Lanka Sathosa Job Vacancies 2026
Multiple Positions Available Islandwide
Lanka Sathosa Limited, operating under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, has announced applications for permanent job vacancies across all provinces. Eligible Sri Lankan citizens are invited to apply for four positions: Area Manager, Shop In-Charge, Senior Sales Assistant, and Sales Assistant. The closing date for applications is 11 July 2026. Both external and internal candidates are welcome to apply.
📰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
ලංකා සතෝසා සීමිතය විවිධ දුරකතර නිවැරදි ස්ථාන සඳහා අයදුම් ඉල්ලා ඇත. අයදුම් එකතු කිරීමේ අවසාන දිනය 2026 ජුලි 11 වේ. සිරුර දායකත්ව අරමුදල සහ සේවක සම්මතිකරණ අරමුදල සහිතයි।
📰 Tamil Sorankaram
Lanka Sathosa Limited ஆனது பல நாட்டளாவிய பதவிகளுக்கான விண்ணப்ப பிறகு சமர்ப்பிப்பதற்கான இறுதி தேதி 2026 ஜூலை 11 ஆகும்.
📍 Available Positions
| Position | Employment Type | Island Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Area Manager | Permanent | All Island |
| Shop In-Charge | Permanent | All Island |
| Senior Sales Assistant | Permanent | All Island |
| Sales Assistant | Permanent | All Island |
👤 Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
- Sri Lankan citizens aged 22–45 years
- Both external and internal candidates are eligible
- Applicants must meet the educational and experience requirements specified for each position
✅ Employment Benefits
💼 Job Security
Permanent Appointment with established status and job security as a state-owned enterprise employee.
📊 Social Security
EPF & ETF Benefits – Employee Provident Fund and Employee Trust Fund coverage included.
💰 Salary
Competitive Salary & Allowances as per Lanka Sathosa Limited salary scales.
🏛️ Employer
State-Owned Enterprise – Work for one of Sri Lanka’s largest retail organizations.
📅 Important Dates
Application Closing Date: 11 July 2026
Ensure your application with all required documents reaches Lanka Sathosa Limited by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
📝 How to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copies of professional/experience certificates
Application Methods
Interested candidates should submit their application through either of the following methods:
📮 Postal Submission
Postal Address:
Deputy General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Lanka Sathosa Ltd.
27, 4th Floor, CWE Secretariat Building
Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02
Submission Method: Use registered post (for postal) or email (for digital), with certified copies of all educational and professional qualifications attached.
⚠️ Important Notices
- Closing Date is Final: Applications received after 11 July 2026 will not be considered.
- Original Certificates: Ensure all photocopies are certified by a notary public or authorized official.
- Age Limit Strictly Enforced: Applicants must be between 22 and 45 years old.
- Verification Process: Selected candidates will undergo document verification and may be called for interviews.
- No Fees: Lanka Sathosa Limited does not charge any application fee.
🏢 About Lanka Sathosa Limited
Lanka Sathosa Limited is a state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development. It is one of Sri Lanka’s largest retail organizations, serving the public with a wide network of retail outlets across the island. Working with Lanka Sathosa offers employees the security and benefits of a government-backed employer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: Applications must be submitted by 11 July 2026. No late submissions will be accepted.
A: Yes, both external and internal (existing Lanka Sathosa employees) candidates are eligible to apply for these positions.
A: Applicants must be between 22 and 45 years old at the time of application.
A: No. Lanka Sathosa Limited does not charge any fee for submitting applications.
A: Permanent employees receive EPF & ETF benefits, competitive salary, allowances, and job security as a state-owned enterprise.
