Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant – State Printing Corporation

The State Printing Corporation is inviting applications for the post of Technical Assistant (MA 2-2) – Grade III.

Available Vacancies

• Technical Assistant – Proof Reading: 02 Posts
• Technical Assistant – Motor Mechanic: 01 Post

1. Technical Assistant – Proof Reading

Job Description

• Perform proofing and final checking of layouts prepared for printing.
• Conduct final checking of machine proofs and authorize the machine proof to continue printing.
• Ensure accuracy and correctness of the proofing process.
• Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in Sinhala / English / Tamil languages.
• Preference will be given to native Tamil speakers.

2. Technical Assistant – Motor Mechanic

Job Description

• Carry out mechanical repairs on all diesel and petrol vehicles used by the Corporation.
• Inspect repairs or services assigned to external parties and ensure satisfactory performance.
• Inspect vehicles that break down outside Corporation premises and take steps to bring them back to the Corporation premises or refer them to external parties.
• Regularly supervise vehicle repairs or services when outsourced to external parties.

Qualifications

External Candidates

Applicants should possess either:

Option 1

• Certificate of Proficiency not below NVQ Level 5 in the relevant field issued by a Technical/Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC); and
• At least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field.

OR

Option 2

• Certificate of Proficiency not below NVQ Level 4 in the relevant field issued by a Technical/Vocational Training Institute accepted by the TVEC; and
• At least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field.

Internal Candidates

Internal candidates must possess the qualifications required for external candidates mentioned above.

Recruitment Method

Trade Test and Structured Interview

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates.

Salary

MA 2-2 – 2025: Rs. 50,540/-
Effective from 01.01.2027: Rs. 50,540/-

Salary Scale:
Rs. 50,540 – 7 × Rs. 630 – 4 × Rs. 1,080 – 20 × Rs. 1,280 – Rs. 90,270/-

Benefits

Selected employees are entitled to:

• Government-approved allowances as per relevant circulars.
• Attendance incentive.
• Meal allowance.
• Medical scheme covering the employee and family members.
• KPI-based incentive system.
• EPF & ETF.
• Encashment of unutilized leave.

Service Conditions

• The appointment is permanent, subject to a 3-year probationary period.
• Internal employees who are already confirmed in their previous post will be subject to a one-year acting period.

How to Apply

Applicants who have fulfilled the required qualifications as at 04.09.2026 should submit their applications together with certified copies of:

• Educational/professional qualifications
• Relevant work experience
• Birth certificate

Government/Public Institution/Corporation/Board employees should submit their applications through the Heads of their respective institutions.

The post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the left-hand top corner of the envelope.

If applying for more than one post, separate applications should be submitted for each post.

Applications should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
State Printing Corporation
Panaluwа, Padukka

Applications may also be hand-delivered to reach on or before 04.09.2026.

Late applications will be rejected.

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