Psychologist Grade II Vacancies 2026 – Overview

Number of Psychologist Vacancies

Applications are invited to fill 07 vacancies in the post of Psychologist in Grade II of the Field / Office Based Officer Segment 01 Service Category for hospitals and institutions operating under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.

Method of Recruitment

Eligible applicants will be selected based on the results of a written examination conducted by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media or an institution approved by the Secretary.

Candidates obtaining the highest marks will be considered according to the number of available vacancies and will be called for an interview to verify their qualifications and physical fitness.

Examination Medium

The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English. An applicant may select only one examination medium, and the selected medium cannot be changed after submitting the application.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Applicant must be of excellent character.
• All required qualifications must be completed by the closing date of applications.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka and perform the duties of the post.

Educational Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

• Should have completed two years of training in Clinical Psychology at a medical institution recognized by the Government.
• Should have completed six months of training under the supervision of a Specialist Medical Officer in Psychology.

Age Limit

Applicants must be not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age as at the closing date of applications.

Psychologist Grade II Salary Scale

Written Examination Details

The Intelligence Test assesses areas such as comprehension, numerical ability, inference and perception of time-space relationships. The subject-related paper is based on mental health and psychological treatment.

Terms of Appointment

• Selected officers must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• The appointment is pensionable, subject to applicable Government policy.
• Relevant official-language proficiency requirements must be completed.
• The appointment is subject to a probation period of three years.

How to Apply for Psychologist Vacancies 2026

This recruitment does not use an online application. Applicants should prepare the application according to the specimen application form provided with the official notice.

• Prepare the application using A4-size paper.
• Complete the application in your own handwriting.
• Attach certified true copies of certificates proving the required educational and professional qualifications.
• Pay the prescribed examination fee and attach the original receipt to the application as instructed.
• Send the completed application by Registered Post before the deadline.

Address to Send the Application

Examination Fee

The examination fee is Rs. 1,000 and is non-refundable.

The fee should be paid through any Bank of Ceylon branch to Account No. 7041318 in the name of “Health Secretary”, Thaprobane Branch, Bank of Ceylon. The receipt should be securely attached to the relevant section of the application.

Important Application Instructions

• Write “Application for Recruitment (Open) to the Post of Psychologist” on the top-left corner of the envelope.
• Provide an active email address because correspondence regarding the recruitment may be sent by email.
• Applicants already employed in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service should forward their applications through their respective Head of Department.
• Applicants must ensure that all information supplied in the application is accurate.

Download Psychologist Application Form 2026

The official notice includes the specimen application form together with the complete recruitment conditions. Applicants are strongly advised to read the full notice before completing and posting their application.

Frequently Asked Questions