University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: Permanent Administrative & Technical Staff Vacancies – 2026
The University of Vavuniya has formally announced open recruitment for several permanent and pensionable administrative and technical positions within its institutional service structure. Qualified Sri Lankan citizens are invited to apply for executive posts including Chief Security Officer (Grade II), Works Engineer (Civil - Grade III), and Public Health Officer (Grade III), which require both online portal registration and subsequent postal document submission before October 23, 2026.
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
වවුනියාව විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ ස්ථිර පරිපාලන හා තාක්ෂණික තනතුරු සඳහා සුදුසුකම්ලත් ශ්රී ලාංකික පුරවැසියන්ගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. ප්රධාන ආරක්ෂක නිලධාරී (II ශ්රේණිය), වැඩ ඉංජිනේරු (සිවිල් - III ශ්රේණිය) සහ මහජන සෞඛ්ය නිලධාරී (III ශ්රේණිය) යන තනතුරු සඳහා jas.vau.ac.lk වෙබ් අඩවිය ඔස්සේ මාර්ගගතව අයදුම් කර, එහි මුද්රිත පිටපත සහතික කළ ලේඛන සහ රු. 1,000/- ක බැංකු තැන්පතු රිසිට්පත සමඟ 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 23 දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් එවිය යුතුය.
🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
வவுனியா பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் நிரந்தர நிர்வாக மற்றும் தொழினுட்ப பதவிகளுக்கான ஆட்சேர்ப்புக்காக தகுதியானவர்களிடமிருந்து விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. பிரதம பாதுகாப்பு உத்தியோகத்தர் (தரம் II), வேலைகள் பொறியியலாளர் (சிவில் - தரம் III) மற்றும் பொது சுகாதார உத்தியோகத்தர் (தரம் III) ஆகிய பதவிகளுக்கு jas.vau.ac.lk இணையத்தளம் ஊடாக நிகழ்நிலையில் விண்ணப்பித்து, அச்சிடப்பட்ட படிவத்தை அத்தாட்சிப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஆவணங்கள் மற்றும் ரூ. 1,000/- வங்கி பற்றுச்சீட்டுடன் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 23 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவுத் தபாலில் அனுப்பி வைக்க வேண்டும்.
📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
💼 Vacant Positions, Salary Scales & Selection Modes
Recruitment into these permanent cadre designations is conducted in strict compliance with University Grants Commission (UGC) Commission Circular No. 02/2025 (i) and approved schemes of recruitment:
| Designation / Post Title | Salary Code | Monthly Basic Salary Scale (Rs.) | Selection Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Security Officer (Gr. II) | U-EX 1 (II) | Rs. 85,305 – 3 × 2,020 – 91,365 (EB) 93,765; 12 × 2,400 – 122,565 p.m. | Structured Competency Interview |
| Works Engineer (Civil) (Gr. III) | U-EX 1 (II) | Rs. 85,305 – 3 × 2,020 – 91,365 (EB) 93,765; 12 × 2,400 – 122,565 p.m. | Structured Competency Interview |
| Public Health Officer (Gr. III) | U MT 1 (III) | Rs. 51,095 – 7 × 540; 10 × 640 – 60,575 p.m. | Interview Evaluation |
Remuneration, Allowances & Statutory Benefits
- Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800/- per month.
- Monthly Compensatory Allowance (MCA): 36% – 330/- per month.
- Provident Fund & Pension: Full membership entitlement in the Universities Provident Fund (UPF) with state contributions.
- Retirement Security: Entitled to statutory Gratuity payments, University Pension Scheme provisions, and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) benefits.
- Institutional Welfare: Comprehensive free medical care and health insurance services through the university health service scheme.
📝 Mandatory Application Instructions & Fee Details
- Mandatory Dual Application: Submitting only the online form or only a postal application does not constitute a valid submission. Candidates must first apply online via jas.vau.ac.lk, print the generated form, and send it by Registered Post.
- Bank Deposit Requirement: A non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- must be deposited at any branch of Bank of Ceylon (BOC) to Account Number 2364602 in favor of the Bursar, University of Vavuniya. The original paid bank voucher slip must be attached to the physical application.
- Envelope Endorsement: Clearly mark the specific post title applied for on the top left-hand corner of the dispatch envelope.
- Multiple Applications Rule: Applicants wishing to be considered for more than one vacancy must complete separate online submissions, pay separate bank deposits of Rs. 1,000/- each, and dispatch separate registered envelopes for each post.
- Government & University Candidates: Applicants currently employed in state ministries, departments, universities, or public statutory boards must channel their applications through their respective Head of Institution.
🪜 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Deposit the Rs. 1,000/- application fee at any Bank of Ceylon branch to Account No. 2364602 (Bursar, University of Vavuniya) and collect the stamped bank customer slip.
- Navigate to the official job portal at https://jas.vau.ac.lk/.
- Create an account or sign in to the Job Application System (JAS) and fill out your personal profile, national identity details, academic records, and relevant work experience.
- Submit the digital application through the portal and download the generated PDF application form.
- Print the application form and affix your physical signature to the applicant declaration.
- Attach the original paid bank slip alongside certified true copies of educational certificates, professional transcripts, birth certificate, and service letters.
- Dispatch the complete dossier via Registered Post to reach the Deputy Registrar – Establishments, University of Vavuniya, Pambaimadu on or before October 23, 2026.
📥 Official Portal & Guidelines Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
📞 Issuing Authority & Postal Address
Completed application dossiers must be sent under registered cover to:
University of Vavuniya
Pambaimadu, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
🌐 Job Portal: jas.vau.ac.lk
🌐 Main Website: www.vau.ac.lk
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