📅 Published Date: 21 July 2026
🏢 Organization: University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka
💼 Job Position: Assistant Secretary (Legal & Documentation)
📍 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
⏳ Application Closing Date: 03 August 2026

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📢 University Grants Commission (UGC) Job Vacancies 2026

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Secretary (Legal & Documentation). If you are an Attorney-at-Law with relevant legal experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of Sri Lanka’s leading government institutions.

Interested applicants should submit their completed applications before the closing date of 03 August 2026.

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📌 Vacancy Details

📝 Item	📋 Details
🏢 Organization	University Grants Commission (UGC)
💼 Position	Assistant Secretary (Legal & Documentation)
📍 Workplace	UGC Secretariat, Colombo
💰 Salary Code	U-EX 1 (II)
💵 Salary Scale	Rs. 85,305 – 122,565 + Government Approved Allowances
📅 Closing Date	03 August 2026
📄 Application Method	By Registered Post

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🎓 Educational & Professional Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy one of the following qualifications:

✅ Option 1

• ⚖️ Attorney-at-Law.
• 🎓 Degree in Law / Legal Studies.
• 🗂️ Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Court work
  • Legal work
  • Drafting legal documentation
• Experience should be obtained after completing the required qualifications in:
  • State institutions
  • Corporations
  • Reputed private sector organizations
  • Official Bar.

OR

✅ Option 2

• ⚖️ Attorney-at-Law.
• 🗂️ Minimum 3 years of experience in:
  • Court work
  • Legal work
  • Drafting legal documentation
• Experience gained after obtaining the professional qualification.

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💰 Salary & Benefits

💵 Salary Scale

Rs. 85,305 – 3 × 2,020 – 91,365 (EB) 93,765 – 12 × 2,400 – Rs.122,565

✅ Government-approved allowances are payable.

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🎁 Employee Benefits

💼 Provident Fund & Pension

• ✔️ Universities Provident Fund
• ✔️ Contributory Pension Scheme
• ✔️ Employees Trust Fund (ETF)

💰 Gratuity

Employees are entitled to gratuity according to the Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983.

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📝 Selection Procedure

✔ Structured Interview

Applicants who obtain 40% or more marks at the interview will be eligible for selection.

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💳 Application Processing Fee

Applicants must pay:

Rs. 1,000/- (Non-refundable)

The bank slip should clearly mention:

• Applicant’s Name
• NIC
• Post of Assistant Secretary (L&D)

The original bank slip must be attached to the application.

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📬 How to Apply

Follow these simple steps:

✅ Step 1

Download the prescribed application form from the UGC Careers section.

✅ Step 2

Pay the Rs. 1,000 application processing fee.

✅ Step 3

Attach certified copies of all relevant certificates.

✅ Step 4

Send your application under Registered Post to:

Deputy Secretary (Personnel)
University Grants Commission
No. 20, Ward Place,
Colombo 07.

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📅 Important Dates

📌 Advertisement Published: 19 July 2026

⏰ Closing Date: 03 August 2026

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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⚠️ Important Instructions

• ✅ Mention “Post of Assistant Secretary (L&D)” on the top left corner of the envelope.
• ✅ Government employees should forward applications through the Head of their Institution.
• ✅ Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
• ✅ UGC reserves the right to shortlist candidates.

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📄 Official Vacancy Notice

Please refer to the official gazette/advertisement image above for complete details before submitting your application.

📢 Government Job Advertisement – English Preview

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