Department of Prisons Laborer Job Vacancies 2026
Available Vacancies:
Applications are invited for the following job vacancy at the Prison Department.
- Laborer / Watchman
Organization: Department of Prisons
Recruitment for the Posts of Laborer/ Watchman at the Department of Prisons- 2026
Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill the existing vacancies for posts of Laborer/Watchman at the Department of Prisons.
01. Qualifications
- Educational Qualifications: Must have passed at least six (06) subjects with two (02) credits in the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in no more than two sittings.
- Other Qualifications:
Applicants must be of good character. Being convicted of a defamation of character by any court of law shall be considered a complete disqualification for appointment.
Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka. - Age: Must be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age as at 20/04/2026,the closing date for applications.
02. Salary Scale: In terms of the Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 dated 2025.03.25, the monthly salary scale applicable to the Laborer/Watchman positions is PL-2025: Rs. 40,000 – 10×450- 10×490 – 10×540 – 12×590 – 61.880/-.
03. Recruitment Method: Qualified candidates will be appointed to existing vacancies based on merit, as determined by the results of a structured interview.
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| Closing Date | 2026-04-20 |
| Source | prison.gov.lk (2026.03.20) |
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