The Ministry of Health and Mass Media is inviting applications from existing staff for the post of Electro-Medical Technician Grade III (Management Assistant Technical Segment-03 Service Category).
This limited competitive stream offers 28 permanent vacancies across state hospitals and healthcare facilities under the Ministry.
Closing Date: 12.10.2026
Qucik Summary
| Position Name | Electro-Medical Technician (Grade III) |
| Service Category | Management Assistant Technical Segment – 03 |
| Department / Ministry | Ministry of Health and Mass Media |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
| Recruitment Type | Limited Competitive Examination |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 50,090 – 10×540 – 10×630 – 11×1,010 – 10×1,190 – Rs. 84,420 (MT 1) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000.00 |
Qualification & Eligibility Requirements
Educational & Technical Qualifications
Candidates must have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in 6 subjects at a single sitting with Credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics, and 2 other subjects, OR hold NVQ Level 03.
In addition, applicants must satisfy one of the following technical requirements:
- Department of Technical Education & Training (or recognized institution): A relevant course containing NVQ Level 05, such as:
- 3-Year Part-Time National Certificate in Technology (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
- 2-Year Full-Time National Certificate in Industrial Technology (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
- 2-Year Full-Time National Diploma in Electrical Technology
- 2-Year Full-Time National Certificate in Electrical Technology
- Industrial Engineering Training Institute (IETI, Moratuwa): NVQ Level 05 course in Electronics Craftsman or Electrician.
- TVEC Approved Institutions: NVQ Level 05 qualification, including National Diploma in Electrical Technology (Full-Time or 3-Year Part-Time), Diploma in Electrical Technology, Higher National Diploma in Electrical Technology, or NCIT-Electrical.
- NAITA: NVQ Level 06 qualification in Bio-Medical Equipment Technology.
- Government National Technical Certificate: A government electrical/electronic course fulfilling Public Administration Circular No. 46/90 VI requirements under Circular No. 22/2015.
Experience & Service Conditions
- Must hold a permanent position in the Line Ministry (Ministry of Health) or a hospital/institution under its purview.
- Must be confirmed in service.
- Must have completed at least 5 years of active and continuous satisfactory service prior to the closing date.
- Must have earned all salary increments in the 5 years preceding the closing date and must not have received any disciplinary punishment (under PSC Circular No. 01/2020).
General Requirements
- Citizenship: Must be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Character & Fitness: Must be of good character and have sufficient physical/mental fitness to serve in any part of the island.
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: All qualifications must be completed in full by October 12, 2026.
- Age Limit: Not applicable.
Selection Process
The selection consists of two main components:
- Written Examination (1 Hour per paper | 100 Marks each | 50% pass mark per paper):
- Intelligence Test and General Knowledge: Evaluates logical, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
- Subject-Oriented General Knowledge: Covers DC electricity, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetism, static electricity, electromagnetic waves, semiconductors/transistors, heat expansion, Newtonian physics, trigonometry, and electrical machines (motors/transformers).
- Practical Vocational Test (2 Hours | 100 Marks | 50% pass mark):
- Evaluates field knowledge, equipment installation, troubleshooting/repair, use of instruments, single/three-phase motors, heating coils, oscilloscope operations, star-delta circuits, and power supply circuits.
- Candidates will be called for the practical test in order of merit, equal to twice the number of expected recruitments.
Final selection is made via an interview based on the combined merit order of both tests.
Special Notice:
Verification Requirement: Candidates must present a valid National Identity Card, Passport, or Sri Lankan Driving License at the examination hall. To enable complete identity verification, candidates must enter and remain in the hall without covering their face or ears. Refusal to uncover the face and ears will result in denial of entry or removal from the exam center.
Head of Department Approval: Applications will strictly not be accepted directly from individuals; they must be certified and forwarded through the Head of the applicant’s current institution.
How To Apply
- Prepare your application using the prescribed specimen format provided in the official notification. Ensure the exam title is written in English alongside Sinhala or Tamil at the top.
- Pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 1,000.00 at any Bank of Ceylon branch to Account No. 7041318 (Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media) at the Thaprobane Branch.
- Securely paste the original payment receipt in the designated box on the application form (retain copies of the receipt and application for your records).
- Obtain the signature certification and service confirmation details filled out by your Head of Department/Institution.
- Send the completed application via Registered Post on or before October 12, 2026.
- Write the following text on the top left-hand corner of the envelope: “Recruitment for the post of Electro Medical Technician (Limited) – Management Assistant Technical Segment 03 Service Category in Ministry of Health and Mass Media – 2026”
Mailing Address:
Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Administration 07 Division, No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08.
| Source | www.health.gov.lk |
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