Applications for Air Conditioner Technician Posts in Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has announced an open competitive examination to recruit 11 Air Conditioner Technicians for Grade-III posts in the Supervisory Management Assistant Technical Service Category (MN-03-2006-A). The vacancies are available in the Ministry, its hospitals, and affiliated bodies.

Key Details:

Qualifications:
- Educational: G.C.E. (O/L) with credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics, and two other subjects (or NVQ Level 3), plus G.C.E. (A/L) passes in all subjects (or NVQ Level 4).
- Vocational: A recognized diploma in Electrical Technology from institutions like the University of Moratuwa, Hardy Institute, or the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Age Limit: 18–30 years as of April 30, 2025.
Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Examination Structure:

Paper 1: Intelligence Test and General Knowledge (2 hours, 100 marks).
Paper 2: Technical Knowledge on air conditioning systems (1.5 hours, 100 marks).
- Topics include types of ACs, maintenance, refrigeration cycles, and capacity.

Salary and Terms:

Salary Scale: Rs. 31,040–57,550 (as per government circulars).
Probation: 3 years, with a mandatory Efficiency Bar Exam.
Language Proficiency: Must be acquired within 5 years of recruitment.

How to Apply:

Fee: Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable), payable via Bank of Ceylon (Account No. 7041318).
Submission: Send completed applications by registered post to:
Director (Admin) 07, Ministry of Health and Mass Media, 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Important Notes:

Applications must include attested copies of qualifications and a certified signature (e.g., by a Justice of Peace or Principal).
Bogus information will lead to disqualification or dismissal.

This recruitment aims to strengthen technical support in Sri Lanka’s health sector. For full details, refer to the Government Gazette (Part I: Sec. IIA) dated March 28, 2025.