📌 Quick Overview: B.Sc. Nursing Graduate Recruitment 2026
B.Sc. Nursing Graduate Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has officially called for applications from qualified B.Sc. Nursing graduates for the Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course for the year 2026. Published in the government gazette dated October 09, 2026, the initiative aims to intake 1,000 nursing graduates into the island’s healthcare system. Eligible candidates who hold a recognized B.Sc. in Nursing degree and fulfill the necessary criteria can apply via registered post on or before November 09, 2026.
උපාධිධාරී හෙද බඳවා ගැනීම් 2026
සෞඛ්ය හා ජනමාධ්ය අමාත්යාංශය මගින් 2026 වර්ෂය සඳහා B.Sc. හෙද උපාධිධාරීන් 1,000 දෙනෙකු හෙද දිශානති සහ හැඩගැස්වීමේ පාඨමාලාව සඳහා බඳවා ගැනීමට අයදුම්පත් කැඳවනු ලැබේ. සම්පූර්ණ කරන ලද අයදුම්පත් 2026 නොවැම්බර් 09 වන දිනට ප්රථම ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් යොමු කළ යුතුය.
பட்டதாரி செவிலியர் ஆட்சேர்ப்பு 2026
சுகாதார மற்றும் ஊடக அமைச்சினால் 2026 ஆம் ஆண்டிற்காக B.Sc. செவிலியர் பட்டதாரிகளை செவிலியர் நோக்குநிலை மற்றும் தழுவல் பாடநெறிக்காக ஆட்சேர்ப்பு செய்ய விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன. பூர்த்தி செய்யப்பட்ட விண்ணப்பங்கள் 2026 நவம்பர் 09 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவஞ்சல் மூலம் அனுப்பப்பட வேண்டும்.
Intake Summary & Financial Framework
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Intake | 1,000 Recruits |
| Selection Method | Degree effective date and Grade Point Average (GPA) rankings |
| Training Duration | 6-month Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course (conducted in English) |
| Application Fee | LKR 1,000.00 (Bank of Ceylon Taprobane Branch A/C No. 7041318) |
| Grade III Salary Scale | MT-7-2025 (as per PA Circular 10/2025 upon appointment) |
Eligibility Criteria & Required Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy all standard requirements as of the closing date of November 09, 2026:
- Citizenship & Character: Must be a Sri Lankan citizen of good character.
- Age Boundaries: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Educational Qualifications: Hold a recognized B.Sc. (Nursing) degree from a UGC-recognized state/foreign university, a university established under a Sri Lankan Act of Parliament, or an institution recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.
- Council Registration: Must be registered with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council by the date of the interview.
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
Service Agreement & Financial Terms
- Application Fee Payment: Deposit the non-refundable LKR 1,000.00 fee to Bank of Ceylon (Taprobane Branch) Account No. 7041318 under “Health Secretary – Exam Fee Collection” and attach the original receipt firmly to the application.
- Training Allowance: Trainees receive the monthly allowance specified for 3rd-year nursing students during the 6-month adaptation period.
- Compulsory Service Bond: Appointees must sign a compulsory 5-year service agreement and bond to serve at assigned public or provincial hospitals. Premature resignation requires full reimbursement of allowances, training costs, and bond damages.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Instructions)
- Prepare the application form neatly on A4 paper following the standard prescribed template.
- Attach self-certified copies of the B.Sc. Nursing degree certificate, detailed transcript showing GPA, and the original LKR 1,000 bank slip.
- Obtain signature attestation. Applicants currently serving in public/semi-government institutions or affiliated hospitals (e.g., SJGH, KDU Hospital) must forward applications via their respective Head of Department.
- Clearly state “Recruitment of B.Sc. Nursing Graduates for Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course – 2026” on the top-left corner of the envelope.
- Send the application via Registered Post on or before November 09, 2026 to:
Director (Administration) – 01
Ministry of Health and Mass Media,
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha,
Colombo 08.
Shortlisted candidate lists and interview schedules will be published exclusively on the Ministry website at www.health.gov.lk.
Official Gazette Notices & Source Links
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