Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant – Sri Lanka Tea Board

Job Overview

The Sri Lanka Tea Board, under the Ministry of Plantation & Community Infrastructure, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Personal Assistant (Grade III). This role is a non-technical administrative support position involving clerical duties, coordination tasks, and assistance to managerial staff within the organization.

Position Details

• Job Title: Personal Assistant (Grade III)
• Organization: Sri Lanka Tea Board
• Job Category: Government Jobs / Administration / Clerical
• Salary Category: MA 1-1
• Salary Scale: LKR 46,220 – 83,390 (approx. gross LKR 61,112)
• Employment Type: Permanent Government Service
• Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
• Age Limit: 18 – 45 years (internal candidates exempted from upper age limit)
• Number of Vacancies: 01

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Tea Board is the apex regulatory authority of the Sri Lankan tea industry. It is responsible for implementing tea industry regulations, supporting administrative operations, and facilitating the smooth functioning of managerial and regulatory activities within the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Passed G.C.E. A/L in three subjects in one sitting
• Passed G.C.E. O/L with at least 6 subjects in not more than two sittings
• Minimum 4 credit passes including Mathematics, Sinhala/Tamil, and English
• Experience/skills in English stenography will be an added qualification
• Computer literacy will be tested during selection

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to managerial staff
• Handle correspondence and documentation tasks
• Assist in office coordination and record management
• Support non-technical administrative functions
• Facilitate communication and workflow within departments
• Perform duties assigned under supervision of authorized officers

Required Skills

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work under supervision
• Time management and attention to detail
• Knowledge of stenography (advantage)

Salary & Benefits

• Government MA 1-1 salary scale
• Monthly gross salary approx. LKR 61,112
• EPF (10% employee + 15% employer contribution)
• ETF (3% employer contribution)
• Medical benefits as per Tea Board regulations
• Stable long-term government employment

Selection Process

• Competitive examination and structured interview
• Subjects include:
  • Language Proficiency
  • Aptitude Test
  • Subject Knowledge
  • Computer Literacy (English Medium)
• Minimum pass requirement: 40% per subject and 50% overall aggregate

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with:

• Educational certificates
• Birth certificate copy
• Relevant qualifications and experience documents

Applications should be sent via registered post to:
Director General,
Sri Lanka Tea Board,
574, Galle Road, Colombo 03

The envelope must clearly state: “Personal Assistant (Grade III)”

Important Notes

• Applications must follow the official prescribed format
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Government employees must apply through proper channel
• Only certified copies will be accepted
• Selection will be based on exam and interview performance
• The Tea Board reserves the right to make final recruitment decisions
• Closing date: 15 July 2026

Source :

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