📢 Recruitment Overview

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Health Driver – Grade III under the Ministry and institutions functioning under its administration.

This is an open recruitment for a permanent, pensionable government service position.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have passed at least six subjects with two credit passes at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, in not more than two sittings.

🚘 Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold a Grade A driving licence under the former classification, corresponding to current licence categories C and D.
• Must possess at least five years of service experience as a driver after obtaining the required driving licence.
• Experience must be supported by documentary evidence.

🏥 Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be willing and able to work anywhere in Sri Lanka.
• Must be fit for day and night duties, including 24-hour shift arrangements when required.
• Minimum height: 5 feet 2½ inches.
• Must satisfy the eyesight and colour-vision requirements specified in the Gazette.
• Must be a Sri Lankan citizen of excellent character.
• Relevant character certificates are required as specified in the notice.

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants must be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age on the closing date for applications.

💰 Salary & Service Conditions

Salary Code: PL-03-2025

Monthly Salary Scale:

Rs. 42,780 – 10 × 490 – 10 × 540 – 10 × 590 – 12 × 630 – Rs. 66,540

Salary payments are subject to the relevant provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.

• Permanent and pensionable appointment.
• Three-year probationary period.
• Applicable pension contribution requirements.
• Subject to government service regulations and applicable administrative rules.

📝 Selection Process & Examination

Selection will be based on a written examination and a practical vocational test.

Eligible candidates who pass the written examination will be shortlisted according to merit. Candidates numbering twice the intended recruitment total will be called for interviews and practical assessment.

Final selection will be based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and vocational test, subject to the relevant requirements.

📄 Application Procedure

1. Prepare the application according to the specimen included in the Gazette.
2. Use both sides of A4 paper and complete the form in your own handwriting.
3. Attach the required supporting documents and certificates.
4. Have the applicant's signature certified by an authorised person specified in the Gazette.
5. Pay the examination fee and securely attach the original bank receipt in the designated space. Keep a copy of the receipt.
6. Submit the application by registered post to the address below.

Applicants already serving in government or provincial public service must forward applications through their respective Heads of Department.

✉️ Postal Address

Director (Transport)
Ministry of Health and Mass Media
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha
Colombo 08
Sri Lanka

Envelope: Indicate the following recruitment title on the top-left corner:

සෞඛ්‍ය රියදුරු III වන ශ්‍රේණිය (විවෘත) බඳවාගැනීම - 2026

මිල්කෝ ආයතනයේ රැකියා පුරප්පාඩු 2026

තොරතුරු තාක්ෂණ නිලධාරී, සහකාර පළාත් කළමනාකරු, ව්‍යාප්ති නිලධාරී, කිරි නිෂ්පාදන උපදේශක සහ විකුණුම් අධීක්ෂක යන තනතුරු සඳහා පුරප්පාඩු ප්‍රකාශයට පත් කර ඇත.

අයදුම්පත් භාරගන්නා අවසන් දිනයන්: 2026 නොවැම්බර් 02 සහ 06.

மில்கோ நிறுவன வேலைவாய்ப்புகள் 2026

தகவல் தொழில்நுட்ப உத்தியோகத்தர், உதவி மாகாண முகாமையாளர், விரிவாக்க உத்தியோகத்தர், பால் உற்பத்திப் போதனாசிரியர் மற்றும் விற்பனை மேற்பார்வையாளர் ஆகிய பதவிகளுக்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன.

விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதிகள்: 02 மற்றும் 06 நவம்பர் 2026.

About MILCO

MILCO (Private) Limited is a leading dairy-sector organization in Sri Lanka, operating under the Highland brand.

The company has milk processing factories in Colombo, Digana, Ambewela and Polonnaruwa.

1. Information Technology Officer (JM 1-1)

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the continuous, secure and efficient operation of IT systems and infrastructure, provide user support, maintain and optimize the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, and develop in-house software where required.

Qualifications (Any One Route)

• A UGC-recognized Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science or a relevant equivalent field.
• NVQ Level 7 in IT or Computer Science from an accepted training institute.
• NVQ Level 6 in IT or Computer Science with at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• NVQ Level 5 in IT or Computer Science with at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Age Limit

22–45 years.

Salary and Benefits

Monthly Salary: Rs. 65,633

Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800

Combined: Rs. 83,433 per month, plus approved allowances and other benefits.

Other Requirements

• Must be a Sri Lankan citizen.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
• Must be of excellent moral character.

How to Apply

Send your CV including the names and contact numbers of two non-related referees by registered post.

Address:
Manager – Human Resources & Administration
MILCO (PVT) LTD.
No. 345, Galle Road,
Colombo 03.

Indicate the post on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

2. Assistant Provincial Manager (JM 1-1)

Responsibilities

Supervision of milk chilling centres, milk dispatches, regional personnel and general management activities, while assisting the Provincial Manager.

External Qualification Routes

• UGC-recognized Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a relevant equivalent field.
• NVQ Level 7 in Agriculture, Livestock or Animal Husbandry.
• NVQ Level 6 in a relevant field with 5 years of post-qualification experience in dairy development.
• NVQ Level 5 in a relevant field with 10 years of post-qualification experience in dairy development.

Internal Qualification Routes

• Possess the external qualifications mentioned above; or
• 15 years of satisfactory supervisory service in production, quality or dairy at MILCO, including 5 years in Management Assistant Technological (MA 2-3), Grade II.

Age: 22–45 years.

3. Extension Officer (JM 1-1)

Responsibilities

Monitor dairy instructors, farmer federation activities, milk collection and FMS activities to ensure efficient operations.

External Qualification Routes

• UGC-recognized Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or equivalent relevant field.
• NVQ Level 7 in Agriculture, Livestock or Animal Husbandry.
• NVQ Level 6 in a relevant field with 5 years of post-qualification dairy development experience.
• NVQ Level 5 in a relevant field with 10 years of post-qualification dairy development experience.

Internal Qualification Routes

• Meet the external qualifications; or
• 15 years of satisfactory supervisory service in MILCO production, quality or dairy, including 5 years in Management Assistant Technological (MA 2-3), Grade II.

Age: 22–45 years.

4. Dairy Instructor (MA 2-3)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor FMS activities, milk collection routes, chilling centres, development activities and Milk Collection Centre operations. Prepare documents and reports.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 5 or above in Agriculture, Livestock or Animal Husbandry, issued by a technical or vocational training institution accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.

5. Sales Supervisor (MA 2-3)

Responsibilities

Assist distributors in achieving sales targets, organize sales development activities, ensure retail product availability, collect market information and prepare reports.

Qualifications

Diploma of at least one year's duration in Sales, Marketing Management, Brand Management or Digital Marketing, not below NVQ Level 5.

Application Instructions – Staff Vacancies

For Assistant Provincial Manager, Extension Officer, Dairy Instructor and Sales Supervisor, applications should be forwarded through the respective Heads of Divisions or Factory Managers to the Acting Manager – HR & Administration.

Closing Date: 02 November 2026.

Read the corresponding official notice for full eligibility requirements.

Full Details & Official Vacancy Notice

Click below for full details, qualifications, conditions and application instructions for all five positions.

Official Source: MILCO (Private) Limited

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