Recruitment of B.Sc. Nursing Graduates for Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course 2026
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Sri Lanka, has announced recruitment of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) degree holders for the Nursing Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course – 2026.
Eligible Sri Lankan citizens who have completed a recognized B.Sc. Nursing degree are invited to apply according to the requirements published in the Government Gazette.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully and submit their applications with all required documents before the closing date.
📌 Nursing Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
- 🏛️ Recruiting Authority: Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Sri Lanka
- 🩺 Recruitment Category: B.Sc. Nursing degree holders
- 📚 Course: Nursing Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course
- 📅 Gazette Publication Date: 9 October 2026
- 🎓 Required Qualification: Recognized B.Sc. Nursing degree
- 🎂 Age Limit: 18–35 years as of 9 November 2026
- 💳 Application Fee: Rs. 1,000
- ⏳ Training Duration: 6 months
- 🌐 Training Medium: English
- 📮 Application Method: Registered post
- 🚨 Closing Date: 9 November 2026
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) degree that meets the requirements specified in the Gazette.
The qualification must be awarded by an eligible institution, including:
- A foreign or state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- A university established by an Act of Parliament in Sri Lanka.
- A degree recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.
The degree must have become effective before 9 November 2026.
Applicants should ensure that their degree and institution meet the applicable recognition requirements before applying.
✅ Eligibility Criteria for Nursing Recruitment 2026
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- 🇱🇰 Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- 🎂 Be at least 18 years old and not more than 35 years old on 9 November 2026.
- 🎓 Possess the required recognized B.Sc. Nursing degree.
- 🩺 Be registered with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council by the date of the interview.
- 💪 Be physically fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- ⭐ Have an excellent character.
Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply, provided they meet the prescribed conditions.
📝 How to Apply for Nursing Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to prepare and submit your application.
Step 1: Prepare the Application
Prepare your application using the specimen application form provided with the Government Gazette.
Use A4-size paper and follow the prescribed page arrangement:
- 📄 First page: Items 1–14
- 📄 Second page: Items 15–17
- 📄 Third page: Item 18
Complete all required sections accurately and carefully.
Step 2: Attach the Required Documents
Attach the following documents to your application:
- 🎓 A certified copy of your degree certificate.
- 📊 A certified copy of your detailed academic transcript showing the GPA.
- 💳 The bank payment receipt for the application fee.
The Gazette requires the applicant to certify the copies of the degree certificate and detailed results certificate as true copies.
Step 3: Pay the Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 1,000.
Deposit the fee into the following account:
- 🏦 Bank: Bank of Ceylon
- 📍 Branch: Taprobane Branch
- 🔢 Account Number: 7041318
- 👤 Account Name: Secretary, Health – Collection of Examination Fees
- 💰 Amount: Rs. 1,000
Affix the relevant bank receipt in the designated space on the application form.
⚠️ The Gazette states that the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another examination.
Step 4: Certify Your Signature
The application signature must be certified by an authorized person according to the Gazette.
Eligible categories include the relevant Grama Niladhari, a principal of a government school, a Justice of the Peace, a Commissioner for Oaths, an attorney-at-law, an authorized commissioned officer of the armed forces, an eligible religious authority, or an appropriate government or provincial public service officer.
Government and provincial public service employees should follow the applicable departmental submission and certification requirements.
Step 5: Send the Application by Registered Post
Place the completed application in an envelope and write the following recruitment title in the upper-left corner:
“Recruitment of B.Sc. Nursing Graduates for the Nursing Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course – 2026”
Also mention the relevant degree and academic year.
📮 Postal Address:
Director (Administration) – 01
Ministry of Health and Mass Media
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha
Colombo 08
Sri Lanka
📅 The application must be sent by registered post before 9 November 2026.
Applicants should retain their postal receipt as proof of dispatch.
💳 Application Fee and Important Conditions
Please remember the following conditions before submitting your application:
- Applications that are incomplete, incorrectly prepared, missing the required bank receipt, or otherwise fail to meet the prescribed requirements may be rejected without notice.
- Applications must be registered by the specified closing date.
- Government and semi-government employees must submit applications through their respective departmental heads as required.
- Applications from public-sector employees that are not submitted through the required official channel may be rejected.
- Applicants are responsible for providing accurate educational and personal information.
📊 Selection Procedure
Selection is not automatic simply because an application has been submitted.
According to the Gazette, a priority list will be prepared based on the effective date of the degree and the GPA.
A selected group of eligible applicants will be called for a general interview conducted by a panel appointed by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.
The interview panel will examine the prescribed qualifications and physical fitness requirements.
The Gazette indicates that 1,000 candidates are intended to be selected from applicants applying under this recruitment category, subject to the stated selection arrangements and available training requirements.
⚠️ Being called for an interview does not guarantee selection for training.
📚 Training Duration and Language
Successful candidates selected for the course will be attached to the relevant training schools.
- ⏳ Duration: 6 months
- 🌐 Language: English
- 🏥 Training Location: Assigned training school
Trainees must comply with the rules and regulations of their assigned training schools and the requirements issued by the Ministry.
Trainees who fail to complete the course successfully, perform satisfactorily, or comply with training conditions may have their training terminated under the applicable provisions.
🩺 Appointment After Training
The Gazette states that permanent appointments following completion of the course will depend on the number of vacancies available at the relevant time.
Therefore, completion of the training course does not automatically guarantee a permanent appointment.
Where appointments are made, the applicable recruitment procedure, service conditions, and salary provisions will apply.
The Gazette refers to the Grade III Nursing Officer salary scale under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025, salary code MT-7-2025. Applicants should consult the official notification for the precise applicable terms.
📑 Documents to Bring to the Interview
Candidates called for an interview must be prepared to produce the following documents:
- 🧾 Original birth certificate.
- 🎓 Original degree certificate and the detailed results certificate showing the GPA, together with the required certified copies.
- 🪪 National Identity Card, valid passport, or valid driving licence, together with a certified copy.
- 🩺 Relevant documents confirming registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council.
Follow any additional instructions officially communicated for the interview.
⚠️ Important Conditions Applicants Should Know
Before applying, carefully consider these additional conditions stated in the Gazette:
- Selected candidates must be willing and physically and mentally fit to undergo training and serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- A medical examination must be undertaken within the first month of training.
- Trainees are required to enter into the prescribed agreement and bond arrangements.
- A minimum five-year service commitment in the relevant public health service placement is specified following training and appointment, subject to the Gazette’s terms.
- Engaging in private employment or trade union activities during training is prohibited under the stated conditions.
- Providing false educational or personal information may result in removal from training or termination of appointment and further legal or disciplinary action.
- Residential accommodation at training schools is not guaranteed.
Applicants currently employed in government or provincial public service should carefully review the Gazette’s conditions regarding external recruitment and the consequences for their existing positions.
🌐 Official Website for Updates
For official announcements and information about interview selection, applicants should visit the Ministry of Health and Mass Media website:
According to the Gazette, information about candidates following the interview will be published on the Ministry’s official website. Individual notifications are not guaranteed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for Nursing Recruitment 2026?
The closing date is 9 November 2026. Applications must be registered by the specified deadline.
2. What is the required qualification?
Applicants must possess an eligible, recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree that meets the requirements of the Gazette.
3. What is the age limit?
Applicants must be at least 18 and not older than 35 on 9 November 2026.
4. How much is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000, payable to the specified Bank of Ceylon account.
5. How long is the training course?
The Nursing Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course lasts six months and is conducted in English.
6. Is Sri Lanka Nursing Council registration required?
Yes. Applicants must have Sri Lanka Nursing Council registration by the interview date.
7. Will every applicant who attends the interview be selected?
No. Candidates are shortlisted based on the prescribed criteria, and attending an interview does not guarantee selection.
8. Is a permanent appointment guaranteed after training?
No. Permanent appointments depend on the vacancies available at the relevant time and the applicable recruitment conditions.
🎯 Final Reminder
If you are a qualified B.Sc. Nursing graduate in Sri Lanka, review the official Government Gazette dated 9 October 2026 before preparing your application for the Nursing Reorientation and Rehabilitation Course.
✅ Verify your eligibility.
✅ Prepare the application in the required format.
✅ Attach the certified educational documents.
✅ Pay the Rs. 1,000 application fee.
✅ Send the completed application by registered post before 9 November 2026.
📢 Share this recruitment announcement with eligible nursing graduates so they can review the official requirements and avoid missing the deadline.
Source: Sri Lanka Government Gazette, Part I, Section II(A), dated 9 October 2026, recruitment notice issued by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.
Disclaimer: This article is an English-language summary of the published Gazette notice for informational purposes. The official Gazette and subsequent official instructions take precedence in the event of any discrepancy.
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