Tourist Promotion Officer

Tourist Promotion Officer – Western Province Tourist Board

Job Overview

The Western Province Tourist Board is calling applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of Tourist Promotion Officer II.

• Job Title: Tourist Promotion Officer II
• Organization: Western Province Tourist Board
• Service Category: Junior Manager
• Salary Scale: JM 1-1 – Rs. 72,650 – 10 × Rs. 1,360 – 18 × Rs. 2,040 – Rs. 122,970
• Basic Salary from 01 January 2026: Rs. 65,633
• Additional Benefits: Other approved allowances will be paid.

Position Details

The position is within the Junior Manager service category and focuses on tourism promotion-related responsibilities within the Western Province Tourist Board.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

Applicants should possess a degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in one of the following fields:

• Business Administration
• Management
• Commerce
• Tourism

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• The maximum age limit does not apply to internal applicants.

Residency Requirement

Applicants must have been permanent residents of the Western Province for the preceding three years as at the date of calling applications.

Key Responsibilities

The attached vacancy notice does not provide a detailed list of specific duties or responsibilities for the Tourist Promotion Officer II position. Therefore, no additional responsibilities have been added beyond what is stated in the source.

Required Skills

The vacancy notice specifically establishes the following eligibility requirements:

• Degree qualification in Business Administration, Management, Commerce or Tourism.
• Ability to meet the specified age requirement.
• Permanent residence in the Western Province for the preceding three years.

Salary & Benefits

The position carries the following salary scale:

JM 1-1: Rs. 72,650 – 10 × Rs. 1,360 – 18 × Rs. 2,040 – Rs. 122,970/-

The basic salary applicable from 01 January 2026 is Rs. 65,633/-, with other approved allowances payable in addition.

Employment Terms

Appointments are permanent and carry entitlement to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). Recruitment will be carried out based on the results of a structured interview.

How to Apply

Applicants can obtain the relevant application form from the official website of the Western Province Tourist Board.

Completed applications, together with copies of certificates proving the required qualifications, should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
Tourist Board (Western Province)
8th Floor, Western Provincial Council Complex
204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Battaramulla

Applications must reach the above address on or before 02 September 2026.

The post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the top-left corner of the envelope. Applicants employed in government institutions should submit their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position and to serve in any area of the Western Province.
• Applicants must have an unblemished character.
• The three-year Western Province permanent residency requirement applies.
• Applications that do not meet the required qualifications, are incomplete, or arrive late will be rejected.

Closing Date: 02 September 2026

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