

Department of Probation and Child Care Services
Probation Officer – Department of Probation and Child Care Services
- Full Time
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 110,570 LKR / Month

Department of Probation and Child Care Services
Probation Officer – Department of Probation and Child Care Services
The Department of Probation and Child Care Services is recruiting for the post of Probation Officer Grade II (Field/Office Based Officer) through an Open Competitive Examination β 2026.
This is a permanent government job with pension benefits ποΈπ±π° β ideal for candidates interested in social work, child protection, and rehabilitation services.
π§Ύ Job Details
- Job Title: Probation Officer Grade II
- Organization: Department of Probation and Child Care Services
- Ministry: Women & Child Affairs
- Vacancies: 01
- Job Type: Government (Permanent & Pensionable)
- Work Type: Field + Office Based
π Educational Qualifications
- Degree from a UGC-recognized university in:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminology
β Additional Qualification
- Diploma (minimum 6 months) in:
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Human Rights
π No experience required β Fresh graduates can apply π‘
π€ Age Limit
- 18 β 35 years
π° Salary Details
- Salary Scale: MN 5 β 2025
- Range: LKR 58,660 β 110,570
- Includes:
- Pension scheme
- Government allowances
- EPF/ETF contributions
π Selection Process
β Written Competitive Examination
β Structured Interview
π Exam Subjects:
- Social Development & Child Care (Sri Lanka context)
- Case Studies (Problem solving)
π§ββοΈ Job Responsibilities
πΉ Statutory Duties
- Rehabilitation of offenders
- Child protection & welfare services
- Adoption and orphan care services
- Handling juvenile cases & domestic violence matters
πΉ Other Duties
- Conduct awareness programs
- Support policy development
- Assist children in need of care and protection
π© How to Apply (Online Only)
π Apply via:
π www.donets.lk (Online Application Portal)
π Application Period:
- Opens: 30 March 2026 β 09:00 AM
- Closes: 27 April 2026 β 09:00 PM
π³ Exam Fee: LKR 600
To apply for this job email your details to thegovernmentjob.lk@gmail.com
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