Trainee Clerical Assistant – Bank of Ceylon (BOC) | Island-Wide 2026

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — the No. 1 bank and the largest commercial bank in Sri Lanka — invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Trainee Clerical Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a banking career with the country’s premier state bank.

Trainee Clerical Assistant (අභ්‍යාසලාභී ලේකම් සහකාර)

Educational Qualifications

• Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

GCE Ordinary Level (O/L)

Should have passed the GCE O/L examination in one (01) sitting with three (03) credit passes, including a credit pass for English Language.

AND — GCE Advanced Level (A/L)

Should have passed the GCE A/L examination in two (02) subjects in one (01) sitting (excluding General English / General Knowledge), in any stream.

OR — Vocational / Technical Qualification

A vocational/technical qualification (such as a Diploma) registered with and accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), of not less than six (06) months’ duration relevant to the field (including English Language competency), together with the relevant O/L qualifications above.

Other Required Skills & Competencies

• Computer English typing speed of not less than 20 words per minute (w.p.m.).
• Good command of the English language — strong skills in reading, writing and speaking.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Age Limit

Should not be more than 26 years of age as at the closing date of applications.

Remuneration & Conditions

1. The appointment is on a fixed-term training contract of two (02) years. On successful completion, a consolidated allowance of Rs. 43,000 is paid in the first year and Rs. 60,000 in the second year (as set out in the advertisement).
2. During the training period, no other allowances are payable apart from the consolidated allowance specified above.
3. On successful completion of the two-year training contract and subject to the bank’s requirements and the candidate’s performance, suitable candidates may be considered for permanent absorption into the bank’s clerical service.
4. Selected applicants are required to serve in any branch or department of the bank island-wide.

Selection Procedure

Selection is based on a competitive examination followed by an interview/structured assessment. Candidates must sit the following written papers:

1. Paper I — Computer English Typing Speed Test (minimum 20 words per minute).
2. Paper II — English Language paper.

Only candidates who pass Paper I (the typing speed test) will be eligible to sit Paper II (the English Language paper). Only candidates who obtain the required marks at the competitive examination will be called for the interview/structured assessment. Final selection is made strictly on merit based on the marks obtained at the structured assessment.

How to Apply

• Submit your application online only through the bank’s website at www.boc.lk, under the “Careers” tab, on or before 27.06.2026. Retain the application reference number generated for future correspondence.
• Read the instructions on the Careers page carefully and complete the online application exactly as guided.
• Applications received by any method other than online, or after the closing date, will not be accepted.
• Any application that does not meet the specified qualifications by the closing date, or where required documentary evidence cannot be produced at the certificate-verification stage, will be rejected without notice.
• Before applying, applicants should read the “Personal Data Protection Notice for Recruitment” available on the bank’s website HR Management page (https://www.boc.lk/hr-management) and accept it.

Human Resource Department,
Bank of Ceylon,
Head Office,
Colombo 01.

• Canvassing or influencing in any form will result in immediate disqualification.
• The bank reserves the right to call only the selected applicants for the interview.
• The bank reserves the right to decide on the total number of posts to be filled and to amend or cancel this recruitment.
• In accordance with the bank’s personal data protection policy, your information will be kept confidential and secure.