GOVERNMENT JOB VACANCIES 2026
Bureau of Rehabilitation Job Vacancies 2026 – Apply Online for 13 Government Jobs
Assistant Counsellor, Counsellor, IT Officer, Driver, Office Assistant, Cook and Other Vacancies
Important: Applications for the Bureau of Rehabilitation Job Vacancies 2026 must be submitted on or before 03 August 2026. Applicants should carefully read the official Scheme of Recruitment, application instructions and eligibility requirements before applying.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several vacant posts at the Bureau of Rehabilitation, which functions under the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.
The latest Bureau of Rehabilitation recruitment includes vacancies in counselling, information technology, administration, health services, driving, technical services and operational support. Eligible applicants may apply online or download the relevant application form through the official recruitment portal, depending on the post selected.
| Recruitment Detail |
Information |
| Organization |
Bureau of Rehabilitation |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs |
| Number of Job Categories |
13 Posts |
| Job Type |
Government / Statutory Institution Jobs |
| Application Method |
Online Application or Downloadable Application Form |
| Application Fee |
Rs. 500 for External Applicants |
| Closing Date |
03 August 2026 |
| Official Languages |
Sinhala, Tamil and English |
Bureau of Rehabilitation Vacancy List 2026
01. Assistant Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
උපදේශන සහකාර (පුනරුත්ථාපන)
உளவளத்துணை உதவியாளர் (புனர்வாழ்வு)
02. Barber
කරණවෑමි
முடிவெட்டுபவர்
03. Board Secretary
පාලක සභා ලේකම්
நிருவாக சபை செயலாளர்
04. Cook
අරක්කැමි
சமையற்காரர்
05. Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
උපදේශන නිලධාරී (පුනරුත්ථාපන)
உளவளத்துணையாளர் (புனர்வாழ்வு)
06. Driver
රියදුරු
சாரதி
07. Electrician – Generator Operator
විදුලි කාර්මික – ජනක යන්ත්ර ක්රියාකරු
மின்னுட்பவியலாளர் / மின் பிறப்பாக்கி இயக்குனர்
08. Health Assistant
සෞඛ්ය සහකාර
சுகாதார உதவியாளர்
09. Information Technology Assistant
තොරතුරු තාක්ෂණ සහකාර
தகவல் தொழில்நுட்ப உதவியாளர்
10. Information Technology Officer
තොරතුරු තාක්ෂණ නිලධාරි
தகவல் தொழிநுட்ப அலுவலர்
11. Office Assistant
කාර්යාල කාර්ය සහයක
அலுவலக உதவியாளர்
12. Physical Training Instructor
ශාරීරික අභ්යාස උපදේශක
உடற்பயிற்சி ஆலோசகர்
13. Plumber – Water Pump Operator
ජලනල කාර්මික – ජල මෝටර් ක්රියාකරු
நீர்க்குழாய் தொழிநுட்பவியலாளர் / நீர்பம்பி இயக்குனர்
Qualifications, Age Limits and Salary Details
The following is a convenient summary of the main eligibility requirements. Applicants must use the official Scheme of Recruitment published for the selected post as the final authority.
01. Assistant Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 5 or above from a recognized vocational training institution in Counselling, Management of Drug Abuse, Psychology, Sociology or another specified relevant field.
Salary Scale: MA 2-2 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 46,960
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
02. Barber
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 2 or above in the barbering or hairdressing field from a recognized technical or vocational training institution.
Internal applicants may qualify through the specified service experience and relevant trade test.
Salary Scale: PL 2 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 40,008
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
03. Board Secretary
Age: 22–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: A degree in Law or another field relevant to the post, recognized by the University Grants Commission.
Salary Scale: JM 1-1 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 65,633
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
04. Cook
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 2 or above in cookery, food preparation or a relevant culinary field from a recognized technical or vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: PL 2 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 40,008
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
05. Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
Age: 22–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: A recognized degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or another subject field specified as relevant to the post.
Salary Scale: MA 4 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 58,598
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
06. Driver
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Educational Requirement: Applicants must possess the required G.C.E. Ordinary Level qualifications stated in the official Scheme of Recruitment.
Professional Requirement: A valid driving licence permitting the holder to drive the required motor vehicle categories and the specified post-licence driving experience.
Salary Scale: PL 3 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 40,834
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
07. Electrician – Generator Operator
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 4 or above in electrical work, generator operation or another directly relevant technical field from a recognized vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: PL 3 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 40,834
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
08. Health Assistant
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 5 or above in a health-related field relevant to the duties of the post from a recognized vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: MA 2-2 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 46,960
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
09. Information Technology Assistant
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 5 or above in Information Technology, computer technology or another relevant IT field from a recognized vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: MA 2-1 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 46,960
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
10. Information Technology Officer
Age: 22–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification Routes: A recognized degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or another relevant field; or an accepted NVQ Level 7 qualification; or the specified NVQ Level 6 or Level 5 qualification with the required relevant experience.
Salary Scale: JM 1-1 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 65,633
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
11. Office Assistant
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: Applicants must have passed the required subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination as stated in the official Scheme of Recruitment.
Salary Scale: PL 1 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 38,488
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
12. Physical Training Instructor
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 5 or above in physical training, sports, fitness instruction or another relevant field from a recognized vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: MA 2-2 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 46,960
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Online application available.
13. Plumber – Water Pump Operator
Age: 18–45 years for external applicants.
Qualification: NVQ Level 4 or above in plumbing, water-pump operation or another relevant technical field from a recognized vocational training institution.
Salary Scale: PL 3 – 2025
2026 Basic Salary: Rs. 40,834
Cost-of-Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800
Application: Download and complete the official application form.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Applicants must possess good moral character.
- Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
- Selected candidates must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- The upper age limit does not apply to eligible internal applicants.
- All required qualifications must be completed by the closing date.
Posts with Online Applications
- Assistant Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
- Board Secretary
- Counsellor (Rehabilitation)
- Health Assistant
- Information Technology Assistant
- Information Technology Officer
- Physical Training Instructor
Posts with Downloadable Application Forms
- Barber
- Cook
- Driver
- Electrician – Generator Operator
- Office Assistant
- Plumber – Water Pump Operator
Application Fee and Bank Details
Application Fee: Rs. 500 per post for external applicants.
Account Name: Bureau of Commissioner General of Rehabilitation
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
Branch: Borella Super Grade Branch
Account Number: 0007042763
Payment Methods: Bank deposit, online transfer or CDMA
Payment Notice: The application fee is non-refundable. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and make a separate Rs. 500 payment for each post. The applicant's name and post applied for should be written clearly on the original payment receipt using a blue pen.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official Bureau of Rehabilitation recruitment portal.
- Select the post you wish to apply for.
- Read the Scheme of Recruitment and instructions in your preferred language.
- Select Internal Applicant or External Applicant correctly.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Select the examination language medium, where applicable.
- Enter all personal, educational, professional and payment details accurately.
- Combine all required certificates into one PDF file and upload it.
- Submit the application and download the completed application copy.
- Print and sign the downloaded application.
- Attach the original payment receipt and certified certificate copies.
- Send the completed hard copy by registered post before the closing date.
How to Apply Using the Downloadable Form
- Visit the official vacancy portal using the button below.
- Locate the relevant vacancy.
- Download the application form in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
- Read the Scheme of Recruitment and application instructions carefully.
- Complete the application form in the selected language.
- Pay the application fee and retain the original payment receipt.
- Attach the required certified documents.
- Write the name of the post on the top-left corner of the envelope.
- Send the application by registered post before 03 August 2026.
Documents to Submit
- Completed and signed application form
- Original application fee payment receipt
- Certified copy of the Birth Certificate
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copy of the National Identity Card
- Grama Niladhari Certificate, where available
- Two recent character certificates obtained within the previous three months
- Sports, technical and other relevant skill certificates
- Experience certificates required for the selected post
- Any other documents specified in the official instructions
Postal Address
Bureau of Rehabilitation
No. 462/2,
Kaduwela Road,
Ganahena,
Battaramulla.
Clearly write the name of the post applied for on the top-left corner of the envelope. Applications must be sent by registered post in sufficient time to reach the Bureau before the closing date.
Important Application Instructions
- A separate application must be submitted for each post.
- A separate application fee must be paid for each post.
- Online application forms must be completed in English.
- The selected examination language cannot be changed after submission.
- No amendments can be made after submitting an online application.
- Do not modify the downloaded application after online submission.
- Government employees must forward applications through the Head of Institution.
- Incomplete and late applications may be rejected without notice.
- Applications without the original payment receipt may be rejected.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date.
Official Details and Application
View the vacancy list, Scheme of Recruitment, instructions and application forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closing date for Bureau of Rehabilitation Vacancies 2026?
The closing date for applications is 03 August 2026.
How many job categories are available?
The official recruitment portal lists 13 job categories.
Can applicants apply for more than one post?
Yes. However, a separate application and separate application fee must be submitted for each post.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 500 per post for external applicants. Eligible internal applicants of the Bureau are exempt from the fee.
Is submitting the online form enough?
No. Online applicants must download and print the submitted application, attach the original payment receipt and required certificates, and send the documents by registered post.
Where can applicants obtain further information?
Applicants may contact the Bureau of Rehabilitation on 011 288 3891.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes. Applicants must verify the qualifications, experience requirements, salary, application process and closing date using the official Bureau of Rehabilitation vacancy portal and Scheme of Recruitment before submitting an application.