Recruitment of 100,000 unemployed poor begins

• Specimen application published on newspapers
• Interviews to be conducted after 26 Feb.
• Eligible candidates to undergo 6 months training
• Monthly allowance of Rs. 22,500.00 during training period
• Permanent employment from 1 Oct.

The program to recruit 100,000 unskilled and low-educated individuals from low-income families has commenced, with the purpose of providing permanent employment to this segment of the society, to maintain a high level of social welfare in a people-centric economy.

Eligible candidates are requested to complete the application form, prepared according to the specimen published in newspapers on 20 January, and submit the same before 15 February to their respective Grama Niladharis.

After verifying information, Grama Niladharis should submit the completed applications by 20 February to their respective Divisional Secretaries. Provision of false information will be subjected to disciplinary action.

Occasional inspections should be carried out by the Divisional Secretaries to ensure priority has been given to members of the lowest income families who have the potential for employment.

The Department of Multi-Purpose Development Task Force will conduct interviews for 5 days, commencing from 26 February. The training period will start on 2 March. The participants will be given a monthly allowance of Rs. 22,500 during the continuous training period of 6 months. Those who successfully complete the training will be absorbed into the public sector on 1 October.