Bank of Ceylon — Trainee Secretarial Assistant 2026
Bank of Ceylon
Bank of Ceylon is recruiting **Trainee Secretarial Assistants** (staff-assistant track) via **boc.lk/careers**. O/L + A/L + TVEC secretarial certificate, age **under 28**. Training allowance then permanent cadre. **Closing: 27 June 2026.**
Official apply / PDF https://www.boc.lk/careersPublished 2026 පොසොන් 14
Closing date 2026 පොසොන් 27
Organization Bank of Ceylon
Recruitment Timeline
Track every stage
- Completed
Online application deadline
2026 පොසොන් 27
Submit via boc.lk/careers — save your Application Reference Number.
- Completed
Shortlisting & skills test (indicative)
2026 ඇසළ 20
Typing / MS Office assessment and interview for shortlisted candidates — dates notified by BOC HR.
Role overview
- Trainee Secretarial Assistant — PA / secretarial support for BOC managers and departments (often searched as BOC staff assistant).
- Training period leading to permanent cadre subject to performance.
- Must be prepared to serve in any part of Sri Lanka as directed by the bank.
- Related BOC track: Management Trainee (gazette) for degree holders.
Eligibility
- Citizen of Sri Lanka; age 28 years or below as at the closing date.
- G.C.E. O/L: 6 subjects in one sitting with at least 3 Credit passes including English.
- G.C.E. A/L: at least 2 passes in the same sitting (excluding General English / General Knowledge).
- Minimum 6-month Diploma / Certificate in Secretarial Practice (English medium) from a TVEC-registered institution.
- English typing speed of 20 w.p.m.; good MS Office skills; Sinhala/Tamil typing is an added advantage.
- Prior PA / secretary experience in banking or a recognised organisation is an added qualification.
Training allowance
- Year 1: approx. Rs. 45,000 per month.
- Year 2: approx. Rs. 60,000 per month.
- Confirm exact figures and benefits in the official BOC advertisement PDF.
How to apply
- Open boc.lk/careers and select Trainee Secretarial Assistant.
- Read Instructions to Candidates (Sinhala / Tamil / English PDFs on the careers notice).
- Complete the online form only — postal applications are not accepted for this cycle.
- Save your Application Reference Number for tracking.
- Deadline: 27 June 2026. Canvassing leads to disqualification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BOC Trainee Secretarial Assistant closing date 2026?
27 June 2026 — apply online only via www.boc.lk/careers.
What qualifications for BOC Trainee Secretarial / Staff Assistant?
O/L with 6 passes and 3 credits including English; A/L with 2 passes; TVEC secretarial diploma (min. 6 months, English medium); age 28 or below; English typing 20 w.p.m.
Is BOC Staff Assistant the same as Secretarial Assistant?
This 2026 notice is titled Trainee Secretarial Assistant (PA/secretarial track). BOC also runs separate Trainee Staff Assistant cycles for branch clerical roles — always match the exact post name on boc.lk/careers.
බැංකුවේ සිලෝන් රහස්ය ලේකම් සහායක රැකියා 2026 — කෙසේ අයදුම් කරන්න?
boc.lk/careers වෙතින් මාර්ගගත අයදුම්පත පුරවන්න. අවසන් දිනය: 2026 ජූනි 27.
இலங்கை வங்கி பயிற்சி செயலாளர் உதவியாளர் 2026 — எப்படி விண்ணப்பிப்பது?
www.boc.lk/careers இல் ஆன்லைன் விண்ணப்பம் செய்யவும். காலக்கெடு: 27 ஜூன் 2026.
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Official source
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