The University of Vavuniya invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several permanent non-academic staff positions. This University Job Vacancies Notice outlines the openings for the year 2026. Therefore, interested candidates who meet the required physical, educational, and professional criteria must submit their applications before the closing date.
Available Positions and Monthly Salary Scales
The university offers competitive basic salaries alongside statutory allowances. Consequently, these vacancies span four distinct service categories:
- Security Inspector Grade II Salary Code: U-MN 1 (III) Basic Salary Scale: Rs. 49,475 – 17 by 540 – Rs. 58,655 monthly
- Driver Grade III Salary Code: U-PL 3 (III) Basic Salary Scale: Rs. 48,005 – 16 by 490 – Rs. 55,845 monthly
- Guest House Keeper and Cook Grade III Salary Code: U-PL 2 (III) Basic Salary Scale: Rs. 44,575 – 16 by 490 – Rs. 52,415 monthly
- Laboratory Assistant Grade III Salary Code: U-PL 2 (III) Basic Salary Scale: Rs. 44,575 – 16 by 490 – Rs. 52,415 monthly
Additional Financial and Statutory Benefits
In addition to the basic salary, selected employees will receive standard monthly allowances according to University Grants Commission circulars. Specifically, you will receive a cost of living allowance of Rs. 17,800 monthly. Furthermore, the university provides a monthly compensatory allowance of 36 percent plus an additional Rs. 330. As a result of your permanent appointment, you will also receive membership in the University Pension Scheme and the Universities Provident Fund. Finally, the campus provides free medical services to all selected staff members.
General Eligibility and Educational Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka who are between 18 and 45 years of age at the time of application. Moreover, candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform their duties in any part of the country while maintaining excellent moral character.
Educational requirements vary significantly by position. For example, security applicants require five GCE Ordinary Level passes including Mathematics and Language in fewer than two sittings, plus five years of institutional security experience. Meanwhile, drivers require six GCE Ordinary Level passes with two credit passes, alongside a valid heavy vehicle driving license and three years of active driving experience. Lastly, laboratory, guest house, and cooking roles require six Ordinary Level passes with two credits, combined with either a relevant National Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3 certificate or one year of professional industry experience.
Step by Step Application and Submission Method
To apply for any position listed in this University Job Vacancies Notice, you must complete the official procedure exactly as requested by the administration:
First, download the official application form directly from the University of Vavuniya website at http://www.vau.ac.lk.
Second, you must pay a processing fee of Rs. 100/- for each position you apply for. Deposit this fee at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to Account Number 2364602 under the account name Financial Officer, University of Vavuniya. However, if you apply for multiple roles, you must submit a separate form and a separate bank receipt for each individual position.
Third, send your completed application form, certified copies of educational or service certificates, and your original bank receipt via registered post to: Deputy Registrar, Establishment Branch, University of Vavuniya, Pampaimadu, Vavuniya.
Simultaneously, you must scan your completed application form and your registered post receipt into a single PDF document. Then, email this file to recruitments@vau.ac.lk before the final closing deadline. Current public sector or university employees must forward their applications through the heads of their respective institutions, otherwise the panel will not consider them.