Those who obtain Bachelor of Science degree in Sri Lanka can apply for Open competitive examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Sri Lanka Scientific Service which got vacant in department and ministries. Method of recruitment for this Sri Lanka Scientific Service is done on written examination and general interview which conducted for verification of the qualifications of the applicant.
The post is permanent and pensionable, and those who occupied in this job also got benefits of Widows and Orphans/Widowers and Orphans Pension also. The officers who successfully selected for the position need the get under three years of the probation period, and they also need to get pass relevant efficiency bar exam within that probation period.
Written examination of Sri Lanka Scientific Service
There are two written examinations to Recruitment of Grade III of Sri Lanka Scientific Service such as Intelligent Test and General Question paper
Intelligent Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 100
Cut -off Marks: 40
There is 50 multiple choice question provided the check the general intelligence, decision making and critical reasoning ability of the applicant.
General Question Paper
Duration : 3 hour
Total Marks: 100
Cut -off Marks: 40
This General Question Paper is the focus to test the general knowledge which related to various aspects of Sri Lanka and global.
Qualifications Required Enter Sri Lanka Scientific Service
Applicant Should be a Sri Lankan Citizen and He/She Should be of a good moral character and should have a sound mental and physical fitness to work any part of Sri Lanka.
The primary qualification to apply for this position is the obtain a BSc degree in the relevant field to use for this posts.
There are several Department put their available vacancies and the relevant qualification differs . for example.
Department: Department of Meteorology
Profession: Meteorologist
Qualification Needed
Having obtained an extraordinary degree in Physics or Mathematics with a class from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
or
Having obtained a BSc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics with at least a Second Class (Upper Division) from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
or
Having obtained a BSc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission and Post Graduate
Degree in Meteorology from a recognized university.
Department: Department of National Botanical Gardens
Profession: Assistant Director
Having obtained a specialized four-year degree in Botany
Botanical Gardens or Agriculture with a first or second class from
Required Qualifications
university recognized by the University Grants Commission or a degree awarding institution known by the University Grants Commission ;
or
Having obtained a Special Degree in Botany or Agriculture with a general pass from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission and a Post Graduate Degree with at least two years duration with a thesis in Ecology, Forestry, Plant Taxonomy, and Conservation or Horticulture or landscaping ;
or
Having obtained a General Degree in Botany or Agriculture from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission and a Post Graduate Degree with at least two years duration with a thesis in Ecology, Forestry
( likewise, there are several vacancies available for this Grade III of Sri Lanka Scientific Service and those who got relevant qualifications can apply for this positions)
Application Procedure:
The applicant should prepare the application by use of the sample applicant mention on relevant gazette paper.
Following are the latest gazette advertisement for this vacancy and the Closing date of the applications are 15.07.2016.
Please check the details in Government Gazette (17 June 2016) shown in bellow.
Those who are interested to enter into government job like Sri Lanka Scientific Service should get alert on government gazette on every Friday and most of the government institutes publish their vacancies on newspapers also.
Some websites published these newspaper vacancies which is also a good resource to find out suitable vacancies for job finder