Workshop Engineer (Grade III) - (Vacancy 01)

Qualifications: (i) Should possess a B.Sc. Engineering Degree specializing in Mechanical/ Production Engineering from a recognized University/ HEI OR

(ii) Should possess a National Diploma in Technology specializing in Mechanical/ Production Engineering or equivalent qualification, with at least seven (07) years of experience in a Mechanical Workshop of a recognized establishment.

Note: The in-plant training period shall not be counted for the period of experience.

Method of Recruitment: Selection by a structured interview

Salary Scale: U EX 1(II) – Rs 85,305 – 3 x 2020- 91,365 (EB) 93,765; 12 X 2400 – 122,565 p.m. (From 01.01.2027)

COMMON QUALIFICATIONS

Every Applicant. • Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Should be physically and mentally fit to the discharge the duties of the post well and to serve in any part of the island.

• Should be of excellent moral character.

Note:

• The selected candidates will be required to contribute 10% of their earnings to the University Provident Fund. In addition, the University will contribute 15% of the earnings to the University Provident Fund and 8% to the University Pension Fund. Furthermore, a contribution of 3% will be made by the University to the Employees' Trust Fund.

• In addition, other allowances approved by the government will be paid, and the salary will be paid in accordance with the guidelines stipulated in Management Services Circular No. 6/2025 and University Grants Commission Circular No. 2/2025(i))

APPLICATIONS & PARTICULARS • Applications will be accepted exclusively through the online submission portal at application.ruh.ac.lk.

• Applicants are requested to submit their applications, along with certified copies of all relevant certificates (Educational and Professional), should be submitted through the web portal on or before 04.03.2026

SPECIAL NOTE • A candidate applying for more than one position should mark all the positions applied for at once and submit only one application through the online submission system.

• Please use reference number when you need clarify any information regarding your submitted application.

• Applicants who are employed in a University System / Government Department / State Corporation / Statutory Board should submit their applications online and the downloaded application should be forwarded through the Head of their Institution by Registered Post to the Deputy Registrar, Non-Academic Establishments Division, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara before the deadline.

• The name of the post applied for should be mentioned on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. • Appointments will be made on probation for a period of three (03) years.

• The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Aptitude test and/or interview.

• The University reserve the right to determine the method of selection, including writing examination, interview or practical test/ Trade test based on the number of applications received for above positions. 

• Each applicant shall pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 for each submission, quoting the relevant application reference number. It is hereby notified that payments made to any account number other than the one specified under the relevant reference number will not be accepted or considered.

• Applications received after the closing date, incomplete applications, submitted without certificate, applications submitted without payment of the prescribed application fee, and applications not submitted in the prescribed format of the University of Ruhuna will be rejected without prior notice.