ICT Assistant

ICT Assistant – Arts Council of Sri Lanka

Job Overview

The Arts Council of Sri Lanka, functioning under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Information and Communication Technology Assistant.

The position is a permanent appointment under the Management Assistant – Technical – Grade III service category.

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Battaramulla
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Category: IT & Software, Government Jobs, Engineering & Technical

Position Details

Position: Information and Communication Technology Assistant
Service Category: Management Assistant – Technical – Grade III
Salary Code: MA 2-1 – 2025
Salary Scale: Rs. 50,540 – 87,710

The salary scale is applicable according to the relevant Management Services provisions, with the initial salary step becoming effective from 01 January 2027. Government-approved allowances, EPF and ETF are applicable.

Company Overview

The Arts Council of Sri Lanka was established under Parliamentary Act No. 18 of 1952 and functions under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a proficiency certificate not lower than NVQ Level 05 in a field related to Information and Communication Technology.
• The qualification must be issued by a technical or vocational training institute recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
• Knowledge or qualifications relevant to website design and development.
• Knowledge or qualifications in computer graphic design.
• Proficiency in English and/or Tamil languages.
• Relevant professional experience will be an added qualification.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice does not provide a detailed list of day-to-day duties for the ICT Assistant position.

However, the notice specifically identifies website design and development, computer graphic design, language proficiency and relevant professional experience as qualifications relevant to the position.

Required Skills

• Information and Communication Technology knowledge.
• Website design and development skills.
• Computer graphic design skills.
• English and/or Tamil language proficiency.
• Relevant professional knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work as a permanent public-sector employee.
• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens and meet the specified eligibility requirements.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: Rs. 50,540 – 87,710
• Permanent appointment.
• Government-approved allowances.
• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).
• Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
• External candidates will be appointed subject to a three-year probationary period and the applicable Efficiency Bar Examination requirements.

How to Apply

Applications must be prepared according to the prescribed format. Applicants may also prepare an application following the same format.

• The application may be handwritten or typewritten and must be clear and legible.
• Copies of relevant certificates and professional qualifications must be attached and certified by the applicant’s own signature.
• The position title “Information and Communication Technology Assistant” must be indicated on the top-left corner of the envelope.
• Applications from employees of other institutions must be forwarded through the heads of their respective institutions.
• Completed applications and relevant certificates must be sent exclusively by registered post to:

Chairman
Arts Council of Sri Lanka
4th Floor
Sethsiripaya Stage II
Battaramulla

Applications must be received on or before 09 October 2026.

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 09 October 2026.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years as of the closing date. The upper age limit does not apply to employees of state corporations, boards or statutory bodies.
• Recruitment will be conducted through a structured interview.
• All required qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date.
• Applications that do not comply with the prescribed requirements may be rejected.
• Canvassing in connection with recruitment will be considered a disqualification.
• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens and be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Only one separate application should be submitted for each position when applying for multiple vacancies.

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