Academic Vacancies 2026 — Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Professor, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer posts across the Faculty of Buddhist Studies and the Faculty of Language Studies.
🏛️ Faculty of Buddhist Studies
(Dept. of Buddhist Philosophy) Archaeology
(Dept. of Archaeology)
📚 Faculty of Language Studies
(Dept. of Pali) Sanskrit
(Dept. of Sanskrit) English Language Teaching
(Dept. of ELT) Hindi Language
(Dept. of Language Skill Dev.) Chinese Language
(Dept. of Language Skill Dev.)
| Position | Monthly Salary Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Professor (Chair) | 198,280 – 261,330 |
| 📘 Senior Lecturer Grade I | 160,520 – 187,820 |
| 📗 Senior Lecturer Grade II | 138,980 – 171,320 |
| 📙 Lecturer (Unconfirmed) | 121,340 – 136,040 |
| 📒 Lecturer (Probationary) | 94,400 – 118,400 |
| 📄 Temporary Lecturer | 85,308 (Fixed) |
ℹ️ Other applicable allowances and benefits will be provided according to relevant UGC circulars.
- 🌐Candidates must be able to teach in both Sinhala and English mediums.
- 🙏Preference will be given to Buddhist monks when making academic appointments.
- 📜Candidates appointed to permanent academic positions must sign a bond agreeing to serve the University continuously for five years from the date of first appointment.
- 🏢Government, corporation, statutory board, UGC and higher-education institution employees must submit applications through the heads of their respective institutions.
Download the detailed information sheet and application form from the official university website: www.bpu.ac.lk
Send the duly completed application together with certified copies of all relevant educational, professional and experience certificates by registered post.
Write the name of the post applied for on the top-left corner of the envelope and attach the registered-post receipt to the envelope.
Ensure your application reaches the following address on or before 10 August 2026:
Deputy Registrar (Administration)
Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
No. 37, Moragahahena Road,
Pitipana Town, Homagama.
Important Notice to Applicants
Incomplete, illegible, late or non-compliant applications will be rejected without consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Download the full detailed information sheet from bpu.ac.lk before applying to confirm specific qualifications required for each post.
