Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) Academic & Technical Vacancies 2026

University Career Opportunity ⏳ Closing: 13.10.2026

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) Recruitment 2026: Academic, Administrative & Technical Vacancies

🏛️ Authority: The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) 📋 Scope: Permanent Academic & Technical Staff 📅 Closing Date: 13 October 2026

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🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

ශ්‍රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ (OUSL) ඉංජිනේරු තාක්ෂණ පීඨය, අධ්‍යාපන පීඨය, අධ්‍යාපන තාක්ෂණ හා මාධ්‍ය මධ්‍යස්ථානය (CETME) සහ තොරතුරු තාක්ෂණ අංශයේ පවතින ස්ථිර ආචාර්ය, පරිපාලන සහ තාක්ෂණික තනතුරු සඳහා සුදුසුකම්ලත් අයදුම්කරුවන්ගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. නියමිත ආකෘති පත්‍ර සම්පූර්ණ කර සහතිකපත්වල සහතික කළ පිටපත් සමඟ 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 13 දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් හෝ කුරියර් මඟින් නියෝජ්‍ය ලේඛකාධිකාරී (ශාස්ත්‍රීය ආයතන) වෙත යොමු කළ යුතුය.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் (OUSL) பொறியியல் தொழில்நுட்ப பீடம், கல்விப் பீடம், கல்வித் தொழில்நுட்பம் மற்றும் ஊடக மையம் (CETME), மற்றும் தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பப் பிரிவுகளில் காணப்படும் விரிவுரையாளர், சிரேஷ்ட விரிவுரையாளர், பணிப்பாளர் மற்றும் கணினி நிரலாளர் (Programmer) உள்ளிட்ட நிரந்தரப் பதவிகளுக்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. பூர்த்தி செய்யப்பட்ட விண்ணப்பங்களை உரிய சான்றிதழ்களின் உறுதிப்படுத்தப்பட்ட பிரதிகளுடன் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 13 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவுத் தபால் மூலமாக அனுப்பி வைக்க வேண்டும்.

📌 Key Overview & Vital Details

Institution Open University of Sri Lanka

Recruitment Type Permanent Appointments

Salary Circular UGC Circular No. 02/2025 (i)

Application Method Registered Post / Courier

Campus Location Nawala, Nugegoda

Closing Date 13 October 2026

🏛️ Departmental Vacancies & Available Posts

Applications are invited across multiple faculties and central operational divisions:

• Faculty of Engineering Technology:
  • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering: Lecturer (Probationary) / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Senior Lecturer Grade II/I
• Faculty of Education:
  • Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education: Lecturer (Probationary) / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Senior Lecturer Grade II/I
• Centre for Educational Technology and Media (CETME):
  • Director / Educational Technology
  • Lecturer (Probationary) / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Senior Lecturer Grade II/I
• Information Technology Division:
  • Computer Programmer

💰 Salary Scales & Academic Allowances

Salaries and allowances are structured in accordance with Commission Circular No. 02/2025 (i), in addition to the cost-of-living and other standard government-approved allowances:

• Senior Lecturer Grade I [U-AC 3(I)]:
Rs. 160,520 – 7 x 3,900 – 187,820 p.m. (Initial step: Rs. 160,520/- + Academic Allowance 116% + Rs. 2,200/-)

• Senior Lecturer Grade II [U-AC 3(II)]:
Rs. 138,980 – 11 x 2,940 – 171,320 p.m. (Initial step: Rs. 138,980/- + Academic Allowance 116% + Rs. 2,100/-)

• Lecturer (Unconfirmed) [U-AC 3(III)]:
Rs. 121,340 – 5 x 2,940 – 136,040 p.m. (Initial step: Rs. 121,340/- + Academic Allowance 102% + Rs. 1,800/-)

• Lecturer (Probationary) [U-AC 3(IV)]:
Rs. 94,400 – 10 x 2,400 – 118,400 p.m. (Initial step: Rs. 94,400/- + Academic Allowance 91% + Rs. 1,200/-)

• Director / Educational Technology [U-EX 3(I)]:
Rs. 181,730 – 3 x 3,900; 11 x 4,850 – 246,780 p.m.

• Computer Programmer [U-AS 1 (I)]:
Rs. 81,285 – 19 x 1,240 – 104,845 p.m.

Position / Cadre	Salary Code	Academic Allowance	Selection Mode
Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Gr. II	U-AC 3(I) / U-AC 3(II)	116% of Basic Salary	Structured Interview
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)	U-AC 3(III)	102% of Basic Salary	Structured Interview
Lecturer (Probationary)	U-AC 3(IV)	91% of Basic Salary	Interview & Presentation
Director / Educational Technology	U-EX 3(I)	Executive Allowances	Interview & Portfolio
Computer Programmer	U-AS 1 (I)	Standard Allowances	Written / Practical & Interview

📋 Important Candidate Directives

• Envelope Endorsement: Candidates must clearly state the post applied for (and the relevant Department/Faculty) on the top left-hand corner of the dispatch envelope.
• Multiple Submissions: Applicants applying for more than one position must prepare and submit separate application sets with distinct supporting documents for each post.
• Serving Public & University Officers: Employees currently serving in Government Departments, State Corporations, Statutory Boards, the UGC, or Higher Educational Institutions must forward their applications strictly through their institutional Heads of Departments.
• Certification of Copies: Self-attested or certified copies of all relevant degree certificates, detailed transcripts, and documentary evidence of service experience must be enclosed.

📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Download the specific application form relevant to your post (Academic Post, Computer Programmer, or Director CETME) from the official links below or via ou.ac.lk/vacancies.
2. Review the statutory qualifications and guidelines detailed under UGC circulars and OUSL scheme of recruitment.
3. Fill out the prescribed application form completely and legibly.
4. Attach certified photocopies of birth certificate, degree certificates, academic transcripts, and service verification letters.
5. Endorse the post title on the top left corner of the envelope.
6. Send the completed dossier via Registered Post or Courier Service to reach the university on or before October 13, 2026.

⚠️ Strict Application Deadline Warning: All applications must reach the Open University of Sri Lanka on or before October 13, 2026. Applications received after the closing date, incomplete applications, or forms sent without institutional channel endorsement for public service candidates will be rejected without notification.

🔗 Official Application Forms & Notices

Direct links to download prescribed application formats and recruitment notices:

📄 Official Vacancy Notice 📥 Application: Academic Posts 📥 Application: Programmer 📥 Application: Director CETME 🌐 Qualifications & Circulars

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the closing date for submitting applications?

Applications must reach the university by registered post or courier on or before October 13, 2026.

2. Can an applicant apply for more than one position?

Yes, but applicants must submit separate, complete applications with independent sets of certified documents for each post applied for.

3. Are online submissions permitted for these vacancies?

No. Applications must be downloaded, filled, and dispatched via Registered Post or Courier to the Academic Establishments Division.

📞 Issuing Authority & Postal Submission Address

Institution The Open University of Sri Lanka

Division Academic Establishments Division

Location Nawala, Nugegoda

Web Portal ou.ac.lk/vacancies

📬 Postal Submission Address:
Deputy Registrar / Academic Establishments,
The Open University of Sri Lanka,
Nawala, Nugegoda.

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Disclaimer: GovInfo.lk is an independent public information portal providing employment updates, gazette summaries, and university circulars in Sri Lanka. We are not directly affiliated with The Open University of Sri Lanka. Candidates are advised to review official recruitment criteria and circulars directly via ou.ac.lk.