University College of Kuliyapitiya Vacancies 2025
Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education
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Calling Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Positions at the University College of Kuliyapitiya
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education, under the provisions of the University of Vocational Technology Act No. 31 of 2008, has established University Colleges with the objectives of offering National Diploma and Higher National Level Courses to produce middle-level technical personnel.
Applications are invited for the following posts in the University College of Kuliyapitiya.
- Lecturer (Probationary)/Senior Lecturer Grade II – 10 posts
- Demonstrator -03 post
- Lab Assistant – 01 post
- Assistant Librarian -01 post
- Management Assistant – 01 post
- Office Assistant – 01 post
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Subject |
Post for the Vacancies | ||
| Lecturer (Probationary)/ Senior
Lecturer Grade II |
Demonstrator
(Temporary) |
Lab Assistant | |
| Automobile Technology | 01 | 01 | |
| Building Service Technology | 01 | 01 | |
| Construction Technology | 01 | ||
| Cosmetology | 01 | 01 | |
| Drafting Technology | 02 | ||
| Farm Machinery Technology | 01 | ||
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology | 02 | 01 | |
| Quantity Surveying | 01 | ||
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Other positions Vacant |
Post for the Vacancies |
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| Assistant Librarian | 01 | ||
| Management Assistant | 01 | ||
| Office Assistant | 01 | ||
University College of Kuliyapitiya Vacancies 2025
| Lecturer (Probationary)
/Senior Lecturer |
Qualifications:
1. A Degree with specialization in a relevant subject with First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours, OR 2. A degree with specialization in a relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least 01 year of experience in teaching/ research/ professional work in a recognized mercantile establishment/ postgraduate studies in a recognized University or Higher Education Institution; OR 3. (a) A degree with specialization in the relevant subject without Honors or any other general degree with at least Second-Class Honours, AND (b) A Postgraduate Degree with a duration of at least 02 academic years in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/ dissertation; OR
4. (a) A Degree or equivalent professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka in the relevant subject, AND (b) One-year Master’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent further professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka, AND (c) (i) Five (5) years of professional experience after graduation or after securing a professional qualification given in 4 (a) (for external applicants) OR (ii) Five (5) years – teaching/ library experience after graduation or obtaining equivalent professional Qualification given in 4 (a) (for internal applicants) in a recognized Higher Educational Institution. OR 5. (a) A degree or equivalent professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka in the relevant subject, |
| AND
(b) Eight (8) years of professional and/ or teaching experience after graduation or after securing a professional qualification given in 5 (a). Age: Should be not less than twenty-two (22) years and not more than sixty (60) years unless otherwise mentioned. Lecturer 1. Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (probationary) as specified in post (01) in this document. AND 2. a. A Master’s Degree obtained after a full-time course of study of at least Two academic years (or an equivalent part-time course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. OR b. Master’s degree of a minimum duration of 20 months with a substantial research component or Master’s Degree with at least 60 Carnegie Credit Units with not less than 15 credit units of research by way of thesis/dissertation in the relevant field/discipline or a Doctoral Degree. OR c. Professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka and experience in a recognized mercantile establishment (which are not considered at the time of recruitment to the category of Lecturer (probationary) as will be approved by the Board of Governors of the University of Vocational Technology upon the recommendation of Board of Management of University College through the Admission Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council of the University of Vocational Technology. AND 3. completed a minimum of three years (03) of satisfactory service in the University College or University. Age: Should be not less than twenty-two (22) years and not more than sixty (60) years unless otherwise mentioned. Senior Lecturer Grade II 1. Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (probationary) as specified above in this document. AND a. A Master’s Degree obtained after a full-time course of study of at least two academic years (or an equivalent part-time course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree. |
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b. Master’s degree of a minimum duration of 20 months with a substantial research component or Master’s Degree with at least 60 Carnegie Credit Units with not less than 15 credit units of research by way of thesis/dissertation in the relevant field/discipline or doctoral Degree. OR c. Professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka and experience in a recognized mercantile establishment (which are not considered at the time of recruitment to the category of Lecturer (probationary) as will be approved by the Board of Governors of the University of Vocational Technology upon the recommendation of Board of Management of University College through the Admission, Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council of the University of Vocational Technology. AND 2. At least six (06) years’ experience in one or more of the following i. Teaching at the University level or/Higher Educational Institution ii. Professional experience in a recognized mercantile establishment iii. Research relevant to his/her field of specialization in a recognized Institution iv. Postgraduate Studies Age: Should be not less than twenty-two (22) years and not more than sixty (60) years unless otherwise mentioned. |
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| Assistant Librarian | External: Bachelor’s Degree and at least 01 year of experience in library/research/ professional work in a recognized mercantile establishment or/postgraduate studies in a recognized University or Higher Educational Institution.
Internal: Employees who have completed a minimum of five (05) years satisfactory service in the relevant field in a post in Grade I of The “Management Assistant” Category. Note: “Degree”, “Master’s Degree”, “Doctoral Degree” mean Degree,/Master’s Degree/, Doctoral Degree offered by a University or a Higher Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka or recognized by the University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka. Age: Should be not less than twenty-two (22) years and not more than forty-five (45) years. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates. |
| Demonstrator (Temporary) | A Degree in the relevant field. Notes:
i. “Degree” means a Degree offered by a University or a Higher Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka or recognized by the University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka ii. “In the relevant field” means a degree relevant to the degree program conducted by the University of Vocational Technology.
Age: Should be not less than twenty-two (22) years and not more than forty-five (45) years unless otherwise mentioned. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates. |
| Laboratory Assistant | External:
Educational: Persons who have sat for the G.C.E (O/L) Examination and passed a minimum of 02 subjects. AND Vocational Successful completion of a Certificate course not below National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 4 in the relevant field conducted by a recognized organization. Internal Employees of Primary Level-Unskilled/Primary Level Semiskilled category having sat the G.C.E (O/L) Examination and who have completed a minimum of five (05) years satisfactory service in the relevant field and a pass at a relevant trade test conducted by a government technical college. Age: Should be not less than eighteen (18) years and not more than forty-five (45) years. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates. |
| Management Assistant | a) Having passed the G.C.E.(O/L) Examination in six subjects in one sitting with credit passes for four subjects, including,
I. Sinhala/ Tamil |
| AND
b) Having passed three subjects (Other than the General paper) at the G.C.E (A/L) Examination. Age: Should be not less than eighteen (18) years and not more than forty-five (45) years. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates. |
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Office Assistant |
a) Persons who have sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination and passed a minimum of 02 subjects. Age: Should be not less than eighteen (18) years and not more than forty-five (45) years. |
University College of Kuliyapitiya Vacancies 2025
| Post | Salary scale |
| Lecturer (Probationary) | U-AC 3 (IV)- 2025 – 94400 – 10*2400 – 118,400 p.m.
Initial step as of 2026.01.01 U-AC 3- 83,970 p.m. · Allowances: (Cost of Living Allowance at present Rs. 17,800/= ) and the Allowances approved by the Government |
| Senior Lecturer Grade II | U-AC 3 (II)- 2025 – 138,980- 11*2940- 171,320 p.m.
Initial step as at 2026.01.01 U-AC 3- 121,613 p.m. · Allowances: (Cost of Living Allowance at present Rs. 17,800/=) and the Allowances approved by the Government |
| Demonstrator | U-AC 1- 2025 – 68145 p.m.
Initial step as of 2026.01.01 U-AC 1– 62,116 p.m. · Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance Rs. 17,800/= |
| Lab Assistant | U-PL 2 (III) – 2025 – 44,575-10*490-10*540-10*640-12*690- 69,555 p.m.
Initial step as at 2026.01.01 U-PL 2 – 42,283 p.m. · Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance Rs. 17,800/= |
| Assistant Librarian | U-EX 1 (II) – 2025 – 85,305 – 3*2020 – 21*2400 – 141,765 p.m.
Initial step as of 2026.01.01 U-EX 1- 76,667 p.m. · Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance Rs. 17,800/= |
| Management Assistant | U-MN 1 (III)- 2025 – 49,475 – 10*540 – 11*640 – 10*890 – 10*1190 -82,715 p.m.
Initial step as of 2026.01.01 U-MN 1 – 46,413 p.m. · Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance Rs. 17,800/= |
| Office Assistant | U-PL 1 (III)- 2025 – 42,775 -10*450 – 10*490 -10*540 -12*640 -65,255 p.m.
Initial step as of 2026.01.01 U-PL 1 – 40,763 p.m. · Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance Rs. 17,800/= |
OTHER CONDITIONS:
Payment of salary relevant to the post will be made as per the Management Services Circular 06/2025
- Applicants presently employed in Higher Education Institutions, Government Departments, and Government Corporations should apply through the Heads of their
- The desired post applied should be indicated clearly on the top left-hand corner of the
- All incomplete applications will be
- Only the short-listed applicants will be called for the written examination, Trade test, and or
Please forward your duly filled application along with the certified copies of educational, professional qualifications, and service experience under registered post, indicating “<post applied> for the <name of the diploma course> on the top left-hand corner of the envelope to reach on or before 2025.12.15 to the following address.
| Paper Ad | Sinhala / English / Tamil |
| Full Details | Download |
| Applications | Application Form for Lecturer (Probationary) / Senior Lecturer Grade II
Application Form for Assistant Librarian Application Form for Demonstrator Application Form for Lab Assistant |
| Closing Date | 2025.12.15 |
Director,
University College of Kuliyapitiya, Ashoka Mawatha,
Pannala Road, Kuliyapitiya.
037-2059570/037-2059576
University College of Kuliyapitiya Vacancies 2025

