Open University Director Public Relations Vacancy 2026

Open University Director (Public Relations) Recruitment Overview

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has issued an official recruitment advertisement inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the post of Director / Public Relations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing university communication strategies, media relations, and corporate outreach. Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications on or before the closing date of November 10, 2026.

ශ්‍රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ ප්‍රජා සබඳතා අධ්‍යක්ෂ තනතුර 2026

ශ්‍රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය (OUSL) මගින් ප්‍රජා සබඳතා අධ්‍යක්ෂ (Director / Public Relations) තනතුර සඳහා සුදුසුකම් ලත් වෘත්තිකයන්ගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. සම්පූර්ණ කරන ලද අයදුම්පත් 2026 නොවැම්බර් 10 වන දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් යොමු කළ යුතුය.

இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மக்கள் தொடர்பு பணிப்பாளர் வெற்றிடம் 2026

இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் (OUSL) மக்கள் தொடர்பு பணிப்பாளர் (Director / Public Relations) பதவிக்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் தகுதியான நிபுணர்களிடமிருந்து கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. பூர்த்தி செய்யப்பட்ட விண்ணப்பங்கள் 2026 நவம்பர் 10 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவஞ்சல் மூலம் அனுப்பி வைக்கப்பட வேண்டும்.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: A Degree with First or Second Class Honours from a recognized University, OR professional qualifications approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on the recommendation of OUSL.
• Experience: Minimum 07 years of experience, preferably in Public Relations, Managerial, or Administrative capacities, including at least 03 years at a senior level.
• Age Limit: Must not be more than 45 years of age. Candidates exceeding the age limit may be considered for contract-basis appointments under government regulations.
• Special Competencies: Proven track record in communication, public relations, and journalism. Multi-language proficiency in two or three languages will be considered an added advantage.

Salary Scale & Statutory Benefits

• Salary Scale: U-EX 2 (II) — Rs. 113,690 – 8 x 2,400 ; 8 x 2,940 – Rs. 156,410 p.m.[cite: 1] (Fully operative from January 1, 2027; 2026 placement follows UGC Circular No. 02/2025 (i)).
• Statutory Contributions:
  • Universities Provident Fund (UPF): Appointee contributes 10%; University contributes 7%.
  • Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF): University contributes 3%.
  • University Pension Scheme: University contributes 8%.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Download the official academic application form from the university portal at https://ou.ac.lk/vacancies/ or obtain it from the Deputy Registrar/Establishments (Academic).
2. Attach certified copies of your Birth Certificate, NIC, Degree certificates, confirmed academic transcripts, professional qualification certificates, and experience letters.
3. Candidates currently employed in Government Departments, Higher Educational Institutions, or State Corporations must route their applications through their Head of Institution.
4. Mark “Director / Public Relations” clearly on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
5. Send the application via Registered Post on or before November 10, 2026 to:
   
   Deputy Registrar / Establishments (Academic),
   The Open University of Sri Lanka,
   P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda[cite: 1].