Field Assistant (Labourer) Vacancies 2026 – Department of Technical Education and Training
📢 Field Assistant (Labourer) Recruitment 2026
The Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET) under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced recruitment for 99 vacancies in the Field Assistant (Labourer), Grade III position.
Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens who meet the qualifications specified in the Gazette notification.
💼 Job Details
| 🔹 Detail | 📌 Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Field Assistant (Labourer) – Grade III |
| Service Category | Primary – Non-Technical Service Category |
| Number of Vacancies | 99 |
| Recruitment Method | Structured Interview |
| Employment | Permanent |
| Pension | Pensionable |
| Age Limit | 18–45 years |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 61,880 |
| Application Closing Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Gazette Date | 02 October 2026 |
The post is permanent and pensionable, subject to the applicable government rules and conditions.
🛠️ Duties of the Field Assistant (Labourer)
Selected candidates will be required to perform duties including:
- 🏢 Providing services required for administrative and institutional activities.
- 🧹 Cleaning and maintaining premises of technical colleges.
- 🌱 Performing labour-related duties associated with farms operated by technical colleges.
- 🔧 Carrying out labour duties related to farm activities.
- 🏫 Assisting with maintenance activities at technical colleges.
- 📋 Performing other duties assigned by the Head of the Institution.
📍 Available Vacancies – 99 Posts
The vacancies are distributed among the following technical and industrial colleges:
| 🏫 Institution | 🔢 Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anuradhapura Technical College | 4 |
| Badulla Technical College | 4 |
| Jaffna Technical College | 2 |
| Kandy Technical College | 4 |
| Kurunegala Technical College | 8 |
| Maradana Technical College | 4 |
| Ratnapura Technical College | 4 |
| Anamaduwa Industrial College | 4 |
| Bandarawela Industrial College | 5 |
| Dambulla Industrial College | 8 |
| Dehiattakandiya Industrial College | 8 |
| Gampaha Industrial College | 5 |
| Hasalaka Industrial College | 5 |
| Homagama Industrial College | 2 |
| Kegalle Industrial College | 4 |
| Mannar Industrial College | 2 |
| Matale Industrial College | 2 |
| Monaragala Industrial College | 5 |
| Nuwara Eliya Industrial College | 3 |
| Ratmalana Industrial College | 2 |
| Trincomalee Industrial College | 2 |
| Vavuniya Industrial College | 5 |
| Warakapola Industrial College | 3 |
| Wariyapola Industrial College | 2 |
| Weerawila Industrial College | 2 |
| Total | 99 |
The Gazette specifies a total of 99 vacancies across these institutions.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- 📚 Passed six subjects at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination with at least two Credit Passes.
- The examination must have been passed in not more than two sittings.
🔧 Professional Qualifications
Possessing professional qualifications relevant to the duties of the post will be considered a special qualification.
Relevant work experience will also be considered a qualification.
👤 Other Eligibility Requirements
Applicants:
- 🇱🇰 Must be Sri Lankan citizens.
- ⭐ Must have an excellent character.
- 💪 Must possess sufficient physical and mental fitness to perform the duties of the post.
- 📍 Must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- 🎂 Must be at least 18 years old and not more than 45 years old on the closing date for applications.
💰 Salary – 2026
The salary scale for the position is:
PL 1 – 2025: Rs. 40,000 – 450×10 – 490×10 – 540×10 – 12×590 – Rs. 61,880
This salary scale is based on the relevant provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 dated 25 March 2025.
📝 Selection Method
Eligible applicants will be selected based on the results of a structured interview conducted by an interview board appointed by the Director General of the Department of Technical Education and Training.
Candidates receiving the highest marks will be selected to fill the vacancies.
📊 Structured Interview Marking Scheme
| Assessment | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Additional Educational Qualifications | 20 |
| 🔧 Professional Qualifications | 20 |
| 💼 Relevant Experience | 40 |
| 🏃 Extracurricular Activities | 15 |
| ⭐ Skills demonstrated at the interview | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
📮 How to Apply
Applicants must prepare their applications on A4-size paper according to the specimen application form provided in the Gazette.
Completed applications should be sent by registered post so that they reach:
Director General
Department of Technical Education and Training
P.O. Box 557
Olcott Mawatha
Colombo 10
⏰ Closing Date
30 October 2026
Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.
✉️ Envelope Marking
The top-left corner of the envelope should be marked:
“Recruitment to the post of Field Assistant (Labourer)”
Government and Provincial Public Service employees currently serving in government positions should submit their applications through the Head of their respective department.
⚠️ Important Application Requirements
Applicants should ensure that:
- 📝 The application follows the prescribed specimen format.
- ✅ All required information is completed.
- 📅 The application reaches the relevant address before 30 October 2026.
- ✍️ The applicant’s signature is properly certified.
- 📄 Required certificates are available for verification.
Incomplete applications, applications not following the prescribed format, and late applications may be rejected without notice.
🪪 Documents for the Interview
Candidates called for the structured interview must produce the original certificates together with properly certified copies.
Accepted identification documents include:
- 🪪 National Identity Card issued by the Commissioner General of the Department for Registration of Persons
- 🌍 Valid Passport
📄 Application Form
The Gazette includes a specimen application form for the Field Assistant (Labourer), Grade III recruitment.
The form requires information including:
- 👤 Personal details
- 🏠 Permanent address
- 📍 District and Divisional Secretariat information
- 🎂 Date of birth and age
- 🪪 National Identity Card number
- 📞 Telephone number
- 🎓 Educational qualifications
- 🔧 Professional qualifications
- 💼 Employment experience
- 🏃 Extracurricular activities
- 📑 Relevant declarations and certifications
📌 Important Notice
Providing false or incorrect information can result in cancellation of the candidate’s candidature. If false information is discovered after appointment, action may be taken to remove the person from service.
The Director General of the Department of Technical Education and Training reserves the right to fill or not fill the vacancies.
📥 Download the Official Gazette
Applicants should carefully read the complete Gazette notification and specimen application form before applying.
Official Gazette: 02 October 2026
Recruitment: Field Assistant (Labourer), Grade III
Vacancies: 99
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
The uploaded Gazette is the authoritative source for the recruitment details above.
📢 Gazette Advertisement – Sinhala Preview
Source – Gazette (2026.10.02)
