Associate Officer – Ceylon Shipping Corporation

Associate Officer – Ceylon Shipping Corporation

Job Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd is inviting applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Associate Officer (Commercial / Operations / Marketing / Technical / Administration / Accounts / Audit) under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation.

Position Details

Position: Associate Officer
Fields: Commercial / Operations / Marketing / Technical / Administration / Accounts / Audit
Organization: Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Grade: MA 3, Grade III
Vacancies: 05
Employment Type: Permanent

Organization Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd is a leading state-owned maritime and shipping services provider operating under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation.

Educational Qualifications

External Candidates

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Business Management
  • Science
  • Management
  • Commerce
  • Marketing
  • Marine Engineering

Relevant to the post from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale

MA 3 – 2025 Salary Scale:
Rs. 53,940 – 10×800 – 11×1,190 – 10×1,320 – 5×1,350 – 94,980

Starting Salary

As per salary revision effective from 01.01.2026:

• Initial salary: Rs. 49,831/-

Government approved allowances for State Owned Enterprises will also be paid.

Fringe Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

• EPF & ETF contributions
• Surgical & hospitalization insurance cover
• Comprehensive personal accident insurance
• Encashment of unused medical leave
• Annual bonus
• Staff loans and housing loans on concessionary terms
• Vehicle loans on concessionary terms

Age Limit

Applicants should:

• Be not less than 18 years
• Be not more than 45 years

(The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates.)

Selection Method

Recruitment will be conducted through a Structured Interview.

Probation Period

• 03 years for external candidates
• 01 year for internal candidates

Required Documents

Applicants should submit certified copies of:

• Educational certificates
• Professional qualifications
• Birth certificate
• Other relevant certificates
• Contact details of two non-related referees

Documents should be certified by a JP, Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public, or Commissioner for Oaths.

How to Apply

Applications should be forwarded by registered post.

• Mention the post applied for on the application and top left-hand corner of the envelope
• Public sector applicants should channel applications through Heads of Institutions
• Late and incomplete applications will not be considered

Postal Address

Chairman
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
No. 27, MICH Building,
Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha (Bristol Street),
Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.

Contact Information

HR Department:
(+94) 011 2497800 Ext. 264 / 258 / 251

Important Notes

• Applications not conforming to the requirements will be rejected
• Canvassing in any form will be considered a disqualification
• Applicants will be evaluated through a structured interview panel appointed by the appointing authority

Application Deadline

Applications should reach within 14 days from the date of advertisement (03.06.2026).

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