Post

Archaeological Assistant III - 191
Watchman III - 324

Salary Scale

As per Public Administration Circular 10/2025 approved from 25.03.2025 at a salary scale-PL-01-2025 Rs.40,000-10x450-10x490-10x540-12x590-61,880/-

Educational Qualifications

Should have passed the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination in not more than two sittings in six (06) subjects with at least two credit passes.

Professional Qualifications

Having a professional qualification in the relevant field is considered a special qualification.

Experience

Experience in the relevant field is considered a special qualification.

Physical Qualifications

Every candidate should be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka and to discharge the duties of the position.

Age

Minimum Limit: Not less than 18 years of age Maximum Limit: Not more than 45 years of age

All the above qualifications should have been fulfilled as at the closing date of applications.
Other

Should be a permanent resident in the Province during last 05 years. (Must be confirmed by a Grama Niladhari Certificate.)
The applicant should be of an excellent character. Above qualifications required to the post should have been fulfilled in all respects as at the date of application notice.

Interested and eligible applicants may obtain further information and download the specimen application form visiting the website www.archacology.gov.lk of Department of Archaeology after 05.06.2026 and applicants are informed to forward duly completed applications by registered post to the address below until 06.07.2026.
Applications not complying with the above requirements, incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will be rejected without any notice. Any form of influence will be considered a disqualification and the decision of the Interview Board will be final. The words "Recruitment on Open Basis for the Posts of Archaeological Assistant III/ Watchman III at the Primary Level (Non-Technical) in the Department of Archaeology2026" should be mentioned on the top left corner of the envelope enclosing applications.
Department of Archaeology,
P.O. Box. 532,
Director General of Archaeology, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07.

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