The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI) under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure has announced new contract basis job vacancies for eligible Sri Lankan citizens.

Applications are invited for several vacancies at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, St. Coombs, Talawakelle.

Interested candidates can apply for the available positions before the closing date.

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📢 Available Vacancies

The following vacancies are available:

👩‍💼 1. Personal Assistant to Chairman

Job Description:
Responsible for carrying out secretarial duties for the Chairman.

Qualifications & Requirements:

✅ G.C.E. (A/L) in three passes and G.C.E. (O/L) with six subjects in one sitting with credits including Sinhala or Tamil and English.

✅ One-year Diploma Course in National Certificate in Secretarial Practice or Diploma Certificate Course in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution.

✅ Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Secretarial worker in a Corporation, Board or reputed Mercantile Establishment.

✅ Computer word processing speed:

• English – 65 WPM
• Sinhala – 50 WPM

✅ Shorthand speed:

• English – 80 WPM
• Sinhala – 70 WPM

✅ Good communication skills in English and Sinhala.

Salary:
💰 JM 1-2 (2025) Rs. 66,781/- (as per Management Service Circular No. 01/2025)

Age Limit:
🎂 Should not be less than 22 years and not more than 45 years.

Selection Method:
📝 Written Competitive Examination and/or Structured Interview.

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🛠️ Technical Vacancies

🧱 2. Mason

Job Description:
Carry out duties related to providing basic facilities for masonry work of the Institute.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Masonry issued by a recognized Technical/Vocational Training Institute.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

Selection:
Trade Test and Structured Interview.

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🪚 3. Carpenter

Job Description:
Carry out duties related to carpentry work of the Institute.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Carpentry.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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🚗 4. Motor Mechanic

Job Description:
Carry out duties related to automobile/mechanical workshop activities.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Automobile/Mechanical (Workshop).

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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🚰 5. Plumber

Job Description:
Carry out plumbing work of the Institute.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Plumbing.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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⚡ 6. Electrician

Job Description:
Carry out electrical works of the Institute.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Electrical field.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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☎️ 7. Telephone Linesman

Job Description:
Carry out telecommunication works of the Institute.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Electronic & Telecommunication.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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🔌 8. Electrical Linesman

Job Description:
Carry out electrical works related duties.

Qualifications:
✅ NVQ Level 4 or above in Electrical field.

Salary:
💰 PL 3 (2025) Rs. 40,834/-

Age Limit:
🎂 18 – 45 years

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📅 Important Dates

📌 Job Type: Contract Basis (One Year)

📌 Closing Date:
🗓️ 03 August 2026

📌 Work Location:
📍 Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka,
St. Coombs, Talawakelle.

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📝 How to Apply

Applicants should download the application form from the official Tea Research Institute website.

The completed application with copies of certificates should be sent by registered post to:

Director
Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka
St. Coombs,
Talawakelle.

📅 Applications must reach on or before 03 August 2026.

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📎 Download Official Advertisement

⬇️ Download the official vacancy notice from the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka website.

🌐 Official Website: https://www.tri.lk

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⭐ Important Notes

✅ Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.

✅ Government employees should submit applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

✅ Applicants applying for more than one post should submit separate applications for each vacancy.

✅ Certified copies of certificates should be attached.

📢 Government Job Advertisement – Sinhala Preview

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📢 Government Job Advertisement – English Preview

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