🚨 University of Colombo Vacancies 2026 – Driver, Electrician & Aluminium Fabricator Grade III

The University of Colombo is inviting applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several non-academic vacancies. Applications are open for Driver Grade III, Electrician Grade III, and Aluminium Fabricator Grade III.

Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications before the closing date.

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📌 Available Vacancies

The following positions are available:

🚗 1. Driver Grade III

Qualifications:

1. Should have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (06) subjects with at least two (02) credit passes in not more than two sittings.

AND

2. Should have obtained a driving license for heavy vehicles issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and have a minimum of three (03) years’ experience in driving after obtaining the driving license.

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⚡ 2. Electrician Grade III

Qualifications:

Candidates should have obtained a Proficiency Certificate not below National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4, issued by a Technical/Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, relevant to the function of the post of Electrician.

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🏗️ 3. Aluminium Fabricator Grade III

Qualifications:

Candidates should have obtained a Proficiency Certificate not below National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4, issued by a Technical/Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, relevant to the function of the post of Aluminium Fabricator.

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👤 Age Limit

For all the above-mentioned posts:

📅 Minimum Age: 18 years
📅 Maximum Age: 45 years

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💰 Salary Scale

UPL 3 (III)

💵 Rs. 48,050 – 16 × 490 – Rs. 55,845 per month

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📝 Method of Recruitment

Candidates will be selected through:

✍️ Written Test and/or Practical Test
🎙️ Interview

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General Requirements

All applicants must:

• 🇱🇰 Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• 💪 Be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post.
• 🗺️ Be willing to serve in any part of the island.
• ⭐ Be of excellent moral character.

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🏦 Provident Fund and Pension Benefits

The selected candidate will become a member of the Universities Provident Fund and the Universities Pension Scheme.

The employee will contribute 10% of the monthly salary to the Universities Provident Fund. The University will make a total contribution equivalent to 15% of the employee’s salary, including contributions to the Universities Pension Fund and the Employees’ Trust Fund.

🏛️ Government-approved allowances applicable to the University system will also be paid.

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📂 Required Documents

Applicants must submit a self-prepared application together with certified copies of relevant:

• 🎓 Educational certificates
• 📜 Professional certificates
• 🏆 Extra-curricular certificates
• 💼 Service certificates
• 🧾 Birth Certificate
• 🪪 National Identity Card

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📮 How to Apply

Completed applications should be sent under registered post to:

Senior Assistant Registrar/Non-Academic Establishments
University of Colombo
94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha
Colombo 03

✉️ Important

The post applied for should be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

⚠️ Applications that are:

• Incomplete
• Submitted without certified copies of relevant certificates
• Unable to prove qualifications and experience
• Received after the closing date

will be rejected.

Once rejected, applications will not be reconsidered.

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🏢 Applicants from Government Institutions

Applicants currently employed in:

• Government Departments
• Corporations
• Statutory Boards

should submit their applications through the Heads of their respective institutions.

Applications not forwarded through the Head of the Department will be rejected.

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📅 Closing Date

🔴 07 September 2026

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🏛️ Issued By

Registrar
University of Colombo
Colombo 03

📅 Date of Notice: 23 August 2026

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