📢 BOC Recruitment 2026

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has invited applications from young, dynamic and performance-driven Sri Lankan candidates for the position of Trainee Secretarial Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a professional banking career with Sri Lanka's largest state-owned commercial bank.

Candidates who successfully complete the training period will be absorbed into the permanent service of the bank as a Secretarial Assistant Grade I.

📌 Vacancy Details

💰 Monthly Allowance

Paid throughout the 2-year training period.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy ONE of the following requirements:

• Passed G.C.E. O/L with at least 5 Credit Passes including English Language in not more than two sittings.
• OR
• Passed G.C.E. A/L with at least 2 Main Subjects in one sitting (excluding General English and Common General Test).
• OR
• Possess a Secretarial Certificate Course of minimum 06 months duration conducted fully in English Medium from a TVEC registered institution.

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Trainee Typist
• Secretary
• Secretarial Assistant
• Banking or Financial Sector Experience
• Private Sector Administrative Experience

💻 Skills & Competencies

• Minimum English Typing Speed of 20 WPM
• Sinhala and/or Tamil Typing is an Added Advantage
• Excellent Spoken & Written English
• Knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Good Knowledge of MS Office Packages

📝 Selection Procedure

Paper I

• Computer-Based English Typing Test
• Minimum Required Speed: 20 WPM

Paper II

• English Language Proficiency Test
• Document Layout & Formatting Skills Test

Only candidates who pass the Typing Test will have Paper II evaluated. Final selection will be based on examination and interview performance.

🏦 Service Conditions

• Contract-Based Non-Executive Position
• Subject to Bank Service Rules
• Must work beyond normal office hours when required
• Must be willing to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka
• Permanent absorption as Secretarial Assistant Grade I after successful completion of training

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