Temporary Assistant Lecturer – Faculty of Hindu Studies

UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA

FACULTY OF HINDU STUDIES

VACANCIES

University of Jaffna will entertain applications to reach us on or before 08^th July 2026 from qualified Sri Lankan Nationals for the undermentioned Temporary Assistant Lecturer.

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindu Civilization / Sanskrit / Saiva Siddhanta.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours;
  OR
• A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours;
  OR
• A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject without Honours or any other degree with at least Second Class Honours,
  And
  ( b) a recognized postgraduate degree in the relevant subject

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer – A fixed monthly salary of Rs.85,305/- subject to a deduction of Rs.8,906/- as an unpaid amount, in accordance with Commission Circular No.02/2025(i) dated 04.04.2025.

Note: Candidates who are awaiting the results of the final degree examinations may also apply for the post of Temporary Assistant Lecturer.

In addition to the above salary, the allowances approved by University Grants Commission applicable to the posts will also be paid.

Downloads

• Application Form

Applicants are hereby requested to apply on or before 08.07.2026 The downloaded application form signed by the candidate along with the original paid Bank Slip for the deposit of a sum of Rs.100/- credited to any branch of the People’s Bank in favour of University of Jaffna Collection Account Number: 162100310000891 and the photocopies of relevant educational and service certificates to be posted to the below mentioned address: Deputy Registrar, Academic Establishments, University of Jaffna, Post-box. 57, Ramanathan Road, Thirunelvely, Jaffna by mentioning “Application for Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Hindu Studies” in the left-hand corner of the envelope to reach the above address on or before 08.07.2026.

Application Fee and Mode of Payment

Application Fee

• Rs. 100.00 per application

Payment Methods

•  Option : 1 Accepted Online Payment Methods
  Payment through the University website Payment online (Approved for University Local / Foreign Payment)
  Website: https://pay.jfn.ac.lk  (Accessible via the University’s main website)        

• • Card Payment: Enter your card details to complete the payment.
  • QR Payment: Scan the QR code using any banking app and complete the payment

• Option : 2 Online Bank Transfer
  You may transfer funds via your personal online banking or mobile banking app. Ensure the 16-digit Reference Number is entered correctly in the Reference or Remarks field. For approved programmes, projects, scholarships, or donations.
  Following Information should be followed to Online Deposit the Payment

Bank Name: People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
Branch Code: 162
Swift Code: PSBKLKLX
Bank Account Name: University of Jaffna
Bank Account Number: 162100310000891
Reference No: printed as above

• Option : 3 Counter Payments
  At any People’s Bank counter you can deposit the money using the 16-digit Reference Number in the account number column and filling the following other information. Please pay at any branch of the People’s Bank Island wide using the usual deposit slip. Fill your personal information in the slip and use reference number in place of account number.
  Please keep a photocopy of the slip with you before providing it to the university.

A printed copy of the transaction receipt must be attached to the application.

Submission of Applications will not be entertained in person. Please note that payments cannot be made via online for this purpose and eligible candidates will receive the interview letter only via email.

Those who wish to apply for more than one post should submit separate application for each.

Applicants from the University System/Government Departments/Corporations and Statutory Board should channel their applications through the Head of respective Institutions. Illegible, incomplete and late applications received by post after deadline even though the applicant will be rejected without intimation. Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview.

Registrar,
University of Jaffna,
Sri Lanka.