Important: This recruitment is for admission to a six-month Orientation and Coordination Training Course for the post of Medical Laboratory Technologist. A permanent appointment is not guaranteed and will depend on available approved vacancies after successful completion of the training.
MLT Graduate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization |
Ministry of Health and Mass Media |
| Position |
Medical Laboratory Technologist – MLT |
| Recruitment Type |
Graduate Intake for Orientation and Coordination Training Course |
| Training Period |
06 Months |
| Training Medium |
English |
| Application Method |
Registered Post |
| Application Fee |
Rs. 1,000 |
| Age Limit |
18–35 Years as at 07.08.2026 |
| Closing Date |
07 August 2026 |
Required Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination at one sitting with:
- A Credit Pass in Chemistry; and
- Passes in two subjects selected from Biology, Physics, Combined Mathematics and Agricultural Science.
Applicants must also possess:
- A UGC-recognized Special Degree in BSc Medical Laboratory Science.
- A degree containing a minimum of 120 academic credits.
- Registration with the Sri Lanka Medical Council as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Must possess good character.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age as at 07 August 2026.
- All required qualifications must be completed by the closing date.
Selection Method
A merit list will be prepared based on the effective date of the applicant’s degree and the Grade Point Average.
When the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of approved vacancies, a one-hour written examination covering general knowledge and aptitude may be conducted. Candidates may then be selected according to their performance and the number of available vacancies.
Training and Appointment Details
- Selected applicants will undergo six months of training in English.
- Trainees may be attached to hospitals and other relevant institutions.
- A training allowance will be paid according to Public Administration Circular 10/2025.
- Selected trainees must enter into an agreement and bond with the Secretary to the Ministry of Health.
- Candidates appointed after training must agree to serve for a minimum period of five years.
- Permanent appointments after training will depend on the approved vacancies available at that time.
Salary Scale
SALARY CODE MT-6-2025
Rs. 54,120 – Rs. 101,910
Salary payments will be made subject to Public Administration Circular 10/2025.
How to Apply
- Download and carefully read the Sinhala Gazette notice and application form.
- Prepare the application according to the specimen application form included in the Gazette using A4-size paper.
- Arrange questions 1–8 on the first page, questions 9–13 on the second page and questions 14–15 on the third page.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 to the following Bank of Ceylon account:
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
Branch: Taprobane Branch
Account Number: 7041318
Account Name: Secretary of Health – Collection of Examination Fees
- Affix the original payment receipt firmly in the space provided in the application. Keep a photocopy of the receipt before attaching it.
- Attach copies of the relevant educational, degree, identity and professional-registration certificates.
- The applicant’s signature must be certified by an authorized officer mentioned in the Gazette notice.
- Place the completed application in a 9 × 4 inch envelope.
- Write the following title on the top-left corner of the envelope:
Recruitment of Graduates for the Orientation and Coordination Course for the Post of Medical Laboratory Technologist – 2026
- Also mention the relevant degree and academic year on the envelope.
- Send the completed application by registered post to the address below to reach on or before 07 August 2026.
Application Address
Director (Administration) 02,
Ministry of Health and Mass Media,
No. 106, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha,
Colombo 08,
Sri Lanka.
Government and Semi-Government Employees: Applications from candidates currently employed in a government or semi-government institution must be forwarded through the Head of the relevant Department.
Documents Required at the Interview
- Birth certificate
- Original degree certificate
- Detailed academic transcript
- G.C.E. Advanced Level result certificate
- National Identity Card, valid passport or valid driving licence
- Sri Lanka Medical Council registration certificate
Gazette and Application Form Downloads
Get Government Job and Education Updates
Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the latest government vacancies, courses, examinations and application updates.
Join WhatsApp Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a permanent government job?
This notice initially recruits graduates for a six-month training course. Permanent appointments may be granted after successful training, depending on approved vacancies.
Can applications be submitted online?
No. The official notice requires applicants to submit the completed application by registered post.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000 and must be deposited into the specified Bank of Ceylon account.
What is the closing date?
Applications must reach the Ministry on or before 07 August 2026.
Applicants are advised to read the official Gazette notice carefully before paying the application fee or submitting the application.
