NLDSB Job Vacancies 2025

The National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) has announced a recruitment drive for 30 vacancies across 8 posts.

Available Posts and Vacancy Count

• Director (Finance and Administration) (HM 1-1): 1 vacancy.
• Assistant Director (Administration) (MM 1-1): 1 vacancy.
• Conservation Officer – Grade II (JM 1-1): 1 vacancy.
• Information Assistant Grade III (MA 2-1): 10 vacancies.
• Management Assistant Grade III (MA 1-1): 4 vacancies.
• Driver – Grade III (PL 3): 3 vacancies.
• Book Binder Grade III (PL 2): 2 vacancies.
• Office Assistant Grade III (PL 1): 10 vacancies.

Key Requirements by Post Category

Senior Management (Director)

• Director (Finance and Administration): Requires a Special Degree with a First or Upper Second Class pass, a Master’s degree or Chartered Institute membership (CA/CIMA/ACCA), and at least 15 years of managerial experience.
• Age Limit (External): Not less than 35 and not more than 55 years.

Middle Management (Assistant Director)

• Assistant Director (Administration): Requires a Special Degree (Management/Administration/Finance, etc.) and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a UGC-recognized Degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma, plus 3 years of experience.
• Age Limit (External): Not less than 22 and not more than 45 years.

Technical & Administrative (Assistants and Conservation Officer)

• Conservation Officer: Requires a UGC-recognized Degree with Chemistry as a subject.
• Information Assistant / Management Assistant: Requires G.C.E. (O/L) with credit passes for Sinhala/Tamil Language, Mathematics, and English Language, G.C.E. (A/L) passes in at least three subjects , and a minimum 3-month course in computer applications.
  • Information Assistant also requires passing Stage I of the 3-year Diploma in Library and Information Science.

Primary/Skilled Level (Driver, Book Binder, Office Assistant)

• Driver – Grade III: G.C.E. (O/L) pass (in not more than two sittings) and a heavy vehicle driving license with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Book Binder Grade III: G.C.E. (O/L) pass (in maximum two sittings) and an NVQ Level 2 certificate relevant to the post.
• Office Assistant Grade III: G.C.E. (O/L) pass (in maximum two sittings).
• Age Limit (External): Not less than 18 and not more than 45 years for these posts.