Open Competitive Recruitment
⏳ Closing: 19.10.2026
North Central Province Livestock Development Instructor (Grade III) Open Competitive Examination 2026
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උතුරු මැද පළාත් රාජ්‍ය සේවයේ සත්ත්ව නිෂ්පාදන හා සෞඛ්‍ය දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ තාක්ෂණ සේවයට අයත් සත්ත්ව සංවර්ධන උපදේශක (III ශ්‍රේණිය) තනතුරේ පුරප්පාඩු 16ක් පිරවීම සඳහා උතුරු මැද පළාත් රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව විවෘත තරග විභාගයට අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. උතුරු මැද පළාතේ ස්ථිර පදිංචිකරුවන්ට ප්‍රමුඛතාව හිමිවන අතර, ප්‍රමාණවත් සුදුසුකම්ලාභීන් නොමැති වුවහොත් දිවයිනේ අනෙකුත් ප්‍රදේශවල අයදුම්කරුවන්ද සලකා බලනු ලැබේ. අයදුම්පත් 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 19 දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් යොමු කළ යුතුය.
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வட மத்திய மாகாண அரச சேவையின் கால்நடை உற்பத்தி மற்றும் சுகாதாரத் திணைக்களத்தின் தொழில்நுட்ப சேவையிலுள்ள கால்நடை அபிவிருத்தி போதனாசிரியர் (தரம் III) பதவியின் 16 வெற்றிடங்களை நிரப்புவதற்கான திறந்த போட்டிப் பரீட்சைக்கு வட மத்திய மாகாண அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழுவினால் விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. வட மத்திய மாகாணத்தில் வசிப்பவர்களுக்கு முன்னுரிமை வழங்கப்படும். தகுதியான விண்ணப்பதாரர்கள் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 19 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவுத் தபால் மூலம் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Designation
Livestock Development Instructor
Department
Dept. of Animal Production & Health
Total Vacancies
16 Positions
Salary Scale
MN 3-2025 (Rs. 52,250 – 100,040)
Application Mode
Registered Post
Exam Fee
Rs. 720 (Receipt NC 100)
Closing Date
19 October 2026
Exam Date & Center
December 2026 (Anuradhapura)
🐾 Cadre Scope & Service Placement
Selected officers will be recruited to the Technical Service Segment 2 of the North Central Provincial Public Service to support livestock extension, veterinary field operations, and farm production:
- Post Title: Livestock Development Instructor (Grade III).
- Department: Department of Animal Production and Health, North Central Province.
- Total Recruited Cadre: 16 Posts.
- Examination Media: Sinhala and Tamil.
💰 Salary Scale & Allowances
Governed by Public Administration Circular 10/2025:
Salary Code: MN 3-2025
Scale: Rs. 52,250 – 10x800 – 11x1,190 – 10x1,320 – 10x1,350 – Rs. 100,040 per month (in addition to approved government cost-of-living allowances).
Scale: Rs. 52,250 – 10x800 – 11x1,190 – 10x1,320 – 10x1,350 – Rs. 100,040 per month (in addition to approved government cost-of-living allowances).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Mandatory Qualifications
1. Basic Educational Qualifications:
- G.C.E. (O/L): Passed in 06 subjects in one sitting with Credit passes for Language (Sinhala/Tamil/English), Science, Mathematics, and one other subject.
- G.C.E. (A/L): Passed 03 subjects in one sitting, including at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Physics, Zoology, Biosystems Technology, Bioresource Technology, or Agro-Technology.
2. Professional / Technical Qualifications (Possess at least one):
- A Two-year Diploma in Agriculture or Diploma in Animal Husbandry from an institution recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 6 relevant to the field.
- Any other technical qualification recognized by TVEC as equivalent, in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education and issuing bodies.
3. Age Limit:
- Must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of October 19, 2026.
- Note: The upper age limit does not apply to officers already serving in a confirmed permanent capacity in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service.
4. Residency Criteria:
- Applicants must prove at least three (03) consecutive years of permanent residence within the North Central Province immediately preceding the closing date (a spouse's residency may also be considered).
- All-Island Provision: If an adequate number of qualified candidates are not available from within the province, applicants on an all-island basis will be considered on the condition of serving at least 5 years in the North Central Province.
5. General Conditions:
- Must be a Sri Lankan citizen of sound health and good moral character.
- Clergy of any religious denomination are not eligible to apply.
| Paper No. | Subject Paper | Duration | Total Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Intelligence Test | 1 Hour | 100 | 40% |
| 02 | Subject-Related Technical Test | 3 Hours | 100 | 40% |
📋 Important Candidate Directives
- Pass Benchmark: Candidates must obtain at least 40% for each paper to qualify for the interview and merit consideration.
- Priority Rank Lists: Separate merit lists will be prepared for applicants from the North Central Province and those applying from other provinces.
- Examination Fee: The exam fee is Rs. 720, payable in cash to revenue head 2003.02.13 of the North Central Provincial Council at any Divisional Secretariat within the NCP.
- Serving Officers: Candidates currently employed in the public or provincial public service must forward their applications through their respective heads of department.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Download and prepare the application according to the specimen format on both sides of standard A4 paper.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 720 to revenue head 2003.02.13 at any Divisional Secretariat in the North Central Province and obtain the NC 100 receipt.
- Affix the original cash receipt (NC 100) firmly onto the designated space on the application.
- Attach certified copies of your educational certificates, TVEC-recognized diploma or NVQ 6 certificates, and residency documents (electoral extracts and Grama Niladhari certificate).
- Place the completed form in an envelope and endorse on the top left corner:
"Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Livestock Development Instructor Grade III in the North Central Provincial Public Service - 2026". - Send the application via Registered Post on or before October 19, 2026 to the Provincial Public Service Commission.
⚠️ Deadline & Document Submission Warning: Applications received after October 19, 2026 or delivered by hand will be rejected. The examination fee of Rs. 720 is non-refundable. Non-provincial candidates selected under the all-island clause must serve a mandatory minimum of 5 continuous years within the North Central Province.
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🔗 Official Notice & Application Links
Direct links to the official government notification and provincial commission portal:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can candidates residing outside the North Central Province apply?
Yes. Although first preference is given to residents with 3 consecutive years of residency in the North Central Province, all-island applicants are eligible and will be considered if an adequate number of qualified provincial candidates are not available.
2. What are the professional qualification options for this post?
Applicants must possess a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry from a TVEC-recognized institute, an NVQ Level 6 qualification in the relevant field, or any equivalent technical qualification recognized by TVEC.
3. What is the amount and payment method for the examination fee?
The fee is Rs. 720, payable in cash under revenue head 2003.02.13 at any Divisional Secretariat within the North Central Province to receive the official NC 100 receipt.
📞 Issuing Authority & Submission Address
Commission
Provincial Public Service Commission (NCP)
Department
Animal Production and Health (NCP)
Official Portal
www.psc.nc.gov.lk
Examination Venue
Anuradhapura City
📬 Postal Address for Applications:
Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission,
District Secretariat Premises,
Anuradhapura.
Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission,
District Secretariat Premises,
Anuradhapura.
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