Cabinet Approves Permanent Appointments for 9,800 State Employees

Cabinet Approves Permanent Appointments for Over 9,800 Temporary State Sector Employees

Colombo: In a significant step toward strengthening job security in Sri Lanka’s public sector, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to grant permanent appointments to nearly 9,800 employees currently serving on temporary and contract basis.

Key Decision: Nearly 9,800 government employees will receive permanent status under the 2026 Budget proposal.

Scope of the Decision

The decision covers employees across multiple government sectors, including:

• Public Service and Provincial Public Service
• State Corporations
• Statutory Boards
• Other Government Institutions

Eligible Categories

The permanent appointments apply to individuals recruited under the following categories:

• Temporary or Casual (Daily Wage) Employees
• Substitute (Relief) Basis Employees
• Contract Basis Employees
• Relief Basis Recruitment

Background of the Decision

This initiative is based on Proposal No. 33.11 of the 2026 Budget, where the President proposed granting permanent appointments to stabilize the public sector workforce and enhance job security.

The joint proposal was submitted to the Cabinet by:

• The President (Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies)
• The Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government

Next Steps

Following Cabinet approval, a formal circular will be issued soon by the relevant ministries. This document will include:

• Eligibility criteria
• Required documentation
• Implementation procedures

Note for Applicants: Employees are advised to regularly check official departmental notices and the Ministry of Public Administration website for updates regarding the circular and application process.

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