification
At least six years of executive-level accounting and/or auditing experience obtained after acquiring the above qualification

Category 2

A confirmed Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor in the University Grants Commission or a Higher Educational Institution may apply if the applicant has:

Three years of satisfactory service in the post
At least one year of that service after obtaining CASL membership or an equivalent qualification

Category 3

A confirmed Senior Assistant Accountant, Senior Assistant Bursar or Senior Assistant Internal Auditor may apply with:

Ten years of executive-level accounting and/or auditing experience
At least eight years of satisfactory service in the relevant Senior Assistant post in the university system
At least three years of that experience after acquiring CASL membership or its equivalent

Category 4

A confirmed Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor may apply with:

Intermediate qualification of CASL or an equivalent qualification
A Master’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Management from a recognized university or higher educational institution
Twelve years of executive accounting and/or auditing experience after completing the Intermediate qualification
At least ten years of service as a Senior Assistant Accountant, Senior Assistant Bursar, Senior Assistant Internal Auditor or above in the university system

Category 5

A confirmed Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor with three years of satisfactory service may apply with:

A recognized Bachelor’s Degree
CASL Intermediate qualification, an equivalent qualification or HNDA
Fourteen years of executive accounting and/or auditing experience after acquiring the Intermediate qualification or HNDA
At least five years of relevant university-system service in a Deputy or Senior Assistant post carrying salary code U-EX 2(1)

Category 6

A confirmed Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor may apply with:

A recognized Bachelor’s Degree, CASL Intermediate qualification, an equivalent qualification or HNDA
At least eighteen years of accounting and/or auditing experience in the university system
At least three years of that experience in a Deputy Accountant, Deputy Bursar or Deputy Internal Auditor post

Category 7

An Accountant Grade II officer of the Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service may apply if the applicant possesses:

CASL membership or an equivalent qualification

A recognized Master’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Management

For this vacancy, a Management Degree should be in Management, Public Administration or Business Administration with a major component in Accounting and Finance.

Salary and Benefits

The applicable salary scale is:

U-EX 3(II): Rs. 166,130 – 7 × 3,900; 11 × 4,850 – Rs. 246,780 per month

Government-approved university allowances will also be paid.

The successful candidate will additionally be eligible for:

An assigned vehicle with the approved fuel allowance
Sabbatical leave subject to the applicable service requirements
Universities Provident Fund and University Pension Scheme benefits
Gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act

The appointee must contribute 10% of the monthly salary to the Provident Fund. Employer contributions will be made according to the prevailing university regulations.

Selection Method

Selection will be conducted through a structured interview.

Applicants obtaining at least 40% at the structured interview will be eligible for consideration.

The University reserves the right to shortlist applicants.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 must be paid to:

Bank: People’s Bank
Branch: Addaichenai
Account Number: 228-1001-9000-1704
Account Name: South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Collection Account

The payment receipt must be attached to the completed application.

How to Apply

Applicants should download and complete the prescribed application form available through the University vacancy page.

The completed application must be submitted together with:

Copies of all relevant certificates
Receipt confirming payment of the Rs. 500 application fee

Applications must be sent under registered cover to:

The Registrar
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
University Park
Oluvil – 32360

The words “Post of Bursar” should be written clearly on the upper-left corner of the envelope.

Applicants must clearly specify the qualification category under which they are applying.

Candidates employed by the University Grants Commission, Higher Educational Institutions, Government Departments, State Corporations or Statutory Boards must submit their applications through the head of the respective institution.

Late, incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will be rejected.

Closing Date

Applications must reach the University on or before 30 September 2026.

Official Links

Vacancy Page:
https://www.seu.ac.lk/vacancy/index.php?fun=shownews&id=260901a

SEUSL Vacancies:
https://www.seu.ac.lk/vacancy/

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.