💉 Vaccination Officer Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Northern Province Ministry of Health | Apply Online
The Northern Province Provincial Public Service Commission (NPPSC) has announced an Open Competitive Examination to recruit Vaccination Officer Grade III officers for the Northern Province Ministry of Health. Eligible male candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to apply before the closing date.
This recruitment offers a stable government career, pensionable service, and opportunities to work in the public healthcare sector.
📌 Application Acceptance Date: 28 July 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | Northern Province Ministry of Health |
| 👨 Position | Vaccination Officer Grade III |
| 📍 Province | Northern Province |
| 👥 Vacancies | 08 Posts |
| 📝 Recruitment Method | Open Competitive Examination |
| 📅 Examination | August 2026 |
| 👨 Gender | Male Candidates Only |
| 💼 Employment Type | Permanent & Pensionable |
💰 Salary
Successful candidates will receive a salary under the MN 1-2025 Salary Scale.
💵 Salary Scale
Rs. 45,230 – 78,360
Additional government allowances will be paid according to existing public service regulations.
🎯 Number of Vacancies
✅ 08 Vacancies
Only the number of vacancies approved by the Provincial Public Service Commission will be filled.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🇱🇰 Citizenship
Applicants must:
- ✅ Be a Sri Lankan citizen.
📍 Residence Requirements
Applicants must:
- Live in the Northern Province.
- Applicant or parents should have been born in the Northern Province.
- Have resided continuously in the Northern Province for at least 5 years.
- Have lived in the province for 3 consecutive years within the last 6 years.
Supporting documents may be requested during the interview.
🎂 Age Limit
Applicants should be:
- ✅ Minimum: 18 years
- ✅ Maximum: 30 years
on the application closing date.
💪 Physical Fitness
Candidates must:
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be willing to serve anywhere within the Northern Province.
- Possess good moral character.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants should have:
📚 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)
- Passes in six (06) subjects
- Including:
- Language
- Mathematics
obtained in one sitting.
🎓 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)
- Passed at least one subject.
📝 Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on:
1️⃣ Written Examination
2️⃣ Oral Interview
The interview is conducted only to verify qualifications and does not carry marks.
🧠 Written Examination
The examination consists of two papers.
📖 Paper 1
- Language Skills
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Intelligence
- General Knowledge
➗ Paper 2
- Arithmetic
- Logical Reasoning
- General Intelligence
- Knowledge related to provincial, economic, and health sectors
Candidates must score at least 40% in each paper to qualify for the interview.
💵 Examination Fee
💰 Rs. 500
The fee should be paid to the Provincial Public Service Commission through the relevant Regional Secretariat.
Note: The examination fee is non-refundable.
📮 How to Apply
Applicants should:
✅ Download the official application form.
✅ Complete it carefully.
✅ Attach:
- Examination fee receipt
- Required supporting documents
✅ Send by Registered Post to the address specified in the recruitment notice.
The envelope should clearly mention the relevant recruitment reference number on the top left corner.
🪪 Accepted Identity Documents
Candidates should bring one of the following:
- 🪪 National Identity Card
- 🛂 Valid Passport
- 🚗 Valid Sri Lankan Driving Licence
📍 Important Conditions
- 📌 This is a transferable service.
- 📌 Selected officers can be posted anywhere in the Northern Province.
- 📌 Three-year probation period.
- 📌 Second official language qualification must be obtained within the prescribed period.
- 📌 Appointment is subject to government service regulations.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 📄 Application Acceptance | 28 July 2026 |
| 📝 Written Examination | August 2026 |
🌐 Official Website
Applicants should download the application form and check examination updates through the Northern Province official website.
⭐ Why Apply?
✔ Permanent Government Job
✔ Pensionable Service
✔ Attractive Government Salary
✔ Career Growth Opportunities
✔ Work in the Public Health Sector
✔ Provincial Government Benefits
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓How many vacancies are available?
There are 08 vacancies.
❓Who can apply?
Only male Sri Lankan citizens who satisfy the educational, residency, age, and fitness requirements.
❓What is the examination fee?
The examination fee is Rs. 500.
❓Is this a permanent government job?
Yes. It is a permanent and pensionable government position subject to probation.
❓Where will the examination be held?
The written examination is scheduled to be held in Jaffna during August 2026.
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Source – Official Website
