Ministry of Health: Electro-Medical Technician Recruitment 2026 (92 Vacancies)

Ministry of Health Electro-Medical Technician Recruitment 2026 (92 Vacancies)
Technical Cadre Recruitment 2026 • Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health: Recruitment to the Post of Electro-Medical Technician (Grade III)

🏛️ Authority: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Total Cadre: 92 Posts (64 Open + 28 Limited) 📅 Closing Date: October 12, 2026
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

සෞඛ්‍ය හා ජනමාධ්‍ය අමාත්‍යාංශය යටතේ පවතින රෝහල් සහ ආයතනවල කළමනාකරණ සහකාර තාක්ෂණික ඛණ්ඩය-03 සේවා ගණයේ විද්‍යුත් වෛද්‍ය කාර්මික ශිල්පී (Electro-Medical Technician) III ශ්‍රේණියේ පවතින පුරප්පාඩු 92ක් (විවෘත 64 සහ සීමිත 28) පිරවීම සඳහා ගැසට් නිවේදනය නිකුත් කර ඇත. අ.පො.ස. සාමාන්‍ය පෙළ සමත්, විදුලි/ඉලෙක්ට්‍රොනික හෝ ජෛව වෛද්‍ය උපකරණ තාක්ෂණික ක්ෂේත්‍රයේ NVQ 5 හෝ 6 සුදුසුකම් සහිත අයට ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 12 දිනට පෙර අයදුම්පත් යොමු කළ හැක.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

சுகாதார மற்றும் வெகுஜன ஊடக அமைச்சின் கீழ் இயங்கும் வைத்தியசாலைகள் மற்றும் நிறுவனங்களின் முகாமைத்துவ உதவியாளர் தொழில்நுட்பப் பிரிவு-03 சேவையின் கீழ் தரம் III இலத்திரனியல் மருத்துவ தொழில்நுட்பவியலாளர் (Electro-Medical Technician) பதவிக்கான 92 வெற்றிடங்களை (திறந்த 64, மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட 28) நிரப்ப வர்த்தமானி வெளியிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. க.பொ.த. சாதாரண தரத்துடன் மின்/இலத்திரனியல் அல்லது உயிர்மருத்துவ உபகரணத்துறையில் NVQ 5 அல்லது 6 தகைமை கொண்டவர்கள் மாதிரி விண்ணப்பத்தை பூர்த்தி செய்து பதிவுத் தபாலில் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 12 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.

⚖️ Open vs. Limited Stream Comparison
Recruitment Feature Open Competitive Stream Limited Competitive Stream
Available Vacancies 64 Posts 28 Posts
Target Applicant Pool General Public (Qualified Citizens) Confirmed Permanent Officers in Health Ministry
Age Parameter 18 – 35 Years (as of 12.10.2026) Not Applicable
Experience Threshold Private/Public service is an added advantage Min. 5 years active, satisfactory permanent line service
Salary Scale MT 1-2025: Rs. 50,090 – 10x540 – 10x630 – 11x1,010 – 10x1,190 – Rs. 84,420/-
Closing Deadline 12 October 2026 (Registered Post)
📋 Comprehensive Eligibility & Technical Qualifications

Candidates in both streams must satisfy baseline educational credentials alongside recognized technical qualifications by October 12, 2026:

1. Educational Baseline (Either Option):

  • Passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination in six (06) subjects in a single sitting with credit passes in Language (Sinhala/Tamil/English), Mathematics, and two other subjects; OR
  • Possess the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3.

2. Professional & Technical Qualifications (Must satisfy at least one):

  • Completed an NVQ Level 5 programme from an institution under or recommended by the Department of Technical Education and Training (NCT in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NCIT - Electrical, or NDET); OR
  • Completed an NVQ Level 5 course (Electronics Craftsman Course or Electrician Course) offered by the Industrial Engineering Training Institute (IETI) Moratuwa; OR
  • Completed an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Electrical Technology (Full-Time or Part-Time) under TVEC-regulated institutions; OR
  • Possess NVQ Level 6 in Bio-Medical Equipment Technology certified by the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA); OR
  • Completed an approved Government National Technical Certificate Course in Electrical/Electronic Technology complying with Public Administration Circular No. 22/2015.
📊 Assessment Scheme: Written Exam & Practical Test

The recruitment assessment comprises a written examination followed by a practical test conducted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English (minimum pass threshold: 50% per module):

Evaluation Component Duration Marks Pass Mark Syllabus Scope
1. Intelligence Test & General Knowledge 1 Hour 100 50% Evaluates logical thinking, analytical aptitude, comprehension, and practical decision-making skills.
2. Subject-oriented General Knowledge 1 Hour 100 50% DC electricity, Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, diodes, transistors, linear thermal expansion, trigonometry, and electrical machines (motors, transformers).
3. Practical Vocational Test 2 Hours 100 50% Medical/electrical equipment installation, fault finding, single/3-phase motors, heating coils, oscilloscope handling, star-delta circuits, and power supply troubleshooting.

*Twice the number of candidates required for recruitment (based on written exam merit order) will be summoned to sit for the Practical Vocational Test.

📬 Step-by-Step Postal Application & Payment Guide
  1. Download and print the official specimen application form for your respective stream (Open or Limited) on A4-size paper.
  2. Pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 1,000/= at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon credited to:
    • Account Name: Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media
    • Account Number: 7041318
    • Branch: Taprobane Branch, Bank of Ceylon
  3. Affix the original bank payment customer receipt firmly within cage 13 of the application form (retain a personal copy).
  4. Have your signature attested by an authorized officer (Principal, JP, Attorney-at-Law, Staff Officer). Limited stream candidates must have section 15 completed and certified by their institutional head.
  5. Superscribe the top left-hand corner of the envelope according to your stream:
    • Open Stream: "Recruitment to the Post of Electro-Medical Technician in the Management Assistant Technical Segment-03 Service Category of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media (Open)-2026"
    • Limited Stream: "Recruitment for the post of Electro Medical Technician (Limited) - Management Assistant Technical Segment 03 Service Category in Ministry of Health and Mass Media"
  6. Send the completed physical packet via Registered Post on or before October 12, 2026 to the official receiving office below:
Mailing Address:
Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media,
Administration 07 Division,
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha,
Colombo 08.
⚠️ Important Candidate Notice: Applications received after October 12, 2026 will be rejected without notification. Money orders and postage stamps are not accepted for fee payment. Ensure full facial and ear visibility without coverage when presenting identification (NIC, Passport, or Driving License) at the examination center.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can candidates with only G.C.E. O/L apply without a technical qualification?

No. In addition to O/L passes or NVQ Level 3, candidates must possess an accredited technical certification such as an NVQ Level 5 diploma/certificate in Electrical Technology, NCT, IETI Moratuwa craftsman qualification, or NAITA NVQ Level 6 Bio-Medical Equipment certificate.

Is there an age limit for in-service public officers applying under the Limited stream?

No. The age limit is not applicable to confirmed permanent employees serving in the Ministry of Health applying through the Limited stream, provided they possess 5 years of active satisfactory service.

Can online applications be submitted for this post?

No. Applications must be prepared following the published gazette specimen form and submitted by Registered Post along with the original bank payment slip before October 12, 2026.

🏛️ Issuing Authority & Administrative Information

Issuing Body: Ministry of Health and Mass Media
Head Office: "Suwasiripaya", No. 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10
Mailing Unit: Administration 07 Division, No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08
Official Ministry Website: www.health.gov.lk

Notice: GovInfo.lk is an independent civic and educational news portal. We are not an official government entity and are not affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. All examination procedures, salary codes, and qualification benchmarks are derived directly from the official Gazette notifications and circulars issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. Candidates should verify all details in the official gazetted notice.

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