Works Engineer – University Grants Commission

The University Grants Con11nission (UGC) being the apex body of the University System will entertain applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following two posts at the University Grants Commission Secretariat;

• Post of Works Engineer (Civil) Grade Ill 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Should have a B.Sc. Engineering Degree specializing in Civil Engineering from a University/ Higher Educational Institution recognized by the UGC and the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and registered as an Associate Engineer or above at the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL).

OR

• (b) Should have a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) Degree specializing in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Technology from a University / Higher Educational Institution recognized by the UGC with at least two (02) years of experience in Civil Engineering works in a recognized establishment, and registered as an Affiliate Engineer or above at the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL).

OR

• (C) Should have a National Diploma in Technology specializing in Civil Engineering or equivalent with at least seven (07) years of experience in Civil Engineering works in a recognized establishment and registered as an Incorporated Engineer or above at the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL).

Note: The in-plant training period shall not be counted for the period of experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Selection by a structured interview.
• Applicants who have scored 40% marks above at the structured interview are eligible to be considered for selection on a merits basis.

OTHER BENEFITS:

Provident Fund and Contributory Pension Scheme

• 10% and 7% of the salary by the employee and employer respectively, will be credited to the Universities Provident Fund. Further, 8 % of the salary will be credited to the Pension Fund by the employer.

Employees trust Fund

• 3% of the salary will be credited by the employer.

Gratuity

• Payment of Gratuity will be in accordance with the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983.

Salary Scale:

• U-EX I (Il) - Rs. 50,625-3xl,125-54,000 (EB) 55,335-12xl,335- 71,355 p.m.

(In addition, the Government approved allowances are payable)

Age Limit:

• The employees who will not be able to serve twenty years or more in the University System from the date of appointment to the compulsory age of retirement (Non-Academic - 60 years) will not be contributed to the Universities Pension Fund and such employees will not be a member of the Universities Pension Fund.