Student Nursing Training Recruitment 2026
Ministry of Health & Mass Media – Sri Lanka
📢 Applications Now Open
The Ministry of Health & Mass Media has officially invited applications for the Student Nursing Training Programme – 2026 Intake. Eligible Sri Lankan citizens can apply online before the closing date.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Opening Date: 29 May 2026
- Closing Date: 30 June 2026
- Application Method: Online Only
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
🎓 Educational Qualifications
G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)
- Pass 06 subjects in not more than 02 sittings.
- Credit passes required for:
- Sinhala/Tamil Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)
- Passed in one sitting during 2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024.
- Bio Science Stream OR Physical Science Stream candidates may apply.
- General English and Common General Test are not considered.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Sri Lankan Citizen.
- Age between 18 – 28 years as at 29.05.2026.
- Minimum height: 4'10'' (147.3 cm).
- Must be physically and mentally fit.
- Must be unmarried.
- Both Male and Female applicants can apply.
- Must have resided in the relevant district for the previous 3 years.
❌ Not Eligible To Apply
- Students currently following full-time courses in State Universities.
- Students enrolled in National Colleges of Education.
- Students following full-time Ministry of Health or Government training programmes.
- Married or divorced applicants.
- Applicants submitting multiple applications.
📋 Documents Required for Interview
- Printed Application Copy
- Birth Certificate
- G.C.E. A/L Result Sheet with Z-Score
- G.C.E. O/L Result Sheet
- National Identity Card
- BOC Payment Receipt
- Residence Certificate (DS-04)
- School Leaving Certificate (B-59)
- Affidavit confirming unmarried status
🏥 Training Details
- Training Duration: 03 Years
- Medium: English
- Monthly Training Allowance Provided
- Must complete training successfully
- Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 10 years in Government Health Service after appointment.