The Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI), Moratuwa, under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, has announced admissions for full-time courses under the National Apprenticeship Scheme for the year 2025. Applications are invited from eligible male and female candidates who meet the specified qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 16 and 22 years of age as of August 18, 2025.
- Educational Qualification:
- Passed 06 subjects at the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in one sitting, including Sinhala/Tamil (medium) and Mathematics.
- OR
- Passed 06 subjects at the London (O/L) Examination in one sitting, including English and Mathematics.
- Special Skills Consideration: Candidates who have secured top three positions in provincial-level competitions or received merit certificates in national competitions (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical fields) from the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission may apply, provided they meet the educational qualifications within two attempts.
Note: Candidates bonded with the National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) for three or more years are ineligible.
Course Details
The institute offers the following full-time courses:
| Serial No. | Course | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Automobile Technician | 04 years |
| 02 | Millwright Technician | 04 years |
| 03 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | 3½ years |
| 04 | Power Electrical Technician (Industrial) | 3½ years |
| 05 | Machinist (General) | 3½ years |
| 06 | Industrial Mechatronics Technician | 3½ years |
| 07 | Diesel Mechanic | 03 years |
| 08 | Automobile Electrician | 03 years |
| 09 | Welder | 03 years |
| 10 | Motor Vehicle Body Repairer & Painter | 03 years |
Medium of Instruction:
- Sinhala (all courses), Tamil (Automobile only). Theoretical lectures will also be conducted in English.
Admission Process
- Entrance Examination:
- Medium: Sinhala/Tamil.
- Centers: Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Badulla, Anuradhapura, and Vavuniya.
- Subjects: Mathematics, General Knowledge, Intelligence Test, Technical Knowledge, English, and Technical Drawing.
- Fee: Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable), payable online.
- Primary Selection: Based on written exam merit. Cutoff marks for underprivileged provinces will be decided by CGTTI.
- Final Selection:
- 40% weightage for aptitude test, 60% for interview.
- Extracurricular achievements will be considered.
- Selected candidates must pass a medical examination.
Application Procedure
- Online Submission: Applications must be filled in English before August 18, 2025.
- Documents Required:
- Birth certificate.
- G.C.E. O/L certificate.
- Special skills certificates (if applicable).
- Submission: Print the submitted application and send it with copies of documents via registered post to:Manager – HR & Administration,
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute,
No. 582, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia (Angulana Junction).
Envelope Marking: “Recruitment of Apprentice – 2025” on the top left corner.
| Details | Click Here |
| Online Application | www.germantec.lk |
| Closing Date | 18.08.2025 |
