🏛️ Department of Archaeology Vacancies 2026
515 Government Job Vacancies – Archaeological Assistant III & Watcher III
📢 Latest Government Job Vacancies in Sri Lanka 2026
The Department of Archaeology under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has officially called applications for 515 vacancies on an open recruitment basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination and are looking for permanent government employment in Sri Lanka.
📋 Available Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Archaeological Assistant III | 191 |
| Watcher III | 324 |
| Total Vacancies | 515 |
💰 Salary Details
Salary Scale: PL-01-2025
Monthly Salary: Rs. 40,000/- starting salary
Salary Scale: Rs. 40,000 – 61,880/-
🎓 Educational Qualifications
- Passed at least 06 subjects in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.
- Must have obtained 02 Credit Passes.
- Results should be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Relevant work experience will be considered an additional qualification.
👤 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
✅ Other Requirements
- Must be a Sri Lankan Citizen.
- Must be physically and mentally fit.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Should be willing to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- Must be a permanent resident of the relevant province for the past 05 years.
📝 Recruitment Method
Qualified applicants will be selected through a Structured Interview.
Interview Marks Allocation:
- Educational Qualifications – 20 Marks
- Sports Achievements – 10 Marks
- Relevant Experience – 45 Marks
- Membership in Societies – 05 Marks
- Professional Certificates – 15 Marks
- Personality – 05 Marks
📄 Required Documents
- Birth Certificate Copy
- National Identity Card Copy
- Educational Certificates
- Character Certificates (02)
- Grama Niladhari Residency Certificate
- Sports Achievement Certificates
- Professional Certificates
- Employment Experience Certificates
📅 Closing Date
06 July 2026
Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.
📥 Download Official Notice & Application
Notice (English):
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Notice (Sinhala):
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Notice (Tamil):
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Application Form (English):
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Application Form (Sinhala):
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Application Form (Tamil):
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