Bank of Ceylon Vacancies 2026 – Trainee Secretarial Assistant

Bank of Ceylon has invited applications for the post of Trainee Secretarial Assistant. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official bank portal before 27 June 2026.

BOC Bank Job Vacancies 2026

Job Vacancy Overview

Organization	Bank of Ceylon (BOC)
Job Titles	Trainee Secretarial Assistant
Job Type	Training period leading to permanent cadre
Location	Not specified in the official notification. (Head Office is in Colombo 01, but candidates must be prepared to serve in any part of the country)
Qualification	GCE O/L + GCE A/L + Secretarial Practice Diploma/Certificate
Salary Scale	Rs. 45,000/- per month (1st year allowance) / Rs. 60,000/- per month (2nd year allowance)
Application Method	Online via official website
Deadline	27.06.2026
Source	Daily News / Sunday Observer epaper

Eligibility & Requirements

Trainee Secretarial Assistant

Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
Passed GCE O/L in 6 subjects (excluding optional subjects) with at least 3 Credit passes including English Language.
Passed GCE A/L in 2 main subjects (excluding General English and General Knowledge), obtained in the same sitting.
Completed a minimum of six (06) months Diploma / Certificate course in Secretarial Practice (in English Medium) offered by any recognized institution registered with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
Previous experience as a Personal Assistant/ Secretarial Assistant / Secretary in a reputed institution or banking/financial sector would be an added advantage.
Speed in computer typing with 20 w.p.m. in English.
Having a certificate in Sinhala / Tamil Typing would be an added qualification.
Sound knowledge of written and spoken English and Sinhala/Tamil.
Excellent communication skills and pleasing personality.
Conversant in MS-Office applications.
Age: 28 years or below as at the closing date.

How to Apply

Visit the Bank of Ceylon official website at www.boc.lk and navigate to the “Careers” tab.
Read the ‘Instructions to Candidates’ thoroughly and complete the online application form accurately.
Submit the form on or before 27.06.2026 and save your “Application Reference Number” safely for future tracking.

Official Submission Details:
Online Application Portal via www.boc.lk
Address: Human Resource Division Bank of Ceylon Head Office Colombo 01

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FAQs

What is the closing date for this vacancy?

The closing date for submission of online applications is 27.06.2026.

What qualifications are required?

Candidates require 6 GCE O/L passes with 3 Credits including English, 2 GCE A/L passes in the same sitting, and a minimum 6-month TVEC-registered Secretarial Practice course certificate in English Medium.

Is this a permanent banking job?

It begins as a two-year training post with fixed monthly allowances. Successful completion of training to the satisfaction of the bank leads to confirmation in the permanent cadre.

How can I apply?

Applications must be processed strictly online through the “Careers” section of the Bank of Ceylon official portal (www.boc.lk).

What is the selection process?

The selection workflow comprises a competitive computer typing speed test (20 w.p.m.), an English language examination, and a structured panel interview for passing candidates.