📌 Vacancy Information
| Position |
Personal Secretary to Vice-Chancellor |
| Institution |
Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) |
| Category |
Academic Administration |
| Location |
Nawala, Nugegoda |
| Closing Date |
30 June 2026 |
🎓 Educational & Professional Qualifications
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Possess a Degree from a recognized University or Higher Educational Institution with at least 03 years of relevant experience.
- OR possess a Two-Year Diploma together with a Certificate in Secretarial Practice or an equivalent qualification with at least 05 years of relevant experience.
- Have a recognized Computer Applications qualification of not less than 06 months duration.
- Excellent stenography and secretarial skills in English and Sinhala/Tamil.
- Strong word-processing skills and ability to operate modern office equipment.
📝 Method of Recruitment
Selection will be conducted through a competitive written examination followed by a structured interview.
Paper I
- Knowledge of the University System
- IQ and General Knowledge
Paper II
- IT Skills and Stenography
- Communication Skills and Public Relations
- English Language Competency
- Translation Skills (English ↔ Sinhala/Tamil)
- Report Writing and Official Correspondence
- Meeting Coordination and Office Administration
Candidates obtaining more than 40% marks from each examination paper and the required marks at the interview stage will be considered for appointment.
💰 Salary Scale
Rs. 85,305 – 3 x 2,020 – 91,365 (EB) 93,765 – 12 x 2,400 – 122,565 p.m.
The salary scale will become fully operative from 01 January 2027. Additional allowances approved by the Government will also be applicable.
🎁 Benefits
- Universities Provident Fund (UPF)
- Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF)
- University Pension Scheme
- Government-approved allowances
- Permanent university employment benefits
📥 Application Form Download
📮 Submission of Applications
Completed applications together with certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications, birth certificate, NIC, and relevant experience documents should be sent under registered post to:
Deputy Registrar / Establishments (Academic)
The Open University of Sri Lanka
PO Box 21,
Nawala,
Nugegoda,
Sri Lanka
Applications from Government Departments, Government Corporations, and Higher Educational Institutions should be forwarded through the Head of the Institution. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
⏰ Important: The completed application must reach the University on or before 30 June 2026. Please mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
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