Office Assistant - National Library and Documentation Services Board Vacancies
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Office Assistant
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LocationSri Lanka
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Job TypeFull time
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ExperienceNo experience
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EducationOL/AL
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SalaryLKR 62,530/-
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DeadlineOctober 3, 2025
Applications are invited from qualified applicants to fill vacancies of the following posts in the National Library and Documentation Services Board
Available Vacancies :
- Director (Finance and Administration)
- Assistant Director (Administration)
- Conservation Officer
- Information Assistant
- Management Assistant
- Driver
- Book Binder
- Office Assistant
✅ Management Assistant - Grade III
» Educational :
- Should have passed in six (06) subjects in one sitting with credit passes for four (04) subjects Including,
- Sinhala / Tamil Language
- Mathematics
- English Language
at the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination
- Should have passed in at least three (03) subjects (except General Common Test) at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination.
- Should have followed and passed a Course of not less than three (03) months in computer applications Usage and should pass the Trade Test conducted by the Board.
Salary Scale :
- MA 1-1-2025เถปු:46,220-10x540-07x630-04x890-20x1,190-83,390/= (Monthly) (Rs:40,403/= as at 01.01.2025, Rs:43,312/= as at 01.01.2026 and Rs:46,220/= as at 01.01.2027 as per the DMS Circular 01/2025)
- should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years (The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates)
Method of Recruitment :
- Recruitment will be made at the ratio of 70% of the vacancies from external applicants and 30% of the vacancies from internal applicants through a written competitive examination and / or a structured interview.
✅ Office Assistant - Grade III
» Educational :
- Should have passed six (06) subjects in G.C.E.(O/L) examination at least with two (2) credit passes in maximum two sittings.
Salary Scale :
- PL 1 -2025 เถปු:40,500-10x450-10x490-07x540-15x590-62,530/=(Monthly) (Rs:36,475/= as at 01.01.2025, Rs: 38,488/= as at 01.01.2026 and Rs: 40,500/= as at 01.01.2027 as per the DMS Circular 01/2025)
Age :
- should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years (The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates)
Every Applicants,
- should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- should be physically and mentally fit to discharge duties entrusted to the post and to serve in any part of the island.
- should have an excellent moral character.
Conditions of Service :
- This post is permanent and subject to three (03) years probation period.
- Employee should contribute 8% of the salary to the Employees Provident Fund and the employer would contribute 12% to the Employees Provident Fund and 3% to the Employees Trust Found.
How To Apply
๐ฉ Applications that include the full bio-data, details of educational / professional qualifications and service experience and the names and addresses of two non – related referees along with the copies of the relevant certificates should be sent by registered post addressed.
๐ before 03.10.2025 post applying for should be mentioned on the left hand top corner of the envelope containing the application.
- Applications from applicants serving in the Government/ Semi Government / Statutory Institutions should be submitted with the recommendation of the respective heads of Departments/Institutions.
National Library and Documentation Services Board Vacancies
National Library and Documentation Services Board is the agency of the government of Sri Lanka which helps maintains all state libraries around the country including the Colombo Library but the management of individual libraries in cities and towns are carried out by the Municipal Council.
