Sri Lanka Government Gazette Vacancies & Courses 2026
The latest Sri Lanka Government Gazette announcements include government job vacancies, training programmes, and diploma courses. The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, Department for Registration of Persons, National Youth Corps, and other institutes have opened applications for 2026.
Summary of Vacancies
- Director (Finance) – National Dangerous Drugs Control Board
- Bilingual Clerk Grade III – Department for Registration of Persons (15 Vacancies)
- Life Skills Training Course – National Youth Corps
- Diploma in School Counseling and Student Protection
- National Diploma in Plantation Extension Management
- National Diploma in Plantation Crop Technology
1. Director (Finance) – National Dangerous Drugs Control Board
Vacancies: 01
Salary Scale: Rs. 140,640 – Rs. 202,140
Service Category: Senior Manager (HM 1-1)
Age Limit: 35 – 55 Years
Qualifications:
Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Commerce OR professional qualification (CA Sri Lanka / CIMA / ACCA) with at least 13 years managerial experience.
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Application Details2. Bilingual Clerk Grade III – Department for Registration of Persons
Vacancies: 15
Salary: Rs. 45,230 – Rs. 78,360
Age Limit: 18 – 30 Years
Qualifications:
Passed G.C.E O/L with six subjects including language and mathematics and at least one A/L subject.
Closing Date: 06 April 2026
3. National Youth Corps – Life Skills Training Programme
Course Duration: 3½ Months
- National Youth Corps Certificate
- Opportunity for City & Guilds Certificate
- Scholarship up to Rs.100,000 for vocational training
- Free uniform and daily allowance
- Sports and adventure training
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
4. Diploma in School Counseling and Student Protection
Institute: Open Institute of Mental Science
Duration: 1 Year (Part-Time)
Course Fee: Rs. 30,000
Medium: Sinhala / English
Eligibility: Teachers from Government, Private or International Schools.
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
5. National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) – Diploma Courses
Courses Available:
- National Diploma in Plantation Extension Management – 2 Years
- National Diploma in Plantation Crop Technology – 1.5 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 165,000
Qualification: GCE A/L OR NVQ Level 04 (Agriculture related)
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
