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Employment

Sri Lanka moves to amend private sector EPF system

Amendment to the Employees' Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka studying international models for EPF, ETF governance reform; funds to remain separate

Even if managed as a single entity under a tripartite governance structure EPF and ETF will remain as two separate funds

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka EPF exits Canwill Holdings, reinvests Rs5bn capital

The EPF is the country’s largest state-managed pension fund, holding private sector worker savings managed under BC

July 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka legislators briefed on new trends in human trafficking

Emerging trends in human trafficking, particularly technology-based recruitment, deceptive migration practices,

July 6, 2026 1 min read
ADB $100mn loan to boost Sri Lanka's vocational ed, female employment

The financing consists of a $50mn regular loan, a $50mn concessional loan, and a $500,000 technical assistance grant

17,000 applications flood Sri Lanka ministry for 500 state sector jobs

Archaeology Department mainly needs watchmen and work assistants to maintain operations.

Sri Lanka public sector recruitment through exams: President

“Hereafter, all recruitments, promotions and other employment related matters will only take place through exams

November 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to recruit 8,547 more workers into public sector

In May, the cabinet approved the recruitment of 15,073 workers for vacancies in 18 line ministries, 4 provincial council

October 28, 2025 2 min read

Former Sri Lanka minister arrested over Israel job deal

Thousands of Sri Lankans were offered Israeli jobs in agricultural sector in 2023

October 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to strengthen police force by 5,000 cadre recruitment

Looking to recruit GCE O/L qualified sub-inspectors for 91,630 rupee salary

July 8, 2025 1 min read

ADB urges education reforms to tackle youth joblessness in Asian nations, including Sri Lanka

Upgrade in vocational training essential to turn out large numbers of workers with skills required by growing economies

July 3, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka recruits mammoth 3,451 workforce to man elephant fences

Electric Fence Maintenance Assistant Grade III

June 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to recruit 15,073 new state workers

Sri Lanka budgeted to hire 30,000 unemployed graduates into the public service this year

May 28, 2025 1 min read

15 Sri Lankans to be repatriated from cybercrime centres in Myanmar: Ministry

15 Sri Lankans in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar are scheduled to return to island on May 7

May 7, 2025 1 min read

UAE deputy PM in Sri Lanka; backs energy, tourism, investment, foreign jobs

UAE top delegation comes to Sri Lanka following President Dissanayake visit to Dubai in February

April 23, 2025 3 min read

IPC wire harness event aims to attract Sri Lanka school leavers to industry

Courses to be introduced for school leavers and Vocational Educational Institutes to attract more skilled workers

April 16, 2025 2 min read
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Sri Lanka plans to hire 30,000 new state workers

"We will advertise in the papers. Send in your applications."

April 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka repatriates 14 nationals from Myanmar cyber crime camps

With continued support from the Myanmar and Thai authorities

March 18, 2025 2 min read

German labour market shortage could open opportunities for Sri Lanka workers

The shortage was mostly in IT, healthcare and engineering sectors while other industries follow on the list.

Nisheni Atapattu
March 13, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to recruit 5,882 to fill public service vacancies

The highest allocation is for the Ministry of Public Security, which includes police personnel.

March 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to send seasonal workers to South Korea in pilot project

Program allows for South Korean provincial council institutes to recruit foreign workers for a short term.

February 20, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president invites Tamil speaking youth to join police

Tamil-speaking youth will be given greater opportunities to apply for vacancies in the Police Department

February 1, 2025 1 min read

South Korea, UN Women and Makers Global mentor young women in STEM industries

advancing young women’s aspirations in STEM careers

January 25, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to train female seafarers

Under the 'She Can Sail the Seas' initiative, 15 female cadets are being trained at a cost of 110,000 US dollars.

January 21, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka sends more workers to Israel

The group of 79 workers are scheduled to leave for Israel on Saturday

December 27, 2024 1 min read
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Germany’s labour market shortages a boon for Indian workers

Germany is also fast becoming the country of choice for Indians

Kshama Ranawana
December 16, 2024 5 min read