Blacksmith – Ceylon German Technical Training Institute

Blacksmith – Ceylon German Technical Training Institute

Job Overview

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute is inviting applications for the post of Blacksmith (PL-3) on a permanent basis under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. There is 01 vacancy available for this position.

Position Details

Position: Blacksmith
Organization: Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
Job Category: PL-3
Number of Vacancies: 01
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
Closing Date: 21 June 2026

Organization Overview

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) is a leading vocational and technical training institute functioning under the Vocational Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education in Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates

Applicants should possess:

• A proficiency certificate not below National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4
• Qualification issued by a technical/vocational training institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
• Qualification relevant to the Blacksmith trade

Internal Candidates

Applicants should either:

• Fulfil the qualifications required for external candidates

OR

• Be employees in Primary Level Unskilled (PL-1) category with:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the relevant field
  • Skills not below NVQ Level 2
  • Proven through a trade test

Salary Scale

According to DMS Circular No. 01/2025:

PL 3 – Rs. 43,280 – 490×10 – 540×10 – 590×10 – 630×12 – Rs. 67,040

Current Salary as at 01.01.2026

• Rs. 40,834.00
• Government approved allowances will also be paid

Method of Recruitment

Selection will be based on:

• Trade Test
• Structured Interview

Age Limit

• Applicants should be between 18 and 45 years as at the closing date of applications
• Upper age limit will not apply for internal candidates

General Conditions

Applicants should:

• Be citizens of Sri Lanka
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Possess excellent moral character
• Be willing to serve in any part of the island

Employment Conditions

• External recruits will be on probation for 3 years
• Internal appointees will undergo an acting period of 1 year
• Recruitment will be made on the starting salary step

EPF & ETF Contributions

• Employee contribution to EPF: 8%
• Institution contribution to EPF: 12%
• Institution contribution to ETF: 3%

Required Documents

Applicants should attach certified photocopies of:

• Birth Certificate
• Educational and professional certificates
• Service experience certificates
• National Identity Card

How to Apply

Applications together with comprehensive bio-data and contact details of two non-related referees should be sent by registered post to:

Director / Principal
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
No. 582, Galle Road,
Mount Lavinia.

Applications should reach on or before:

21 June 2026

Important Notes

• Mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews
• Canvassing will be treated as a disqualification

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