

Welfare Benefits Board
Assistant Commissioner (IT) – Welfare Benefits Board
- Full Time
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 168240 LKR / Month

Welfare Benefits Board
Assistant Commissioner (IT) – Welfare Benefits Board
📌 Job Description
The Welfare Benefits Board under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is inviting applications for:
👉 Assistant Commissioner of Welfare (IT) – Grade II (MM 1-1)
This is a high-level government IT position based at the Colombo Head Office, offering strong career growth in the public sector.
🏢 Organization
Welfare Benefits Board (WBB)
📍 Job Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
🔢 Number of Vacancies
✅ 01 Post Available
🎯 Job Overview
This role focuses on IT systems, software, and digital transformation within the Welfare Benefits Board, supporting national welfare programs.
🧾 Key Responsibilities (Overview)
- Manage and support IT-related operations
- Contribute to system development and implementation
- Ensure smooth functioning of IT infrastructure
- Support digital services and government IT systems
(Responsibilities inferred based on role category and IT designation in the official notice)
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
✅ External Candidates
✔ Option 1:
- Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- OR relevant IT field (UGC recognized)
✔ PLUS
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience
✔ Option 2:
- NVQ Level 7 certification (IT-related)
- Minimum 1 year experience in:
- Public sector OR
- Corporation / Statutory Board OR
- Reputed private institution
✅ Internal Candidates
- Same qualifications OR
- Minimum 5 years service in Junior Manager (JM) category
🎂 Age Limit
- 22 – 45 years
- No upper limit for internal candidates
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Salary Scale: Rs. 91,690 – 168,240/month 💰
- Basic Salary (2026): Rs. 81,710/month
- Government allowances + communication facilities
- EPF contributions included
- Permanent government position (after probation)
📝 Recruitment Process
- Selection based on interview performance (merit basis)
📩 How to Apply
📮 Send application via registered post with:
- Completed application form
- Copies of certificates
📍 Address:
Commissioner
Welfare Benefits Board
J.R. Jayawardena Centre
No. 191, Dharmapala Mawatha
Colombo 07
📅 Closing Date: 11 May 2026
📌 Mention the post on top-left corner of envelope
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To apply for this job email your details to thegovernmentjob.lk@gmail.com
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