📢 Recruitment Announcement

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced a competitive examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant Superintendent of Hostels – Grade III under the Management Assistant (Non-Technical) Segment 02 Service Category.

Eligible Sri Lankan citizens may submit applications through the official online examination application system.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

G.C.E. Advanced Level:

• Applicants must have passed at least one subject at the G.C.E. A/L Examination.
• The Common General Test and General English are excluded when determining this requirement.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level:

• Must have passed six subjects at one sitting.
• Credit passes are required for Sinhala / Tamil / English language, Mathematics and two other subjects.

👤 Other Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Must be between 25 and 35 years of age on the closing date.
• Must be of excellent character.
• Must possess sufficient physical and mental fitness to perform the duties.
• Must be willing and able to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

💰 Salary and Service Conditions

Salary Code: MN 01-2025

Salary Scale:
Rs. 45,230 – 10 × 540 – 11 × 630 – 10 × 890 – 10 × 1,190 – Rs. 78,360

The stated salary scale applies from 01 January 2027 in accordance with Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025. Payments before that date are governed by the transitional provisions of the circular.

• The appointment is pensionable.
• Selected candidates must serve at least three years at their first place of appointment, subject to authorized exceptions.
• The first Efficiency Bar Examination must be passed within three years of recruitment.
• Applicable official language proficiency requirements must be fulfilled.

🏫 Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Hostel Superintendent in managing hostel activities.
• Maintaining student discipline, safety and welfare.
• Supervising food preparation, distribution and storage.
• Maintaining records related to hostel supplies and food purchases.
• Monitoring cleanliness, sanitation and hostel facilities.
• Attending to sick students and student welfare matters.
• Protecting government property and students' belongings.
• Carrying out other relevant duties assigned by institutional authorities.

📝 Examination Structure

The competitive examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil. Candidates must select their examination medium at the time of application.

The written papers contain multiple-choice questions covering general knowledge, numerical ability, logical reasoning, intelligence and job-related knowledge.

📋 Suitability Assessment Interview

The interview carries 100 marks and assesses the following areas:

Applicants must be prepared to make a job-related presentation lasting no more than three minutes.

💳 Examination Fee

Examination Fee: Rs. 600

Payment must be made through the available payment options in the official online system:

• Bank credit card
• Internet-enabled bank debit card
• Bank of Ceylon online banking / Flex App
• Any Bank of Ceylon branch

🌐 How to Apply

1. Visit the official Department of Examinations application website.
2. Select the relevant recruitment examination.
3. Read the official instructions carefully.
4. Complete the online application in English only.
5. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 600.
6. Submit the application online.
7. Download and print the submitted application.
8. Complete the required handwritten sections and obtain attestation of the applicant's signature.
9. Send the printed application by registered post so that it reaches the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, on or before 02 November 2026.

📄 Official Gazette – 02 October 2026

Click below to open the official Gazette published on 02 October 2026.

🔔 Important Reminder

Applicants are advised to check the complete official Gazette notification for all eligibility requirements, application instructions and conditions of recruitment.

In the event of any discrepancy between the language versions, the Sinhala Gazette notification prevails.