The State Printing Corporation (SPC) has announced several job vacancies for 2026. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for positions in the Finance, Supplies and Technical sections.

The available vacancies include Account Officer, Supplies Officer, Technical Assistant (Proof Reading), and Technical Assistant (Motor Mechanic) positions.

📢 State Printing Corporation Vacancies 2026

The State Printing Corporation is a well-established profit-making commercial organization involved in commercial printing, security printing, publishing and stationery production and marketing.

According to the vacancy notice, the following positions are available:

🧑‍💼 Position	📌 Grade	🔢 Vacancies
Account Officer	JM 1-1 Grade II	02
Supplies Officer	JM 1-1 Grade II	01
Technical Assistant – Proof Reading	MA 2-2 Grade III	02
Technical Assistant – Motor Mechanic	MA 2-2 Grade III	01

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💰 Salary Details

Account Officer / Supplies Officer – JM 1-1

The salary scale stated in the advertisement is:

Rs. 72,650/- + 10 × Rs. 1,360 + 18 × Rs. 2,040 – Rs. 122,970/- per month

The salary table in the notice shows:

• 📅 From 01.01.2026: Rs. 65,633/-
• 📅 From 01.01.2027: Rs. 72,650/-

Technical Assistant – MA 2-2

The salary scale stated in the advertisement is:

Rs. 50,540/- + 10 × Rs. 540 + 7 × Rs. 630 + 4 × Rs. 1,080/- + 20 × Rs. 1,280 – Rs. 90,270/- per month

The notice shows:

• 📅 From 01.01.2026: Rs. 46,960/-
• 📅 From 01.01.2027: Rs. 50,540/-

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1️⃣ Account Officer (JM 1-1) – Grade II

🔎 Number of Vacancies

02 Posts

📋 Job Responsibilities

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Supervising the operational functions of the Finance Department.
• Supervising operations related to income and costing.
• Collecting data and preparing documents relating to management accounting.
• Supervising entries in ledgers and journals.
• Scheduling annual verification and supervising its progress.
• Preparing final accounts and annual budgets.

🎓 Educational Qualifications – External Candidates

Candidates should possess an Intermediate-level examination qualification from ICASL, CIMA, ACCA or ICMA Sri Lanka, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Commerce, or a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy with one year of relevant post-qualifying experience in accounting, costing or auditing in a Government Department, Corporation, Board or reputed mercantile establishment.

👤 Internal Candidates

Internal applicants who have completed five years of satisfactory service in Grade II of Management Assistant (MA 1-2) Non-Tech category are eligible.

Candidates in the MA category who fulfill the qualifications required for external candidates may also be eligible, subject to the stated service requirements.

📝 Recruitment Method

Structured Interview

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years.

The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

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2️⃣ Supplies Officer (JM 1-1) – Grade II

🔎 Number of Vacancies

01 Post

📋 Job Responsibilities

Duties include:

• Supervising the operational functions of the Supplies Department.
• Calling tenders and receiving hand quotations for day-to-day operations and services.
• Calling and participating in Tender Boards.
• Preparing tender files for submission to the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC).
• Submitting tender files to the relevant Tender Boards with the recommendation of the TEC.
• Preparing purchase orders according to specifications approved by the TEC.

🎓 Educational Qualifications – External Candidates

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission, together with one year of relevant post-qualifying experience in a Government Department, Corporation, Board or reputed mercantile establishment.

👤 Internal Candidates

Internal applicants who have completed five years of satisfactory service in Grade II of Management Assistant (MA 1-2) Non-Tech category may be eligible.

📝 Recruitment Method

Structured Interview

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants should be 22 to 45 years.

The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

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3️⃣ Technical Assistant – Proof Reading (MA 2-2) Grade III

🔎 Number of Vacancies

02 Posts

📋 Job Description

The selected candidates will perform:

• Reading proofs.
• Final checking of layouts prepared for printing.
• Reading machine proofs.
• Authorizing machine proofs to continue printing.
• Taking responsibility for the accuracy of the proof read.

Language preference: Sinhala / English, or Tamil / English. Preference is given to native Tamil speakers.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

External candidates should possess either:

Option A: A Certificate of Proficiency not below NVQ Level 5 in the relevant field issued by a Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission-accepted technical/vocational training institute, plus at least one year of post-qualifying experience in a relevant field.

OR

Option B: A Certificate of Proficiency not below NVQ Level 4 in the relevant field issued by an accepted technical/vocational training institute, plus at least three years of post-qualifying experience in a relevant field.

Internal candidates should possess the qualifications required for external candidates as stated in the notice.

📝 Recruitment Method

Trade Test and Structured Interview

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants should be 18 to 45 years.

The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

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4️⃣ Technical Assistant – Motor Mechanic (MA 2-2) Grade III

🔎 Number of Vacancies

01 Post

🔧 Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out mechanical repairs on diesel and petrol vehicles used by the Corporation.
• Providing certificates regarding the satisfactory performance of repairs or services completed by external parties.
• Taking corrective action or bringing vehicles to the Corporation premises when vehicles break down outside the premises.
• Supervising vehicle repairs or services outsourced to external parties.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants should meet one of the following requirements:

Option A: NVQ Level 5 or higher in the relevant field, together with at least one year of post-qualifying experience in a relevant field.

OR

Option B: NVQ Level 4 in the relevant field, together with at least three years of post-qualifying experience in a relevant field.

Internal candidates should possess the qualifications required for external candidates.

📝 Recruitment Method

Trade Test and Structured Interview

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants should be 18 to 45 years.

The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

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🎁 Service Conditions & Employee Benefits

According to the vacancy notice:

🏢 Service Conditions

• The posts are permanent positions.
• A three-year probationary period applies.
• Employees selected internally who are already confirmed in their previous posts will be subject to an acting period of one year.

💵 Allowances

In addition to the salary, the following allowances are applicable:

• ⭐ Government-approved allowances according to relevant circulars
• ⭐ Attendance incentive
• ⭐ Meal allowance

🛡️ Other Fringe Benefits

Employees may also receive:

• 🏥 Medical scheme covering the employee and family
• 📈 KPI-based incentive system
• 💼 EPF & ETF
• 🌴 Encashment of unutilized leave

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📅 Closing Date for Applications

04 September 2026

Applicants who have fulfilled the relevant qualifications as at 04.09.2026 should submit their applications with certified copies of the required documents.

⚠️ Late applications will be rejected.

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📮 How to Apply – State Printing Corporation Vacancies 2026

Applicants should prepare their applications with certified copies of educational qualifications, professional qualifications, working experience and birth certificate proving the required qualifications.

Applications that do not comply with the requirements of the advertisement will be rejected.

✉️ Application Address

Chairman
State Printing Corporation
Panalawa, Padukka

Applications may be sent by registered post or hand delivered to be received on or before 04.09.2026.

📌 Important Application Instructions

• Clearly mention the post applied for on the left-hand top corner of the envelope.
• If applying for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post.
• Government/Public Institution/Corporation/Board employees should forward applications through the Heads of their respective institutions.
• Applications must be received on or before the closing date.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

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📢 Important Notice for Applicants

Before applying, carefully check the educational qualifications, professional qualifications, experience, age requirements and application instructions in the official vacancy advertisement.

This vacancy notice is based on the State Printing Corporation recruitment advertisement shown above. Applicants should verify all requirements before submitting their applications.

🔗 State Printing Corporation Vacancies 2026 – Quick Summary

🏢 Organization: State Printing Corporation
📌 Vacancies: 06 Posts
💼 Positions: Account Officer, Supplies Officer, Technical Assistant – Proof Reading, Technical Assistant – Motor Mechanic
🎓 Qualifications: Professional, degree and NVQ qualifications depending on the post
🎂 Age Limit: 18–45 or 22–45 depending on the position
📝 Selection: Structured Interview / Trade Test and Structured Interview
📅 Closing Date: 04 September 2026
📮 Apply To: Chairman, State Printing Corporation, Panalawa, Padukka

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