Work Assistant – Department of Government Factory
Job Overview
The Department of Government Factory, Sri Lanka, invites applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for open recruitment to the post of Work Assistant under the Primary Unskilled Service Category (PL 1) – 2026.
A total of 10 vacancies are available for candidates who meet the prescribed educational, age and physical fitness requirements. This permanent and pensionable government job is suitable for applicants seeking employment in a government industrial and production environment.
Position Details
Job Title: Work Assistant
Organization: Department of Government Factory
Job Category: Government Jobs
Service Category: Primary Unskilled Service Category (PL 1)
Grade of Recruitment: Grade III
Number of Vacancies: 10
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Salary Code: PL 1-2025
Monthly Salary Scale: LKR 40,000 – LKR 61,880
Application Deadline: 06 November 2026
Recruitment Method: Structured Interview
Language Medium: Sinhala, Tamil or English
Organization Overview
The Department of Government Factory is a Sri Lankan government department involved in manufacturing, production and related technical services. The department carries out work through its production and service activities and requires support staff to assist with workplace maintenance, material handling and operational tasks.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following G.C.E. Ordinary Level requirements:
- Must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.
- Must have obtained at least two credit passes.
- The required passes must have been obtained in not more than two sittings.
Professional Qualifications
- No specific professional qualification is required for this position.
Work Experience
- Previous work experience is not mandatory.
Age Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 45 years as of the application closing date.
Other Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Candidates must possess excellent character.
- Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
- Candidates must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- All required qualifications must have been completed by 06 November 2026.
- Applicants must not have been subjected to disciplinary punishment under the provisions of Public Service Commission Circular No. 01/2020.
Key Responsibilities
The selected Work Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Department of Government Factory’s workplace, production and service operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and maintaining the workplace.
- Assisting with the transportation and movement of materials.
- Supporting technical employees in production activities.
- Assisting technical employees in service-related activities.
- Performing other duties assigned by the Director General.
Required Skills
- Ability to carry out workplace cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Physical fitness for material handling and general support duties.
- Ability to assist technical employees in production and service activities.
- Willingness to follow instructions and workplace procedures.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Reliability, discipline and punctuality.
- Good personal conduct and integrity.
- Ability to work in different locations as required by the department.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Code: PL 1-2025
Monthly Salary Scale: LKR 40,000 – LKR 61,880
The salary scale consists of the following increments:
- 10 increments of LKR 450.
- 10 increments of LKR 490.
- 10 increments of LKR 540.
- 12 increments of LKR 590.
Initial Salary by Grade
- Grade III – LKR 40,000.
- Grade II – LKR 44,990.
- Grade I – LKR 49,940.
- Special Grade – LKR 55,390.
Salary payments will follow Schedule III of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 up to 01 January 2027 and Schedule II from 01 January 2027, as specified in the recruitment notice.
Additional Benefits
- Permanent and pensionable employment.
- Eligibility for other government-approved allowances applicable to public officers.
- Salary increments according to the applicable salary structure.
- Employment conditions governed by relevant public service regulations.
Probation Period: Three years. The appointing authority may extend the probation period or terminate the appointment for special reasons in accordance with the recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must prepare their applications using the specimen application form provided in the recruitment notice.
Applicants should:
- Complete the prescribed application form accurately.
- Provide all required personal and educational details.
- Attach copies of certificates confirming educational qualifications and any other relevant qualifications or experience, where applicable.
- Ensure that the application follows the prescribed format.
- Have their signature certified by an authorized person specified in the recruitment notice.
Application Submission Address
Director General
Department of Government Factory
Kolonnawa Road
Kolonnawa
Sri Lanka
Applications must be sent by registered post and must reach the above address on or before 06 November 2026.
The following wording must be clearly written on the top-left corner of the envelope:
“Open Recruitment to Grade III of the Primary Unskilled Service Category – 2026”
Important Notes
- The application deadline is 06 November 2026.
- A total of 10 Work Assistant vacancies are available.
- Recruitment will be based on merit according to the marks obtained at the structured interview and the number of vacancies.
- The structured interview carries a maximum of 100 marks.
- Interview marks may be awarded for additional educational qualifications, professional qualifications or training, relevant service experience, extracurricular activities and interview performance.
- Relevant experience and qualifications must be supported by acceptable certificates where applicable.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow the prescribed specimen format will be rejected without notice.
- Candidates must provide accurate information. False information may result in cancellation of candidature or dismissal from public service.
- Applicants must produce a valid National Identity Card, Sri Lankan driving licence or valid passport to establish their identity when required.
- Candidates should ensure that they satisfy all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
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