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The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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No. 2,365 – friday, December 29, 2023
(Published by Authority)
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1. General Qualifications required : specified period with a view to testing him in his new post.
3:1:8 Selected candidates (Other than those already holding permanent
1:1 Every applicant must furnish satisfactory proof that he is a Sri or temporary appointments in the Public Service) who have already been
Lankan. A ,Sri Lankan, is a citizen of Sri Lanka by descent or by registration medically examined will be required to undergo a medical examination
as defined in the Sri Lanka Citizenship Act. by a Government Medical Officer to test their physical fitness to serve in
1:2 A candidate for any post for which the minimum educational any part of the Island.
qualification prescribed is a pass in the Senior School Certificate
Examination or equivalent or higher examination, should have a pass 4. Terms of Engagement :
in the Senior School Certificate Examination or equivalent or higher 4:1 Public officers appointed to permanent and pensionable posts should
examination, should have a pass either in Sinhala language or Tamil contribute to the ‘Widows and Orphans’ Pension Scheme from their salary
language obtained,as the case may be, at the Senior School Certificate an amount equivalent to the percentage the Government requires to recover
Examination or its equivalent if he is either a Sinhalese educated in Sinhala from their salary.
Medium or if he is a Tamil educated in Tamil Medium (This requirement
4:2 Public officers appointed to permanent or temporary posts on
will not apply to those who are in the public service from a date prior to
January 01,1961, and who seek appointments to other posts in the public Provident Fund basis will be required to contribute 6% of their consolidated
service). salary to the Public Service Provident Fund. The Government will
1:3 Application from the ,New Entrants, Public Officers, who are not contribute as its share of contributions an amount equal to 150% of the
either Sinhala or Tamil educated, whose probationary trial appointments compulsory contributions credited to the fund at the close of the Financial
have been terminated for failure to pass the prescribed official language Year.
proficiency tests will not be entertained unless they have obtained the 4:3 Officers who hold pensionable appointments in the Public Service
qualifications which could entitle them to seek exemptions from the highest and who are released for appointments to pensionable posts in the
proficiency test prescribed for the post. Local Government Service and those officers in the Local Government
2. Conditions of Service-General : Service who hold pensionable appointments and who are released for
2:1 All officers in the Public Service will be subject to the Financial appointments to pensionable posts in the Public Service will be allowed
Regulations, the Establishments Code, Departmental Orders or Regulations pensionability in their posts in the Local Government Service and Public
and any other Orders or Regulations that may be issued by the Governments Service respectively.
from time to time.
2:2 A Public officer may be required to furnish security in terms of the 4:4 Regular Force personnel in the Army, Navy and Air Force who
Public Officers (Security) Ordinance, in such sum and in such manner as are released for appointments to posts in the Public Service which are
the secretary to the Ministry concerned may determine. pensionable under the Minutes on Pension will be allowed pensionability in
2:3 A Public Officer may be called upon to serve in any part of the their posts in the Public Service. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
Island. in these Minutes the unforefeited full pay service of any member of the
3. Conditions of Service applicable to Public Officers holding permanent Armed Forces who is released to accept an appointment as a Public Officer
appointments : in a post which has been declared to be pensionable under these Minutes
3:1 In addition to the conditions referred to in Section 2 above Public shall be reckoned for the purpose of any pension or gratuity payable under
Officer holding permanent appointments will be subject to the following these Minutes.
further conditions: 5. Serving Officers in the Public Service :
3:1:1 All appointments will be on probation for a period of 3 years
unless a longer period is considered necessary in respect of any post. Any 5 :1 Applications from officers of the Public Service who possess all
appointment may be terminated at any time during the period of probation the necessary qualifications must be forwarded through the Heads of their
without a reason being assigned. respective Departments. In the case of applications from Public Officers
3:1:2 All public officers are required to conform to the provisions of the holding post in the permanent establishment in the Public Service. Heads
Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri of Departments in forwarding such applications should state whether the
Lanka and any other laws, regulations or rules that may be made from time applicants could be released or not to take up the new appointment, if
to time to give effect to the Language Policy of the Government. selected.
3:1:3 All Public officers who have not entered the Public Service either 5 :2 Candidates may be required to present themselves for interview at
in Sinhala Medium or in Tamil Medium are required to acquire a working an appointed time and place. No travelling or other expenses will be paid
knowledge in one of the official languages. in this connection.
3:1:4 Confirmation at the expiry of the period of probation of an officer
5 :3 Anyone desiring to recommended a candidate should do so by
who entered the Public Service in a medium other than Sinhala or Tamil
will depend, inter alia, on the passing of the Grade 1 Proficiency Test in one giving a testimonial. Any form of canvassing or any attempt to influence
of the Official Languages within one year; Grade II Proficiency Test within the selection of a candidate will disqualify such candidates.
two years, and Grade III Proficiency Test (where applicable) within three 5 :4 Any statement in the application which is found to be incorrect will
years from the date of appointment. render the applicant liable to disqualification if the inaccuracy is discovered
Faliure to pass a test within the prescribed period will result in the before the selection and to dismissal if discovered after the selection.
suspension of increments. Suspension will be converted to a stoppage if 5 :5 Application not conforming in every respect with the requirements
the test is not passed within a further period of six months beyond the of the advertisement will be rejected.
prescribed period such stoppage operating until the test is passed or until
such time as the provisions of Section 3:1:6 below apply. 6. Definition of Salary for the purpose of Eligibility :
3:1:5 Such officers should, on receiving appointment, be given facilities 6 :1 Salary for purposes of eligibility means only the consolidated salary
on full pay, for a period of 6 months to obtain proficiency in one of the official and does not include any action salary, allowances etc.
languages. He will thereafter, be required to sit the relevant proficiency
7. New National Policy on Recruitment and Promotions :
examination and if he does not pass he will be given the opportunity to pass
the examination within a period of 2 years immediately after the period of Recruitment and Promotion in the Public Service, Provincial Public
6 months on full pay, while he performs his normal duties. Service, Public Corporate Sector and Companies fully owned by the
3:1:6 If he fails to pass the examination in this prescribed period of Government will be done in accordance with the policy laid down in the
2 1/2 years his services will be terminated. Public Administration Circulars No. 15/90 of 09.03.1990, 15/90 (I) of
3:1:7 A Public Officer already confirmed in permanent post in the Public 25.03.1990 & 15/90 (ii) of 15.06.1990 with effect from 01.01.1990 subject
Service will not normally be required to serve the period of probation on to amendments that will be done by subsequent Public Administration
being appointed to another permanent post in the Public Service. Such Circulars.
Officers may in the first instance be appointed to act in the new post for a
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Rules and Instructions for Candidates declare everything he has with him/her. Breach of this requirement shall be
considered as an attempt to commit an act of dishonesty.
,All candidates are bound to act in conformity with the provisions of the 13. Candidates are forbidden to copy or attempt to copy from the answer
Examinations Act, No. 25 of 1968., script of another candidate, a book, paper containing notes or any other
All candidates are bound to abide by the rules given below. A candidate source. A candidate should not attempt to look at the answer script of
who violates any of these rules is liable to one or more of the following any another candidate. A candidate should refrain from helping another
punishments at the discretion of the Commissioner of Examinations :— Candidate and also from getting help from another candidate or a person.
(i) Suspension from the whole or part of the examination or one subject Every completed answer sheet should be kept underneath the sheet on
or a part thereof ; which the answer is being written. Sheets of writing paper should not be
(ii) Disqualification from one subject or from the whole examination ; strewn all over the desk.
(iii) Debarment from appearing for an examination for a period of one 14. A candidate will under no circumstance whatsoever be allowed to
year or two years ; leave the Examination Hall even for a brief period during the course of the
(iv) Debarment for life ; paper. However in an emergency if a candidate needs to leave the hall, he/
(v) Suspension of the certificate for a specified period ; she shall be allowed to do under the surveillance of the supervisor or his
(vi) Reporting the candidate’s conduct to his Superiors or handing over assistant. He/she shall be subject to search before leaving the hall as well
the candidate to the Police or making a complaint to the Police over as before re-entering it.
his action. 15. Impersonation while answering a paper or before the commencement
The Commissioner reserves himself the right to take action at any time of the Examination is a punishable offence. Tampering with identity cards,
before the Examination or at any stage of it or thereafter, and his decision presenting false identity cards or tampering with someone’s identity are
also such offences. Candidates are warned not to commit such offences.
shall be deemed final. In the case of examinations for recruitment to the 16. Assistance given to a candidate in a dishonest manner by a person
Public Service, the decision of Commissioner of Examinations shall be who is not a candidate, is considered a serious offence.
subject to the Supervision of the Public Service Commission. Candidates should adhere to the following instructions for their own
1. All candidates should conduct themselves in a quiet manner in and safety :–
around the Examination Hall so as not to disturb or obstruct the Supervisor, (i) Be at the Examination Hall well in time. It is sufficient to be at
his assistants or the other candidates. They should enter and leave the the Examination Hall 10 or 15 minutes before the commencement of each
Examination Hall as quietly as possible. paper. If you have any doubt as to the location of the Examination Hall,
2. Candidates should obey the Supervisor. Therefore, when the make inquiries on a day prior to the date of Examination and be sure of its
Examination is in progress and before the commencement of the location.
Examination as well as immediately after the end of the Examination they (ii) In case of any doubt regarding your entry for a paper or eligibility
should act in accordance with the instructions of the Supervisor and his to sit a paper you should bring it to the notice of the Supervisor and get
assistants. your doubts cleared. Failure to do so may result in your candidature for the
3. Under no circumstances whatsoever will a candidate be allowed into subject being cancelled.
the Examination Hall after the lapse of half an hour after the commencement (iii) When appearing for the Examination, candidates should produce
of a paper. No candidate will be permitted to leave the hall till after half an their identity cards at every paper they sit. If a candidate fails to produce
hour from the time of commencement of the paper. Candidates who come identification documents at the Examination Hall, his candidature is liable
late for Practical and Oral Examinations are liable to be refused admission. to be cancelled. In case a candidate forgets to bring such documents into
4. Every candidate should sit at the desk bearing his/her index number the Examination Hall, it should be brought to the notice of the Supervisor
and not at any other desk. Unless with the permission of the supervisor no and arrangements should be made to produce them before the Examination
candidate should change his/her seat. The occupation of a seat other than concludes.
the one assigned to him by a candidate is liable to be considered as an act (iv) Standard stationery (i.e. writing paper, graph paper, ledger paper,
with a dishonest intention. precis paper) will be supplied. If you receive any stationery that is different
5. Absolute silence should be maintained in the Examination Hall. A from the kind generally distributed or distributed to the others it should be
candidate is forbidden to speak to, communicate with or have dealings with promptly brought to the notice of the supervisor. No paper other than those
any person within or outside the Examination Hall other than a member issued at the Examination Hall should be used for answering questions.
of the Examination Hall Staff. If there is an urgent need for a candidate Excess paper and other material should be left on the desk, in good
to communicate with another, prior permission must be obtained from the condition. When log tables are supplied they should be used with care and
supervisor. left on the desk when you leave.
6. A candidate’s answer script is identified only by the Index Number (v) Candidates should bring their own pens, pencils, bottles of ink,
and his/her name should not be written on the answer script. Another erasers, pieces of cloth, rulers, geometrical instruments, coloured pencils,
candidate’s index number appearing on the answer script of a candidate is coloured chalk, etc.
considered as an attempt to commit a dishonest act. Answer scripts bearing (vi) When you start answering you should promptly write down your
an index number that is difficult to decipher is liable to be rejected. Index Number and the name of the Examination on each sheet of paper
7. Candidates should write only on the paper provided and should used. Write neatly and legibly on both sides of the paper. Leave a blank
not write anything on the blotting paper, question paper, desk or any other line after the answer to each part of a question. After the answer to a full
place. Non conformity with this rule could be taken as an act with dishonest question leave one or several blank lines. Do not crowd in your work.
intentions. (vii) The left-hand margin of the answer sheet is set apart for you to enter
the number of the question you answer. The right hand margin is reserved
8. Any paper or answer book supplied should not be torn up, crushed, for the examiner’s use and nothing should be written there. Number your
folded or erased. Each and every sheet of paper used for rough work answers correctly as incorrect numbering leads to confusion.
should be tied up with the answer script. It should be a part of the answer (viii) You should read carefully the instructions given at the head of the
script. (Such rough work should be neatly crossed out.) Anything written question paper, with regard to the compulsory questions and the manner in
inside the Examination Hall should not be taken out. If a question has been which the other questions should be selected. Disregard to these instructions
answered twice, the unnecessary answer should be neatly crossed out. is often liable to affect you adversely.
Failure to abide by these requirements may be considered as an attempt (ix) When Mathematics Questions are answered, give all details of
to cheat. calculations and any roughwork, in their serial order as part of the working
9. When answering questions in Mathematics the submission of correct of the problem. Necessary sketches, diagrams and figures should be
answers with incorrect working or with no working at all and in art if accurate and sufficiently large. In an answer running into serveral pages if
the work of art is similar or very close in resemblance to that of another reference must be made to a diagram drawn in an earlier page, that diagram
candidate in concept, in form or in execution it is liable to be considered should be drawn repeatedly.
as a dishonest act. (x) At the end of each paper, arrange your answer sheets in the order you
10. The removal of any paper or stationery supplied to candidates out of answered the questions. Then using the piece of twine supplied, tie them
the Examination Hall is prohibited. All such material remains the property up at the top left hand corner. Do not tie up at the top right hand corner.
of the Commissioner of Examinations. Breach of this rule shall be liable to (xi) You should personally handover your answer script to the Supervisor
be considered an act with dishonest intention. or to an Invigilator. Or else remain in your seat till it is collected. Failure
11. While in the Examination Hall a candidate should not have with him to do so may result in the loss of your script and your being treated as an
or near him any book, note book, pocket note book, exercise book, sheet absentee for the paper. On no account should your script be handed over to
of paper or pieces of paper other than the stationery supplied to him. Nor a peon or an attendant.
should any handbag, travelling bag or parcel other than the candidate’s (xii) If it becomes necessary for you to speak to the Supervisor or an
boxes of colours and boxes of instruments where necessary or any file Invigilator, or if you need stationery, remain in your seat and raise your
cover, card board pad, folded newspapers, brown papers should be brought hand.
into the Examination Hall. Breach of this rule is a punishable act.
12. A candidate is strictly forbidden to keep with him any book, note Commissioner General of Examinations,
book or a sheet of paper with written notes once inside the Examination Department of Examinations,
Hall. Should the Supervisor so requires, each candidate is bound to Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
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Posts - Vacant
Registrar General’s Department
Anuradhapura District
Applications are called for the Post of Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages/ Additional Marriages for the
Divisions set out in the Schedule hereof;
01. Applicant should be a permanent resident of relevant Births, Deaths and Marriages/ Additional Marriages Division
and entitled to reasonable properties and should be a person with outstanding personality who has acquired
sufficient interest and influence amongst the residents of the area.
02. Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this post.
03. Applicant should be not less than 30 years and not more than 55 years of age as at the closing date of the
applications. (Maximum age of retirement is 70 years)
04. Applicants for the Post of Registrar of Marriages should be married and should not be a widow/widower or
divorced.
05. Applicant should have passed minimum of 06 subjects including Sinhala language with 02 Credit passes in not
more than Two (02) sittings in GCE(O/L) examination together with the ability to perform duties in secondary
language as per the language requirement of the populate within the Division or else should have passed in any
other similar examination.
N.B. In case a subject contains 02 parts at GCE(O/L) or any other similar examination, it shall be considered as
one subject and pass is applicable only if the applicant passes both parts of the said subject.
06. Applicant should have the ability to establish the office in a centrally located building that ensures respect of the
post and easy access by all or majority of residents.
07. Additional details such as village name list/ Grama Niladhari Divisions of the relevant Division of Births, Deaths
and Marriages/ Additional Marriages, relevant educational and other qualifications required for this post, could
be obtained from notices exhibited in public places within the Division such as District Secretariat, Divisional
Secretariat or relevant land and District Registries, Grama Niladhari Offices, Samurdhi Development Society
Offices and Post Offices depicted in the schedule hereunder.
08. Relevant application and the said “Annex-01” inclusive of village name list/ Grama Niladhari Divisions could
be collected from District Secretariat (GA Office), relevant land and District Registry or Divisional Secretariat.
Applications could also be downloaded from the official website (www.rgd.gov.lk) of the Registrar General’s
Department.
09. Duly filled applications should be forwarded on or before 29th January 2024, by registered post to the address
given in the schedule.
W. R. A. N. S. Wijayasinghe,
Registrar General.
Registrar General’s Department,
No. 234/A3, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Battaramulla,
On this 14th day of December, 2023.
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Schedule
District Divisional Post & Division for which Applications are Address to which Applications
Secretariat called should be sent
Division
Anuradhapura Mihinthale Post of Births & Deaths Registrar of District Secretary/ Additional
Mankadawala Division and Post of Registrar General, District
Marriages (Kandyan/General) Registrar of Secretariat, Anuradhapura.
Nuwaragam Palatha Division
Anuradhapura Kekirawa Post of Births & Deaths Registrar of District Secretary/ Additional
Kalagam Korale South Division and Post of Registrar General, District
Marriages (Kandyan/General) Registrar of Secretariat, Anuradhapura.
Kalagam Palatha Division
12-733
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Applications are called for the Post of Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Divisions set out in the Schedule hereof;
01. Applicant should be a permanent resident of relevant Registrar of Births and Deaths Division and entitled to
reasonable properties and should be a person with outstanding personality who has acquired sufficient interest and
influence amongst the residents of the area.
02. Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this post.
03. Applicant should be not less than 30 years and not more than 55 years of age as at the closing date of the
applications. (Maximum age of retirement is 70 years)
04. Applicant should have passed minimum of 06 subjects including Tamil Language with 02 Credit passes in not
more than Two (02) sittings in GCE(O/L) examination together with the ability to perform duties in secondary
language as per the language requirement of the populate within the Division or else should have passed in any
other similar examination.
N.B. In case a subject contains 02 parts at GCE(O/L) or any other similar examination, it shall be considered as
one subject and pass is applicable only if the applicant passes both parts of the said subject.
05. Applicant should have the ability to establish the office in a centrally located building that ensure respect of the
post and easy access by all or majority of residents.
Under circumstances where there is no adequate office facilities provided within the hospital premises, recruited
candidate for post of the Registrar of Births and Deaths, should be able to established his/her office at a suitable
building located in the close proximity within 01 k.m. from the Hospital.
06. Additional details such as village name list/ Grama Niladhari Divisions of the relevant Division of Births and
Deaths, relevant educational and other qualifications required for this post, could be obtained from notices
exhibited in public places within the division such as District Secretariat, Divisional Secretariat or relevant
land and District Registries, Grama Niladhari Offices, Samurdhi Development Society Offices and Post Offices
depicted in the schedule hereunder.
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08. Relevant application and the said “Annex-01” inclusive of village name list/ Grama Niladhari Divisions could
be collected from District Secretariat (GA Office), relevant land and District Registry or Divisional Secretariat.
Applications could also be downloaded from the official website (www.rgd.gov.lk) of the Registrar General’s
Department.
09. Duly filled applications should be forwarded on or before 30.01.2024, by registered post to the address given in
the schedule.
W. R. A. N. S. Wijayasinghe,
Registrar General.
Registrar General’s Department,
No. 234/A3, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Battaramulla,
On this 13th day of December, 2023.
Schedule
District Divisional Post & Division for which Applications are Address to which Applications
Secretariat called should be sent
Division
Trincomalee Thambalagamam Post of Births & Deaths Registrar in District Secretary/ Additional
Mollipothana Division (Tamil Medium) Registrar General, District
Secretariat, Trincomalee.
12-734
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Applications are invited from the citizens of Sri Lanka with the qualifications stipulated here under for the recruitment
to be made for 10 Posts of Sign Language Interpreters, 10 Posts of Vocational Instructors and 05 Posts of Matron for the
Department of Social Services. Prepared applications according to the format given at the end of this notification should
be sent by registered post to the Director, Department of Social Services, Second Floor, Sethsiripaya Stage II, Battaramulla
to reach before the 25. 01. 2024. The top left hand corner of the envelope should clearly carry the words "Recruitment to
the Posts of Sign Language Interpreters (Grade III) / Vocational Instructors (Grade III) / Matrons (Grade III)". Specimen
application form and details could also be obtained through the web site; www.socialservices.gov.lk
(a) Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examinational with six (06)
subjects including 4 credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics and other two subjects and.
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And
(b) Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination in all subjects
with one sitting (Excluding Common General Test)
(It is adequate if the Candidate passed three subjects (03) in one sitting under the Old Syllabus)
Should be obtained One year Diploma Certificate on Sign Language Interpretation conducted by the National
Institute of Education (NIE) or
One Year Diploma Certificate on Sign Language Interpretation conducted by the National Institute of Social
Development (NISD), or
Diploma Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation of not less than one year duration conducted by an
institution registered under the Teritary and Vocational Education Commission.
1.1.4 Experience :-
Not applicable.
All the applicants should be of excellent physical and mental character to perform the duty at any part of
Sri Lanka.
1.1.6 Other :-
Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the results at the written and vocational test.
1.1.8 General Interview: Certificate are tested to check whether the prescribed qualifications are fulfilled
for the post (no marks will be given.)
In acordance with the Public Administration Circular No. 03/2016, MN 02-2016 will be applied.
Salary Scale Rs .28,940-10x300-11x350-10x560-10x660-47,990/=.
1.1.10 Note :-
Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the merit at the written and professional test. The written test
will be held at first. A number equal to two times existing vacancies will be called for the professional
test from among the candidates who obtained highest marks at the written test and the general interview will
be held at the same time. The candidates, those who are qualified from the general interview, equal to the
number of vacancies are selected to the existing posts on the basis of the aggregate marks scored at both
written test and professional test.
This post is permanent and pensionable and it is required to contribute to the widows'/ widowers' and
orphans' Pension Fund. In accordance with the Public Administration Circular No. 1/2014 and other Circulars
incidental thereto, those who are appointed to the post should be acquire proficiency in the prescribed official
language within five (5) from the date of appointment.
1.2.1 Educational Qualifications : - Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
Examination with six (06) subjects including 4 credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics and
other two subjects in not more than two sittings.
Should be obtained One Year Diploma Certificate on Sign Language Interpretation conducted by the
National Institute of Education (NIE), or
One Year Diploma Certificate on Sign Language Interpretation conducted by the National Institute of Social
Development (NISD) or
Diploma Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation of not less than one year duration conducted by an
institution registered under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
1.2.3 Experience - Completion of not less than 05 years of active and satisfactory service in the post of Attendant
or Matron in the Department of Social Services.
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All the applicants should be of excellent physical and mental character to perform the duty at any part of
Sri Lanka.
1.2.5 Others :-
1.2.7 Recruitment Procedure - Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the results at the written and vocational
test.
1.2.7.1. Written Test :-
General Interview: Certificate are tested to check whether the prescribed qualifications are fulfilled for the
post (no marks will be given.)
1.2.9. Note :-
Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the merit at the written and professional test. The written test
will be held at first. A number equal to two times existing vacancies will be called for the professional
test from among the candidates who obtained highest marks at the written test and the general interview will
be held at the same time. The candidates, those who are qualified from the general interview, equal to the
number of vacancies are selected to the existing posts on the basis of the aggregate marks scored at both
written test and professional test.
This post is permanent and pensionable and it is required to contribute to the widows'/ widowers' and
orphans' Pension Fund. In accordance with the Public Administration Circular No. 1/2014 and other Circulars
incidental thereto, those who are appointed to the post should be acquire proficiency in the prescribed official
language within five (5) from the date of appointment.
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2. Vocational Instructor :- (Food Technology, Computer, Handicrafts Industry, Plumbing Technology, Mobile Phone
Repair, Sales Assistant, Graphic Designing, Caregivers Service)
(a) Educational Qualifications for the post of Vocational Instructor (Food Technology)
Should have passed Generl Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination with 06 subjects including 4
credit passes for Sinhala/ Tamil/ Language, Mathematics and other two subjects.
(b) Educational Qualifications for the post of Vocational Instructor Computer, Handicrafts, Plumbing Technology,
Mobile Phone Repair, Sales Assistant, Graphic designing, Caregivers Service).
(i) Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination with 06 subjects
including 4 credit passes for Sinhala/ Tamil/ Language, Mathematics and other two subjects and
(ii) Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination with all subjects
under any subject stream (Excluding Common General Test) and obtained the required achievement
level for following a tertiary educational program.
Should be obtained a certificate of two year duration or more on the relevant vocational course from the Ceylon
Technical College or the Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute.
or
Should be obtained a certificate of two year duration or more on the relevant vocational course from the Department
of Small Industries or the Department of Textile Industries.
or
Should be obtained a certificate of two year duration or more on the relevant vocational course conducted by the
Department of Social Services or the National Youth Service Council or the affiliated institutions.
or
Should be obtained a certificate of two year duration or more on the relevant vocational course conducted by the
Vocational Training Authority or the affiliated institutions
or
Should be obtained a certificate having successfully followed a relevant technical course recognized by a the Tertiary
and Vocational Education Commission to be included into the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) level
five (05) or a similar course recognized by a the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
2.4. Experience :-
Not applicable
All the applicants should be of excellent physical and mental character to perform the duty at any part of Sri Lanka.
2.6. Other :-
iii. All the qualifications required to the recruitment to the post from 1.1 to 1.6 should be fulfilled to the date
on which the notification/ Gazette for calling applications mentioned
Candidates will be recruited on the basis of the merit at the written and professional test. The written test will be
held at first. A number equal to two times existing vacancies will be called for the general interview from among
the candidates who obtained highest marks at the written test. Those who are qualified from the general interview
only will be forwarded to the professional test. The candidates equal to the number of vacancies are selected to the
training course on the basis of the aggregate marks scored at both written test and professional test .The Selected
candidates should be obtained a certificate following the successful completion of the 3 months training course on the
teaching methods. Only the candidates who obtain the certificates in the manner described above will be recruited.
This post is permanent and pensionable. Selected candidates will be subjected to the policy decision taken
by the Government in the future with regard to the method of pension which is entitled to them and it is
required to contribute to the widows'/ widowers' and orphans' Pension Fund. In accordance with the Public
Administration Circular No. 1/2014 and other Circulars incidental thereto, those who are appointed to the post should
be acquire proficiency in the prescribed official language within five (5) from the date of appointment.
2.10. Note
• The Witten test will be held in Colombo by an institution decided by the Director of Social Services.
• Only candidates who have fulfilled the above qualifications should apply and the selected candidates will be
eligible for annual transfer only after five years of compulsory service in the institution with the respective
vacancies.
3. Matron
The age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 30 years to the closing date of the applications
(a) Should have passed General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examinational with six 06 subjects
including 4 credit passes for Sinhala/ Tamil/ English, Mathematics and other two subjects and
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(b) Should have passed General certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination minimum of one subject
under any subject stream (Excluding Common General Test)
Having completed a course of not less than three months in Child Development or Social Work or Hostel Management
from a government registered institution and obtained a certificate.
3.4 Experience :-
Not Applicable.
All the applicants should be of excellent physical and mental character to perform the duty at any part of Sri Lanka.
3.6 Other :-
Candidates equal to the exiting vacancies will be recruited on the basis of the maximum marks obtained for two
written papers.
I. Intelligence Test - Time 01 Hour, Total Marks 100, Pass Marks 40%
II. Language Proficiency - Time 01 Hour, Total Marks 100, Pass Marks 40%
This post is permanent and pensionable. Selected candidates will be subjected to the policy decision taken by the
Government in the future with regard to the method of pension which is entitled to them and it is required to
contribute to the widows'/ widowers' and orphans' Pension fund. in accordance with the Public administration
circular No. 1/2014 and other circulars incidental there to those who are appointed to the post should be acquire
proficiency in the prescribed official language within five (5) from the date of appointment.
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3.10. Note
• The Witten test will be held in Colombo by an institution decided by the Director of Social Services.
• Only candidates who have fulfilled the above qualifications should apply and the selected candidates will be
eligible for annual transfer only after five years of compulsory service in the institution with the respective
vacancies.
W. G. D. Karunarathna,
Director of Social Services (Covering of duties).
Medium of Language
3. Address :- ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
07. Age as at the closing date of the applications : - Age :- ……… Months : - ……… Days :- ………
I. G. C. E. (Ordinary Level )
12. Experience :-
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I herewith certify that the information furnished by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
…………………………,
Signature of the Applicant.
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Vacancies in The Sri Lanka Navy - Regular/ Volunteer Naval Force Direct Entry Officers
(Male/Female) - 2023
1. Vacancies are existed in the Sri Lanka Navy (Regular/ Volunteer Naval Force) for Male/ Female officers.
2. Applications are invited from Male/ Female candidates possessing the qualifications for following branches.
a. Executive (Regular)
b. Marine Engineering
c. Logistics
d. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
e. Medical (Administrative Officer Health)
f. Dental
g. Information Technology
h. Executive (Volunteer)
j. Agriculture (Volunteer)
k. English Instructor (Volunteer)
l. Account Officer (Volunteer)
a. Should have passed six subjects including Mathematics in GCE (O/L) Examination with credit (C) passes for
Mother tongue and English.
or
b. Should have passed six subjects including Mathematics and English in GCE (O/L) Examination with credit (C)
pass for Mother tongue and possess with a diploma in English
Rank - Lieutenant
Qualifications - Should have passed GCE A/L from Mathematics stream including 02 Credit (C) passes
and
04 years degree in the discipline of Marine or Mechanical Engineering from foreign
or local recognized university/institute approved by university Grant commission-Sri
Lanka.
Qualifications -
Special Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management Commerce,
Accountancy, Business Economics, Estate Management and Valuation from a
recognized University in Sri Lanka.
Age - Below 30 years
Qualifications - Successful completion of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters or 1st BDS
examination and studying in the 03rd year BDS course.
Qualifications - Successful completion of 5th and 6th, semesters or 2nd BDS examination and
studying in the 04th year BDS course
Qualifications - Successful completion of 7th and 8th semester or final BDS part 1 examination
and studying in the final year BDS course.
Qualifications - BDS or equivalent qualification with permanent registration at the Sri Lanka
Medical Council (SLMC).
Qualifications
- Four years engineering degree from UGC recognized university in Electrical/
Electronic/ Telecommunication/ Mechatronic disciplines.
Age - Below 30 years
Qualifications
- Four years engineering degree from a UGC recognized university in
Electrical/ Electronic/ Telecommunication/ Mechatronic disciplines with
ECSL registration as an associate engineer.
Age - Below 32 years
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Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in nursing or paramedical scheme from a university
recognized by University Grants Commission.
Age - Below 32 years
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in nursing or paramedical scheme from a university
recognized by University Grants Commission.
and
Minimum 01 Year working experience in a hospital or medical related field.
Age - Below 32 years
Qualifications - Global recognized qualification such as Red hat certified engineering or Sun
Solaris certified or certified ethical hacker.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in recognized university for English language with
minimum 03 years English language teaching experiences in government
or recognized private institution.
or
5. Other Requirements:
Candidates should fulfil following general conditions for the enlistment to the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force;
g. Visual acuity - (1) Distant vision by Snellen test chart 6/6 in both eyes without lenses.
(2) Distant vision 6/12 corrected to 6/6 with lenses may be considered for direct
entry candidates for Medical, and Logistics branches.
6. Due consideration will be given to outstanding achievements in the field of sports and special consideration will be
given to candidates who are already employed in government/ Private sector.
7. Applications of candidates who do not fulfil theaforesaid requirements of paragraph 2 and 3 will be rejected. On arrival
for the first interview height, vision and weight will be measured. Candidates whose height, vision and weight are below
the standards specified in the Gazette Notification will not be interviewed. Any candidate who may have a special skill
or value to the naval service may be considered at the discretion of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy even though
the candidate may not have the requisite height and age.
8. Conditions of service;
a. Candidates will be enlisted in to the Sri Lanka Regular/ Volunteer Naval Force as male/ female officers and will
undergo basic training. The duration of the course will depend on the branch for which the enlistment is made.
b. Enlisted male/ female officers will be required to undergo training at any place in Sri Lanka orabroad as decided
by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.
c. Male/ female officers are liable to be posted for duty or training in any country of the world at any time.
d. Male/ female officers will be subjected to Naval Law during the period of training and thereafter.
e. In the event a male/ female officer voluntarily terminates his/ her candidature during the training, he/ she will
be required to refund to the government of Sri Lanka all expenses incurred up to that time by the government
of Sri Lanka on account of such male/ female officer.
f. If at any time during the period of training a male/ female officer is reported by the authorities as being unsuitable
for reasons of misconduct or due to causes within his/ her control to qualify for the commission, he/ she will be
required to refund to the Sri Lanka Navy all expenses carried on his/ her training and will be required to enter
into an agreement and a bond to this effect with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy acting on behalf of the
government of Sri Lanka.
g. During the period of training, male/ female officers will be provided with food and accommodation by the
wardrooms of the Sri Lanka Navy.
h. Married male/ female officers may be provided with married quarters if available. Recovery of rental will be as
applicable to public servants.
The selected candidates will be required to comply with regulations and articles already made or may hereafter be made
for giving effect to the Language Policy of the Official Language Act No. 33 of 1956.
The payments will be made with effect from 01.01.2020 as per the Management Services Circular No. 03/2016.
a. Ration money allowance will be given only to male/female officers who are victual out.
b. Qualification pay, where applicable, will be given up to a maximum of Rs. 637.50 per month.
c. Three sets of Holiday Railway Warrants per year will be issued (for a male/ female officer, spouse, children and
dependents if applicable).
d. Duty Railway Warrants will be issued or imbursement of bus fare for officers living in to visit their homes once
a month.
f. Medical facilities will be provided free of charge (For a male/ female officer, spouse, children and dependents
if applicable).
g. Married male/ female officers who do not occupy government married quarters, will be entitled to a rent
allowance of Rs. 3,200.00 to Rs. 7,700.00.
a. Applications should be in the form of the specimen given below and should be completed clearly in detail in
the applicant’s own handwriting. Duly completed applications should be forwarded to ‘Senior Staff Officer
(Recruiting), Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, P.O. Box 593, Colombo-01’ under registered cover on or before
1200hrs on 05th February 2024. The top left corner of the envelope containing the application should bear
‘Direct Entry 02/2023 - Regular/ Volunteer male/ female officers’. Further applications which are forwarded
via registered post should be applied through online system in the same. Applications which are not forwarded
in both ways, applications received after the closing date and time and applications that do not comply with the
requirements stipulated in the Gazette Notification will not be entertained. For further information please visit
the website www.navy.lk or call 011-7195120/ 011-7195154.
b. Candidates who are in government service (departments/ corporations/ boards/ civil establishments) should
forward their applications through the Heads of Departments (departments/ corporations/ boards/ civil
establishments) with a certificate that the candidate will be released if selected.
c. Candidates will be required to produce the originals of the following documents in the interview or any other
occasion and certified copies of the following documents when forwarding the applications.
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d. Applications of candidates who fail to produce the aforesaid documents when requested will not be considered.
f. The Sri Lanka Navy will not be responsible for the loss of any originals of certificates if enclosed with the
application.
12. Any statement in the application which is found to be incorrect will render the applicant liable to disqualification or
dismissal when the false statement is revealed before the selection or after the selection respectively.
a. Candidates who fulfil the above requirements should undergo a preliminary medical test conducted by the Sri
Lanka Navy. Candidates those who pass will be required to undergo a Physical Endurance Test as mentioned
below.
c. Only the candidates who successfully complete the Physical Endurance Test will be called for the second
interview and those who passed the second interview will be called for full medical examination. The candidates
passed full medical examination will be called for the final interview and the candidates who obtained the
highest marks from the respective branches will be selected according to the vacancies available.
d. Candidates who are found unsuitable for enlistment will not be notified.
e. Candidates who were selected for the interviews will be informed of the date, time and place of such interviews
only through Whatsapp and no information will be sent in writing by post. Travelling or other expenses will not
be paid in this respect.
f. On every occasion an applicant is summoned for an interview, he/ she should produce his/ her National Identity
Card issued by the Department of Registration of Persons.
g. Candidates likely to be qualified after the final interview will be required to present themselves before a Sri
Lanka Navy Medical Board.
h. Anyone who desires to recommend a candidate should do so by giving him/ her a testimonial. Any form of
canvassing or attempt to influence in the selection of a candidate will result in disqualification of such candidate.
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j. Validity of the certificates of educational and professional qualifications produced by the candidates will be
verified in coordination with the Department of Examinations.
k. Reports on security clearance of all candidates will be subjected to re-examination by the Navy Headquarters.
Note: This Gazette Notification is published in Sinhala, English and Tamil. In the event of any inconsistency between
Sinhala and English texts of this Gazette Notification, the Sinhala text shall prevail.
APPLICATION FOR MALE / FEMALE OFFICERS IN THE SRI LANKA NAVY - VOLUNTEER NAVAL
FORCE
1. Nationality: ……………………………………....................……………………………………..….
(state whether a citizen of Sri Lanka by descent or by registration and if registration, quote number and date of the
certificate)
9. Age: Years ….....…….. Months ……........…… Days …..............……… (as at ..... ................)
17. Gender:……....................…………………………………………………………………………..
23. Details of available achievements in sports. (give details of competitions and sports teams participated in with
dates and achievements): ……............................................................................
24. Other achievements at school/ university or in outside organizations. (give details with dates/ years etc):………
…………………………........................................……….…………………...................
25. Any previous service in the Armed Forces or Volunteer Force, Cadet Corps or Boy Scouts Association: …………
…………………………............................…………………………………
26. Have you applied earlier to join the Sri Lanka Navy or any of the Armed Services or Police ? If so give details and
the outcome of such applications:…....................................……............................................................................
....…………………..……………………………………………………................................................................
27. Have you had a conviction or received a suspended sentence by a civil or military court ? If so Give details:
…………………………………………………………………………………………........................................
28. Have you employed in a government department/ board/ corporation/ establishment of public service (including
the Central Bank/ state banks/ universities/ civil organizations/ companies controlled by the government etc...)?
If so give details reasons for termination of employment. …………………….........................……………………
……………………………........................................................................................................................................
29. Particulars of testimonials:
I declare on my honour that aforesaid details given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I have read and understood the procedure which will be adopted and the regulations which will apply in
respect of those candidates who are selected for commission in the Sri Lanka Navy published in the Gazette of
the Government of Sri Lanka.
…………………………… ……………………………
Date Signature of applicant.
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Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Map Technological Officer (Training
Grade) in Sri Lanka Technological Service – 2023
1.0 Applications are invited from eligible of Sri Lanka for the open competitive examination held for recruitment
of 39 vacancies remain in the post of Map Technological Officer in Sri Lanka Technological Service in Survey
Department.
2.0 Salary :
3.1 Candidates recruited to the training grade will be appointed to the post of Map Technological Officer in grade
III of Sri Lanka Technological Service after passing the Two Year Higher Diploma in Cartography with
theoretical and practical training conducted by the Institute of Surveying and Mapping- Diyatalawa.
3.2 Post of Map Technological Officer in grde III of Sri Lanka Technological Service is permanent and
pensionable and shall be subject to policy decisions taken by the government in future regarding the pension
fund. Further, you shall contribute to the widows' and orphan's pension fund. You shall pay contributions to
this fund as declared by the Government from time to time
3.3 Appointment in Grade III of Sri Lanka Technological Service is subject to a probation period of 03 years.
3.4 Candidates who selected to the post of Map Technological Officer should be ready to serve in any part of the
Island.
3.5 Selected candidates are subject to general conditions applicable to appointments to the public service
specified at the beginning of this gazette notification, Establishment Code, Financial Regulations and the
Service Minute of Sri Lanka Technological Service and amendments made thereto from time to time, and
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other terms and regulations that has been issued and will be issued by the government regarding of the public
service.
3.6 The officers who joined the service in a language other than official language shall obtain prescribed official
language proficiency within the probationary period.
3.7 Other official language proficiency shall be obtained in terms of the Provisions of Public Administration
Circular No. 18/2020.provisions of Public
3.8 Credit level proficiency of G.C.E.(O/L) in link language of English should be obtained before expiry of 5
years in grade III.
3.9 An agreement should be entered into with the Surveyor General that the two years training will be
fully completed, that serve in the department for six (06) years after two year training and prior to the
commencement of the training, a bond with the attestation of two guarantors recognized by the department
should be written and signed that the amount of Rs.150,000.00, the money spent by the government for the
training, is paid to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka if he/she leaves the training after the date
of commencement of the training or if he/she fails to serve the contractual period in the department.
4.0 Qualifications :
Should have passed the G.C.E.(A/L) examination in three subjects from Science/Mathematics/Technology
Subject Stream in one sitting with two subjects of Combined Mathematics and Physics.
And
Should have passed the G.C.E.(O/L) examination in six (06) subjects in one sitting with credit passes for
Sinhala/Tamil/English language, Science, Mathematics and for one more subject.
Every candidate should have physically and mentally fit adequate to serve in any part of Sri Lanka and carry
out duties of the post.
4.3 Other
5.0 Age
5.1 Minimum limit - Not less than 18 years
5.2 Maximum limit - Not More than 30 years
Recruitments will be made on the results of a written examination and general interview conducted by the Surveyor
General. Eligible candidates will be Selected by callineg a number equal to the number expected to be recruited
for a general interview based on the order of merits of total marks of candidates who have passed the written
examination.
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6.1.1 Syllabus
I. Intelligence test
Consist of questions to judge the rationality of thinking, analytical ability of thinking and
decision making- ability of the candidate.
Mathematics
• Algebra (inequalities, variab1es, series, logarithms)
• Trigonometry (equations, solving of triangles)
• Statistics (mean, mode, standard deviation, probability)
Physics
• Light and optics (reflection and refraction, mirrors, curved surfaces, prisms, lenses formulas
in optics, microscope and telescope)
• Newtonian mechanics (scalar and vector, Newton's law of motion, momentum)
Miscellaneous Topics
• Introduction to geography (shape of the earth, topography etc...)
• The angle view of solid substances and derivation of projections
7.0 Recruitment to the grade III at the end of the training period.
1. The candidates those who are selected to the training grade will be recruited to the grade III, after submission
of the certificate issued for passing the examination conducted by the Institute of Surveying and Mapping-
Diyathalawa, after successfully completion of Two Year Higher Diploma in Cartography conducted by the
same
2. Apprentices who fail to pass the examination held at the end of the training have the opportunity to get
their training period extended for a period not exceeding 6 months. The post of the apprentices who fail to
pass the repeat exam held at the end of the Period so extended will be terminated.
8 .1 Application should be prepared in compliance with the specimen appearing at the end of this notice using
both sides of a 21x29 sized paper (A4) by the applicant himself/herself. The application should be prepared
so as to include heads from 01 to 4.3 on the first page, heads from 05 - 11.3 on the second page and heads
from 12 - 14 on the page 03.
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8.2 Applications should be in the same medium applied for the examination and since the medium applied for
will not be allowed to change subsequently, they should be completed correctly.
8.3 In addition to the name of the examination mentioned in the head in applications submitted in Sinhala and
Tamil languages, it should also be in English language
8.4 Applicant'signature should have been attested in the application. An applicant applying thought an institution
should get his signature attested by either the head of the institution or any officer authorized by him. The
other applicants should get their signature attested by a Principal of a Government School, Justice of Peace,
Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, Commissioned officer in the Three Force an officer holding
gazetted post in the Police Service, or an officer holding a permanent post in public service in tertiary or
senior level as per the grading of Public Administration Circular No. 06/2006.
N.B.: The examination center applied for will not be allowed to change subsequently.
9.1 Applications not compatible with specimen, examination fees have not been paid before due date and
incomplete and of improper filling will be rejected without any notice. Candidates should bear consequences
of improper filling of application. It would be useful to retain a photocopy of the application. Applicant
should check out whether the completed application is conformity with the specimen given in the notice. If
notice the application can be rejected.
9.2 Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged. No complaints regarding loss of applications in post
will be entertained.
9.3 On the presumption that only the candidates who have qualifications specified in gazette notification, have
applied, Surveyor General will follow all candidates who have paid specified examination fees and submitted
application on or before due date, to sit for the examination. The issue of an admission card to a candidate
does not mean that he or she has the requisite qualifications to sit for the examination. If it is found at the time
of interview that the applicants do not posse the qualifications for this post, candidature for examination of
them will be cancelled.
Examination fee is Rs. 800/=. The receipt obtained having paid this fee at e cashier of the Surveyor General's Office
at No. 150, Kirula road, Colombo 05 or at any of the Distric Survey Office or at the Institute of Surveying and
Mapping - Diyatalawa should be pasted in the relevant cage in the application. (It is advisable to keep a photocopy
of the receipt with applicant for future use). The fee is not refundable in any circumstance and money orders and
cheques will not be accepted. Applications submitted without receipts will be rejected.
11.1 Completed application should be sent by registered post to reach to the following address on or before
29.01.2024.
Surveyor General,
Examination Branch,
Survey Department,
No. 150,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 05.
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11.2 Applicants who are already in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service should submit their applications
through their Heads of the Departments and the applicants who are in State Corporations, Local Government
Institutions should submit their applications through their Heads of the Institution on or before due date.
11.3 "Recruitment to the Training Grade of the Post of Map Technological Officer - Open Basis" should be
clearly indicated on the top left hand corner of the envelope in which the application is enclosed.
N.B.- The applications receive to the Survey Department after 29.01.2024 will not be accepted in any
circumstances.
If it is revealed that any candidate is not eligible to sit for this examination, his/her candidature is liable to be
cancelled at any instance before the examination, at the conduct of the examination or after the examination. If it
is found that a candidate has purposely furnished false information or willfully suppressed any material fact, after
the recruitment he/she will be liable for dismissal from the public service.
Candidates should get their signature attested in the admission card before the examination. Attested admission
card should be submitted to the supervisor in the examination hall. Otherwise you will not be allowed to sit for the
examination. Further, a candidate should sit for the examination only at the examination hall assigned to him.
The candidate should prove his/her identity to the satisfaction of the supervisor on each subject he/she sits for. The
following documents will be accepted for this .
I. The valid National Identity Card issued by the Department of Registration of Persons;
II. Valid Passport.
15.0 Decisions will be taken by the Surveyor General regarding any matter not mentioned in this notice. All candidates
are bound to take action in terms of the rules and regulations prescribed in this Gazette notification.
Schedule - 01
Specimen Application
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the post of Map Technological Officer (Training
Grade) in Sri Lanka Technological Service - 2023
3.7 Civil Status : Married Unmarried (Put the mark “√” in relevant box)
7.0 Vocational/ Technological Qualifications : (Certified copies of relevant certificates should be attached)
9.0 Have you ever been convicted in a court of law for any offence (Put the mark “√” in the Relevant cage)
Yes No
10.0 If you had previously served in Public/ Provincial Public Service and subsequently resigned, the reason
for such resignation : ……………………………………………………………………
• I declare that the particulars furnished by me in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that all the sections have been completed correctly.
• I am aware that if this declaration made by me is found to be wrong, I would be disqualified before the appointment
and if it is found after the appointment, I would be liable to dismissal from the service.
• Further, I declare that I agree to comply with the rules and regulations laid down by th Surveyor General in respect
of conduction of examination and release of results.
• I shall not subsequently change any of the particulars mentioned here.
14.0 Applicable only for the officers who are already in the government or semi government instuitutions.
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