Agricultural Extension Technical Assistant Vacancies 2026- Northern Province

The Northern Province Public Service Commission has officially announced an open competitive examination to recruit qualified individuals for fifty-two (52) vacancies for the post of Technical Assistant (Agricultural Extension) Grade III under the Department of Agriculture, Northern Province.

The competitive examination is scheduled to be conducted around July 2026 by the Secretary of the Northern Province Public Service Commission. The deadline for submitting applications is June 12, 2026.

Key Highlights & Recruitment Details

Post Name: Technical Assistant (Agricultural Extension) Grade III
Total Vacancies: 52
Nature of Post: Permanent and pensionable. Selected candidates will undergo a three-year probation period.
Transfer Policy: This is a transferable service, and appointees must be ready to serve in any part of the Northern Province.
Salary Scale: Governed by Public Administration Circular 10/2025 (Salary Group: MT 1-2025). The consolidated salary scale is Rs. 50,090 – 10 x 540 – 11 x 630 – 10 x 1,010 – 10 x 1,190 – Rs. 84,420/-.

Eligibility Criteria

1. General & Residency Requirements

Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka and possess excellent moral character alongside physical and mental fitness.
Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the application closing date.
Residency: Applicants must have been continuous permanent residents of the Northern Province for at least three (03) years within the immediate past six (06) years. Alternatively, the applicant or their parents must be natives of the Northern Province with a minimum of five (05) years of continuous permanent residency in the province. (Residency must be proven with a voter register extract during the interview) .

2. Educational Qualifications

Must have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in at least six (06) subjects in not more than two sittings, including Credit Passes in Mathematics, a Language/Literature (Tamil, Sinhalese, or English), and two other subjects.
Candidates must have passed at least five (05) of these subjects in a single sitting.

3. Professional Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following:

A two-year Diploma in Agriculture from a government-recognized institution.
A Technical Certificate representing the National Vocational Qualification Level 5 (NVQ Level 5) relevant to the post.
Any qualification accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) as equivalent to the above.

Selection Scheme & Examination Structure

Recruitment will be strictly merit-based, determined by the marks obtained in a written examination. Based on the merit order, 125% of the total number of vacancy requirements will be called for an interview. No marks will be awarded during the interview.

The written examination will consist of two papers, available in both Tamil and Sinhalese mediums:

#	Examination Paper	Duration	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
01	Aptitude Test (Logical thinking, analytical skills, and decision-making)	1 Hour	100	40%
02	General Knowledge (Job-related technology and subject-specific agricultural knowledge)	1 Hour	100	40%

Note on Subject Matter: The technical paper covers a comprehensive syllabus including Sri Lankan Agriculture Economic contribution, Climate Zones, Paddy & Vegetable Production, Soil Chemistry, Crop Protection, Irrigation, Farm Mechanization, Bee Keeping, Tissue Culture, Floriculture, Bio-Technology, and current Provincial/Central Government agricultural development policies.

How to Apply

Application Download: Download the official application form from the Northern Provincial Council website
Examination Fee: Pay an examination fee of Rs. 500/- at any Divisional Secretariat within the Northern Province, issued in favor of the “Secretary, Provincial Public Service Commission, Northern Province”. The original receipt must be firmly attached to the application form.
Mailing Address: Send the completed application form via Registered Post on or before June 12, 2026, to: Secretary, Provincial Public Service Commission, Northern Province, No. 393/48, Temple Road, Nallur, Jaffna.
Envelope Notation: The top left corner of the envelope must be clearly marked with “NP/07/10/01/230”.

For further clarifications, applicants can contact the Examination Division of the Northern Province Public Service Commission via telephone at 021 221 9939. Full details and updates regarding results can be monitored directly on the official portal.