Department of Buildings Recruitment 2026 — 22 Vacancies for Technical Officers & Draughtsman
Sri Lanka Technological Service | Department of Buildings, Battaramulla
📌 Quick Summary
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
ගොඩනැගිලි දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව විසින් තාක්ෂණික නිලධාරී (සිවිල්/විද්යුත්) සහ ඇඳුම් උපදේශක (පුහුණු) තනතුරු 22ක් සඳහා ශ්රී ලංකා තාක්ෂණික සේවයේ බඳවා ගැනීමේ දැන්වීමක් නිකුත් කර ඇත.
📅 අයදුම්පත් භාරගැනීමේ අවසන් දිනය: 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් 04
💰 විභාග ගාස්තුව: රු. 1,500
🎂 වයස් සීමාව: අවුරුදු 21–30
🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
கட்டிடத் திணைக்களம் தொழில்நுட்ப உத்தியோகத்தர் (சிவில்/மின்சாரம்) மற்றும் வரைவாளர் (பயிற்சி) பதவிகள் உட்பட 22 வெற்றிடங்களுக்கு இலங்கை தொழில்நுட்ப சேவையில் ஆட்சேர்ப்புக்கான அறிவித்தலை வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.
📅 விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி: 04.09.2026
💰 பரீட்சைக் கட்டணம்: ரூ. 1,500
🎂 வயது எல்லை: 21–30 வயது
🗂️ Available Vacancies
Technical Officer (Civil), Grade III
13Technical Officer (Electrical), Grade III
02Draughtsman (Trainee)
07The Department’s work sites are located throughout Sri Lanka. Selected candidates should be prepared to serve at locations anywhere in the country.
📮 Application Closing Date & Address
Completed applications must be sent by registered post on or before 4 September 2026 to:
Director General of Buildings, Department of Buildings, 2nd Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla.
The name of the post applied for must be clearly indicated on the top-left corner of the envelope, with copies of certificates proving educational and professional qualifications attached.
✅ General Eligibility Requirements
- Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Be of excellent character and good health.
- Be willing to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- Be not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years of age as at the closing date of applications.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
G.C.E. O/L
Passed six subjects at one sitting, including Sinhala/Tamil/English Language, Science, Mathematics and one other subject, with the required credit passes in the relevant subjects.
G.C.E. A/L
Passed three subjects at one sitting in the Science, Mathematics or Technology stream.
Professional Qualifications — Technical Officers
- National Diploma in Technology awarded by the University of Moratuwa or Hardy Advanced Technological College, Ampara.
- National Diploma in Engineering awarded by NAITA.
- National Advanced Engineering Diploma awarded by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
- Technology Diploma awarded by the Open University of Sri Lanka.
- Successful completion of Part I of the Engineering Examination conducted by the Sri Lanka Engineering Institute.
- Relevant NVQ Level 6 qualification.
- Other technical qualifications recognized by the TVEC as equivalent, subject to the prescribed verification process.
Professional Qualifications — Draughtsman
- A relevant course completed at a TVEC-recognized technical college, leading to the National Technical Certificate.
- A one-year full-time Draftsmanship training course at a TVEC-recognized technical college.
- A relevant National Certificate course for Industrial Technicians at a TVEC-recognized technical college.
- Another technical qualification recognized by TVEC as equivalent to the prescribed qualifications.
Candidates who possess the required educational and one-year vocational qualifications for the Draughtsman Trainee Grade can be placed at the initial step of the Grade III salary scale after successfully completing the prescribed theoretical and practical training and passing the relevant examination.
📝 Competitive Examination
Eligible applicants will sit for a written competitive examination in Colombo. Only applicants whose details have been verified and who meet all prescribed qualifications will be called. Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks in each question paper to qualify for the interview. Shortlisting for interviews is by examination marks; final selection is on merit. The interview does not carry marks and is conducted to verify qualifications. The written examination will be conducted in Sinhala or Tamil.
Examination Subjects — Technical Officer (Civil/Electrical)
| Subject | Duration | Max Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Test | 2 hours | 100 | 40 |
| Subject-related Technical Test | 2½ hours | 100 | 40 |
The Intelligence Test covers comprehension, logical reasoning, decision-making, numerical/mathematical problem-solving and interpretation of tables, diagrams, illustrations and graphs. For Technical Officer (Civil), the technical paper covers measurements and planning, foundations, soil types, building materials, structures, finishes, quantity estimation, estimates, water supply and sewerage systems. For Technical Officer (Electrical), it covers electrical circuits in buildings, relevant regulations, planning and design, estimates and testing of electrical circuits.
Examination Subjects — Draughtsman (Trainee)
| Subject | Duration | Max Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Test | 1 hour | 100 | 40 |
| Subject-related Technical Test | 3 hours | 100 | 40 |
The technical test assesses the candidate’s ability to prepare building drawings to an appropriate scale and prepare the necessary drafting notes.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Technical Officer (Civil/Electrical), Grade III
Rs. 52,250 – 10×Rs.800 – 11×Rs.1,190 – 10×Rs.1,320 – 10×Rs.1,350 – Rs. 100,040 (Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 – MN-3-2025)
Draughtsman (Trainee)
Monthly training allowance: Rs. 43,274/-
Appointments are permanent and pensionable, subject to Public Service Commission rules, the Establishments Code, Financial Regulations and other applicable government regulations.
💳 Examination Fee
A non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 1,500 is payable to Bank of Ceylon Account No. 7042710, Account Name: Department of Buildings, Battaramulla, at any Bank of Ceylon branch in Sri Lanka. The original payment slip must be attached to Item No. 12 of the application form.
📑 Important Documents
The application form requires details and supporting certificates relating to:
- G.C.E. O/L results
- G.C.E. A/L results
- Technical/vocational qualifications
- Relevant work experience
- Examination fee payment
Applicants must also have their signature certified by an authorized person, such as a Government School Principal, Divisional Grama Niladhari, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Oaths, Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public or other authorized official listed in the Gazette. Government employees must submit their applications through the Head of their respective institution.
📝 How to Apply
- Download/use the specimen application form provided in the Gazette.
- Complete the application using both sides of an A4 sheet.
- Select the relevant position.
- Pay the Rs. 1,500 examination fee.
- Attach the original payment receipt.
- Attach certified copies of all relevant certificates.
- Obtain certification of the applicant’s signature.
- Send the completed application by registered post to the Director General of Buildings before 4 September 2026.
📅 Key Dates at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Gazette Published | 7 August 2026 |
| Department | Department of Buildings |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Technical Officer – Civil | 13 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical | 02 |
| Draughtsman – Trainee | 07 |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,500 |
| Application Method | Registered Post |
| Closing Date | 4 September 2026 |
| Examination Medium | Sinhala / Tamil |
| Appointment | Permanent & Pensionable |
⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants
Applicants should carefully verify that they satisfy all educational, professional and age requirements before applying. Providing false or inaccurate information can result in disqualification before selection or cancellation of the appointment after recruitment. Applications received after the closing date, incomplete applications, illegible applications, or applications from candidates who do not meet the required qualifications will be rejected without notice.
📌 Source
Department of Buildings — Government Gazette Notification, published 7 August 2026, Sri Lanka Technological Service Recruitment.
