Work Assistant

Work Assistant – State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation

State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC), under the Ministry of Health & Mass Media, invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Work Assistant (PL-1 Grade III).

Job Details

Job Title: Work Assistant
Grade: PL-1 Grade III
Organization: State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC)
Ministry: Ministry of Health & Mass Media
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Sri Lanka
Closing Date: 26 August 2026

Educational Qualifications

External Candidates

Applicants should have sat for the G.C.E. O/L Examination. No specific pass or credit requirement beyond sitting for the examination is stated for this position in the recruitment notice.

Internal Candidates

The recruitment notice does not specify an additional qualification pathway for internal candidates for the Work Assistant position.

Applicants should satisfy the general eligibility requirements and any applicable conditions stated in the recruitment notice.

Salary

Salary Scale: PL-1
Rs. 40,500 – 10 × Rs. 450 – 10 × Rs. 490 – 7 × Rs. 540 – 15 × Rs. 590 – Rs. 62,530

According to Schedule II of MSD Circular No. 01/2025, the basic salary of Rs. 40,500/- will be paid from 01 January 2027, while the starting salary point for 2026 is Rs. 38,488/-.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years.

Selection Method

Recruitment will be conducted through:

• Structured Interview

General Eligibility

Every applicant should:

• Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post and serve in any part of the island.
• Be of excellent moral character.

Key Responsibilities

The recruitment notice identifies the position as Work Assistant (PL-1 Grade III).

The specific day-to-day duties are not separately detailed in the available recruitment notice. The successful candidate will be appointed according to the applicable duties and service conditions of the Work Assistant position at SPMC.

Required Skills

The vacancy notice does not specify a detailed technical skill set for the Work Assistant position.

Applicants should be capable of performing the duties assigned to the position and should meet the general requirements regarding physical fitness, character and suitability for employment.

How to Apply

Applicants should use the prescribed application form and include:

• Names, addresses and contact details of two non-related referees.
• Certified copies of all relevant educational certificates.
• Each application should be sent in a separate envelope.
• The application form can be downloaded from the official SPMC website.

Applications from employees of Government Departments and Statutory Bodies should be forwarded through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Application Address

Chairman
State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation
No. 11, Sir John Kotelawala Mawatha
Kandawala Estate
Ratmalana

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

Applications should be sent by Registered Post within 10 days of the advertisement. The advertisement is dated 16 August 2026, making the closing date 26 August 2026.

Important Notes

• The position is Work Assistant (PL-1 Grade III).
• Applicants must have sat for the G.C.E. O/L Examination.
• No specific G.C.E. O/L pass or credit requirement is stated for this position in the recruitment notice.
• The age limit is 18 to 45 years.
• Recruitment is through a Structured Interview.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements regarding Sri Lankan citizenship, physical and mental fitness and good moral character.
• Applications must be submitted using the prescribed application form.
• Certified copies of relevant educational certificates and details of two non-related referees should be included.
• Applications must be submitted by Registered Post.
• The closing date is 26 August 2026.

Source :

Download Job Details (Sinhala)

Download Job Details (English)

Download Application Form