Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment
National Institute of Labour Studies
Vacancies
Applications are invited from those who have fulfilled qualifications indicated under the
existing vacancies in the following posts in the National Institute of Labour Studies affiliated
to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Relations and Foreign Employment and established by
the National Institute of Labour Studies Act, No.12 of 2010.
Recruitments will be made from amongst applicants who have fulfilled the qualifications set
out in this notice as per the number of vacancies subsequent to an interview to be conducted
by the National Institute of Labour Studies.
01. Business Promotion Officer – Posts 01
1. Salary code - JM 1-1 – 2016
2. Salary scale – Rs. 42600/-10x755-18x1135-70580/-
(In terms of Management Services Circular 02/2016, the basic salary at
recruitment will be Rs. 42,600/-)
3. Qualifications
3.1 For external candidates
- A degree in any discipline recognized by the University Grants
Commission
- Preference will be given to officers who have been engaged in business
promotion activities in a government, semi-government or private
institution.
Age limit - Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. The
maximum age limit is not applicable to internal candidates.
3.2 For internal candidates
1. Should have fulfilled the qualifications for the above external candidates,
and
2. Five (05) years' experience in the "Management Assistant" service category
Grade II in a post associated with the relevant to the field of subject.
4. Method of recruitment
Through a structured interview to be conducted by a panel appointed by the
Appointing Authority.
02. Information Technology Officer – Posts-01
1. Salary code - JM 1-1 – 2016
2. Salary scale - Rs. 42,600/- 10 x 755 -18- 1135 -70,580/-
(In terms of Management Services Circular 02/2016, the basic salary at
recruitment will be Rs. 42,600/-)
3. Qualifications
3.1 For external candidates
- A degree recognized by the University Grants Commission. Preference will
be given to graduates in Information Technology/candidates who have
studied Information Technology as a subject.
- Preference will be given to officers who have serve in a position associated
with Information Technology in a government, semi-government or
private institution.
Age limit - Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. The
maximum age limit is not applicable to internal candidates.
3.2 For internal candidates
1. Should have fulfilled the qualifications for the above external candidates,
and
2. Five (05) years' experience in the "Management Assistant" service category
Grade II in a post associated with the relevant to the field of subject.
4. Method of recruitment
Through a structured interview to be conducted by a panel appointed by the
Appointing Authority.
03. Management Assistant (Non-technical) : Posts 05
1 Service category : Management Assistant (Non-technical)
2 Salary code: MA 1-1
3 Salary scale: Rs. 27,910 – 10 x 300 -7 x350 -4x495 -20 x 660- Rs. 48,540
(In terms of Management Services Circular 02/2016, the basic salary at
recruitment will be Rs. 27,910/-)
4 Qualifications
4.1 For external candidates
Should have passed 06 subjects with 04 credit passes including Sinhala/Tamil,
Mathematics and English Language at the General Certificate of Education
(Ordinary Level) Examination in in one sitting, and
Should have passed at least three (03) subjects at the General Certificate of
Education (Advanced Level) Examination (excluding Common General Test)
4.2 For internal candidates
Primary Grade – Employees of the non-technical and technical service categories
with following qualifications can apply for this post.
i. Should have passed 06 subjects with 04 credit passes including
Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics and English Language at the General
Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination in one sitting, and
ii. Should hold a permanent post in the service and should have been
confirmed in the post
iii. Should have completed a satisfactory period of service at least of 05 years
in a permanent post on the due date.
5. Method of recruitment
Through a structured interview to be conducted by a panel appointed by the
Appointing Authority.
Age limit - Should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years. The
maximum age limit is not applicable to internal candidates.
Other Qualifications
i. Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka
ii. Should be physically and mentally fit to duly discharge the duties assigned to the
post.
iii. Should be of excellent moral character.
Conditions of employment
This appointment is permanent and those selected will be entitled to the Employees'
Provident Fund Employees' Trust Fund.
Method of Application
The application from should be in conformity with the specimen attached to this notification and it
should be prepared on a paper of A4 size in such a manner that item numbers 01 to 03 appear on the
first page and the remainder on the other pages and should forwarded with copies of certificates
confirming educational and professional qualifications and experience. Further, the candidates who
are already employed in government corporations/ boards should submit their applications through
the heads of their respective institutions. Applications which are not in conformity with the specimen
attached to this notification will be rejected without notice.
The post applied for should be written clearly on the top left hand corner of the envelope containing
the application and should be sent under the registered cover to reach the following address on or
before 30.
20.05.2024. If applications are submitted for several posts, applications should be submitted
for each post separately.
Applications that are received after the closing date of the applications will be rejected. The above
recruitment will be made through a structured interview conducted by a panel of interviewers.
The final decision as to the recruitment to the above posts shall lie with the Governing Council of the
National Institute of Labour Studies.
Telephone No: 0112 786541 Director General
Email:
[email protected] National Institute of Labour Studies
Website: www.nils.gov.lk 2nd Floor
Labour Secretariat
Colombo -05
