The Northern Province Provincial Public Service Commission (NP PPSC) has announced the Open Competitive Examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Colonization Officer post in the Northern Province Technical Service. The examination is scheduled to be held in January 2026.
Key Details:
- Vacancies: There are 13 vacancies available.
- Exam Fee: Rs. 500.00.
- Selection Method: Written examination consisting of Aptitude and General Knowledge papers, followed by an interview based on merit.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of the Northern Province (continuously resident for at least 3 years within the last 6 years, or born in the province with 5 years of residency).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 35 years as of the closing date.
- Educational Qualifications:
- G.C.E. O/L: Passed 6 subjects in one sitting with 4 credits, including Sinhala/Tamil/English, Mathematics, and Science.
- G.C.E. A/L: Passed 3 subjects in the Science stream in one sitting.
- Professional Qualifications: Must hold a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture (from institutions like Kundasale, Vavuniya, or Hardy) OR have completed NVQ Level 6 relevant to the field.
