Ministry of Health Calls for Applications for B.Sc. Nursing Graduate Recruitment 2026

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has officially called for applications from qualified B.Sc. Nursing graduates for the Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course for the year 2026. Published in the government gazette dated October 09, 2026, the initiative aims to intake 1,000 nursing graduates into the island’s healthcare system.

Key Intake Overview

• Target Intake: 1,000 recruits.
• Quotas & Selection: Selected based on degree effective date and Grade Point Average (GPA) rankings from the pool of applicants holding a recognized B.Sc. in Nursing.
• Training Duration: 6-month Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course conducted in English.
• Application Deadline: November 09, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following fundamental requirements as of November 09, 2026:

• Citizenship & Character: Must be a Sri Lankan citizen of good character.
• Age Limit: Between 18 and 35 years old.
• Educational Qualifications: Hold a recognized B.Sc. (Nursing) degree from a UGC-recognized state/foreign university, a university established under a Sri Lankan Act of Parliament, or an institution recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.
• Professional Registration: Must be registered with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council by the date of the interview.
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

Key Requirements & Financial Details

• Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of LKR 1,000.00 must be paid to the Bank of Ceylon (Taprobane Branch) Account No. 7041318 under the account name “Health Secretary – Exam Fee Collection”. The original bank deposit receipt must be firmly attached to the application form.
• Monthly Allowance & Remuneration: Trainees will receive the monthly allowance specified for 3rd-year nursing students as per Public Administration Circulars. Upon successful completion of training and appointment as Grade III Nursing Officers, salaries will be aligned with the MT-7-2025 scale under Public Administration Circular 10/2025.
• Bond & Agreement: Appointees must sign a compulsory 5-year service agreement and bond to serve at assigned public or provincial hospitals. Leaving the course or service prematurely will require full reimbursement of allowances, training costs, and bond damages.

How to Apply

1. Prepare Application: Prepare the application strictly adhering to the standard template on A4 paper.
2. Attach Documents: Include self-certified copies of the B.Sc. degree certificate, detailed results transcript showing GPA, and the original LKR 1,000 bank slip.
3. Attestation: Signature attestation is mandatory. Applicants currently employed in public/semi-government institutions or affiliated hospitals (e.g., SJGH, KDU Hospital) must forward applications via their respective heads of department.
4. Postal Submission: Enclose the application in an envelope clearly marked “Recruitment of B.Sc. Nursing Graduates for Nursing Orientation and Adaptation Course – 2026” on the top-left corner. Send via Registered Post on or before November 09, 2026.