New Opportunities: Government Job Vacancies in Sri Lanka (Gazette 2466 – Dec 5, 2025)
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (No. 2,466) dated December 5, 2025, features several important recruitment drives for the public service.
This summary covers vacancies advertised by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs (Department of National Museums) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
🏛️ Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs: National Museum Department Posts
The Department of National Museums is recruiting for various posts in the Supervisory Management Assistant (Departmental) Service Category (MN-3-2025) on an open basis.
Available Posts and Vacancies
| Index No. | Designation | Number of Vacancies |
| 01. | Entomology Assistant | 01 |
| 02. | Zoology Assistant | 01 |
| 03. | Botanical Science Assistant | 01 |
| 04. | Geology Assistant | 01 |
| 05. | Museum Security (Curator) | 06 |
| 06. | Technical Officer (Planning) | 02 |
| 07. | Technical Officer (Electrical) | 01 |
| 08. | Audio Visual Unit Officer | 01 |
- Citizenship and Character: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka and of excellent character.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years as of the closing date of applications.
- Physical Fitness: Must possess adequate physical and mental fitness to serve in any area of Sri Lanka.
- Educational Qualifications: All posts require passing the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in one sitting with six subjects, including credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics, and two other subjects.
- Note: Specific G.C.E. (A/L) and Professional Qualifications apply to each designation (e.g., Entomology Assistant requires A/L in Biological Science stream including Biology, and a National Technological Diploma (Agriculture) from Hardy Institute – Ampara).
Recruitment and Appointment Details
- Method: Based on a written test and a general interview.
- The written test consists of an Aptitude Test (100 marks, 40% pass required) and a Subject-Based Technical Test (100 marks, 40% pass required).
- The general interview is for verification of educational and physical qualifications; no marks are awarded.
- Salary Scale (MN-3-2025): Rs. 52,250−10×800−11×1,190−10×1,320−10×1,350−100,040.
- Terms: Permanent and pensionable, subject to a three-year probationary period.
Application Submission
- Deadline: On or before December 19, 2025.
- Format: Applications must be prepared by the candidate on A4 paper according to the specified model and sent by registered post.
- Envelope Marking: The top left-hand corner of the envelope must clearly state the specific post applied for.
- Address: The Director General, National Museum Department, No. 53, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07.
🧑🍳 Parliament of Sri Lanka: Post of Cook
Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for four vacancies for the Post of Cook on the Staff of the Secretary General of Parliament.
Key Requirements
- Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as of the closing date.
- Educational Qualifications: Must have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six subjects, including a Credit Pass for Sinhala/Tamil and Passes for English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
- Professional Qualifications: A basic level cookery certificate from SLITHM, VTA, or any other government-recognized institution.
- Experience: Not less than five years of working experience as a Cook in a star-class hotel or government-recognized institution after completing the educational and professional qualifications.
Recruitment and Compensation
- Method: Through a trade test and an interview.
- 50% of vacancies will be filled by external candidates and 50% by internal candidates.
- Candidates who qualify at the trade test (maximum 100 marks) will be called for an interview (maximum 100 marks).
- Salary Scale: Rs. 51,020–11×590/10×680–64,310 (approximately Rs. 89,000/- initial monthly remuneration with allowances).
- Terms: Permanent and pensionable, with an initial three-year probation period.
Application Submission
- Deadline: On or before December 26, 2025.
- Format: Applications must be prepared in accordance with the specified specimen (available in the Gazette/on www.parliament.lk) and sent only under registered cover.
- Envelope Marking: Indicate “Post of Cook” on the top left-hand corner.
- Address: Secretary General of Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.
Note for Public Service Officers: Applications must be forwarded through the relevant Head of Department.
Disclaimer: This is a summary of the official Gazette notice. Applicants are strongly advised to refer to the full text of the Gazette (No. 2,466 of 05.12.2025) for complete and accurate details, instructions, and application forms.
