Electro Medical Technician Job Vacancies 2026 – Ministry of Health
Open Competitive Examination – Grade III | 64 Vacancies
Applications are invited for recruitment to Grade III of the Electro Medical Technician post in the Management Assistant Technical Segment 03 Service of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Sri Lanka has published an official Gazette notification calling for applications from qualified candidates for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Electro Medical Technician – 2026.
According to the Gazette notification, recruitment is expected to be made for 64 vacancies available in the Ministry of Health and Mass Media and hospitals and institutions functioning under the Ministry.
📌 Vacancy Details
| Organization | Ministry of Health and Mass Media |
| Post | Electro Medical Technician – Grade III |
| Service Category | Management Assistant Technical Segment 03 |
| Number of Vacancies | 64 Vacancies |
| Recruitment | Open Competitive Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing Date | 12 October 2026 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants should satisfy the educational and professional qualifications specified in the official Gazette.
Educational Qualification:
Applicants should have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in six subjects in one sitting, including Sinhala / Tamil / English Language and Mathematics, with the required credit passes as specified in the Gazette.
Applicants may also qualify through the relevant NVQ and technical qualifications specified in the Gazette notification.
Accepted Technical / Professional Qualifications include relevant courses such as:
- National Certificate in Technology – Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- National Certificate in Industrial Technology – Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- National Diploma in Electrical Technology
- Diploma in Electrical Technology
- Higher National Diploma in Electrical Technology
- National Certificate in Electrical Technology
- Electronics Craftsman
- Electrician
- Bio Medical Equipment Technology qualification
- Other recognized electrical / electronic technical qualifications specified in the Gazette
👤 Age Limit
18 Years
35 Years
Applicants must have completed all required qualifications by the closing date of 12 October 2026.
💰 Salary Scale
Rs. 50,090 – Rs. 84,420
Salary Code: MT-1
The Gazette specifies the salary scale as: Rs. 50,090 – 10×540 – 10×630 – 11×1,010 – 10×1,190 – Rs. 84,420.
📝 Selection Method
The recruitment process includes a written examination and a professional practical examination.
| Examination | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence & General Knowledge | 100 | 50% |
| Subject-related General Knowledge | 100 | 50% |
| Professional Practical Examination | 100 | 50% |
📚 Examination Subjects
1. Intelligence and General Knowledge
Questions will test logical thinking, analytical ability and decision-making skills.
2. Subject-related General Knowledge
- Electricity and electrical circuits
- Ohm's Law
- Kirchhoff's Laws
- Voltage and current measurement
- Electromagnetism
- Electrostatics
- Electromagnetic waves
- Semiconductors, diodes and transistors
- Heat and expansion
- Trigonometry
- Newtonian physics
- DC motors, AC motors and transformers
💳 Examination Fee
The examination fee is Rs. 1,000. Candidates should follow the payment instructions provided in the official Gazette and attach the required payment receipt to the application.
📮 How to Apply
Applications should be prepared according to the specimen application included in the Gazette and sent by registered post.
Secretary,
Ministry of Health and Mass Media,
Administration 07 Branch,
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha,
Colombo 08,
Sri Lanka.
12 October 2026
📥 Gazette & Application Download
Applicants are strongly advised to read the complete Gazette notification before submitting the application.
Please verify all qualifications, technical course requirements, application instructions, examination fee details and other conditions from the official Gazette before applying.
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