The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has called for applications to recruit 1,037 drivers and conductors on a contract basis for depots across the island.
The recruitment includes 788 driver vacancies and 249 conductor vacancies, with priority given to applicants from the relevant areas.
Applicants for driver positions must be between 21 and 45 years of age, have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination with two distinctions, and hold a valid heavy vehicle driving licence for more than three years. They must also meet the required physical and health standards.
Applicants for conductor positions must be between 18 and 45 years of age and have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, including Mathematics and the Mother Tongue, with two distinctions.
Selected drivers will receive a monthly basic contract allowance of Rs. 40,847, while conductors will receive Rs. 40,008. Both positions will also be eligible for a cost-of-living allowance of Rs. 17,800, overtime payments and incentive allowances.
Employees will contribute 8% to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), while the employer will contribute 12%. The employer will also contribute 3% to the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
Recruitment will be based on an interview, practical test and relevant training. The SLTB said there will be no change in the workplace after appointment.
Selected candidates will also receive travel permits allowing them to travel within a 30-kilometre radius of their workplace.
Applications in the prescribed format should be sent by registered post to the Chief Executive Officer, Sri Lanka Transport Board, No. 200, Kirula Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, to reach the Board by September 7, 2026.
Applicants must clearly indicate the post applied for and the relevant district on the top left corner of the envelope. They must also produce their school leaving certificate at the interview.
Applications that are incomplete or not submitted in the prescribed format will be rejected.
