VTA Job Vacancies 2026 – Management Assistant, Training Officer & Director Jobs
Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka
The Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, operating under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, invites applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several managerial, officer, technical and administrative vacancies.
Eligible candidates can apply for positions including Director, Assistant Director, Training Officer, Programme Officer, Draughtsman and Management Assistant. Applicants should carefully read the official English or Sinhala vacancy notice before submitting an application.
Available VTA Vacancies
Human Resource and Administration
District
Career Guidance, Job Placement and Promotion
Contract Basis
Vacancy Summary
| Position | Starting Salary / Allowance | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Director – HR & Administration | Rs.105,399 + allowances | 35–55 years |
| Assistant Director | Rs.71,730 + allowances | 22–45 years |
| Training Officer | Rs.58,615 + allowances | 22–45 years |
| Programme Officer | Rs.58,598 + allowances | 22–45 years |
| Draughtsman – Contract | Rs.43,379 monthly allowance | 22–45 years |
| Management Assistant | Rs.43,312 + allowances | 18–45 years |
The stated salary steps and allowances are subject to the applicable government circulars and conditions given in the official advertisement.
Educational Qualifications
Qualifications differ according to the position. Depending on the vacancy, applicants may require one or more of the following:
- A degree recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification and managerial experience.
- Engineering, Science or other relevant degree qualifications.
- NVQ Level 5, NVQ Level 6 or NVQ Level 7 qualifications.
- NDT, NDES, HNDE or an equivalent engineering diploma.
- Relevant professional or technical work experience.
- G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level qualifications for Management Assistant applicants.
Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. O/L examination in one sitting, including Sinhala or Tamil and Mathematics, with credit passes in four subjects. They must also have passed at least three subjects at the G.C.E. A/L examination, excluding the Common General Test.
Application Fee
Administration Fee: Rs.1,000
Bank: People’s Bank
Branch: Narahenpita
Account Number: 119-1-001-9-3693223
Payment Reference: Admin Fee
The original bank deposit receipt must be attached to the completed application.
How to Apply
- Download and carefully read the official English or Sinhala advertisement.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form.
- Pay the Rs.1,000 administration fee and attach the original deposit receipt.
- Submit a separate application for each position when applying for more than one vacancy.
- Write the name of the applied position on the top-left corner of the envelope.
- Send the completed application by registered post before the closing date.
Application Address
Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka,
“Nipunatha Piyasa”, 4th Floor,
No. 354/2, Elvitigala Mawatha,
Narahenpita, Colombo 05.
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Important Instructions
- Applicants applying for multiple vacancies must submit separate applications.
- The specified age limits do not apply to officers serving in government or government statutory institutions.
- Selected applicants may be required to serve at any VTA workplace in Sri Lanka.
- Recruitment may include a written competitive examination and/or a structured interview.
- The advertised positions are entitled to EPF and ETF benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closing date is 03 August 2026.
Completed applications must be submitted by registered post.
The administration fee is Rs.1,000.
Yes. However, a separate application must be submitted for each vacancy.
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