DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY – VACANCIES 2026** 
**Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs**Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens for recruitment to the following Primary Level (Non-Technical) positions in the Department of Archaeology.
Available Vacancies
**Archaeological Assistant III** – 191 Vacancies **Watchman III** – 324 Vacancies
Salary ScaleAs per Public Administration Circular 10/2025
**PL-01-2025 Salary Scale**
Rs. 40,000 – 61,880
Educational Qualifications
Passed G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in not more than two sittings At least two credit passes among six subjects
Additional Qualifications Professional qualifications in the relevant field will be considered an added advantage Experience in the relevant field will be considered an added advantage Physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 45 Years(All qualifications must be fulfilled as at the closing date of applications.)
Other Requirements Must be a permanent resident of the province for the last five years (confirmed by a Grama Niladhari Certificate) Must be of excellent characterApplications should be sent by registered post to:
**Director General of Archaeology**
Department of Archaeology
P.O. Box 532
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Colombo 07
Closing Date
**06 July 2026**
Incomplete, late, or non-compliant applications will be rejected without notice.
The top left corner of the envelope should be marked:“Recruitment on Open Basis for the Posts of Archaeological Assistant III / Watchman III at the Primary Level (Non-Technical) in the Department of Archaeology – 2026″*
