The government has given the green light to fill 2,284 positions across various ministries and departments, marking a significant step in addressing staffing shortages and enhancing public sector efficiency. This decision comes after a thorough review by a committee tasked with evaluating recruitment needs and streamlining the public sector's workforce. Chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister, the committee meticulously assessed requests from government ministries and entities, ensuring that the approved hires align with the most pressing needs. The Prime Minister's proposal, endorsed by the Officials' Committee meeting on November 14, 2025, outlines the following recruitment breakdown:
- Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development: 778
- Ministry of Health and Mass Media: 480
- Western Provincial Council: 230
- Ministry of Justice and National Integration: 222
- Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education: 196
- Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development: 107
- Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation: 74
- Ministry of Defense: 73
- Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development: 36
- Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs: 21
- Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources: 20
- Ministry of Finance, Policy Planning, and Economic Development: 19
- Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Governments: 4
- Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs: 4
- Uva Provincial Council: 8
- North Western Provincial Council: 8
- Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities: 2
- Finance Commission: 2
This strategic hiring initiative aims to bolster government services and improve public sector performance, reflecting a commitment to efficient governance and citizen satisfaction.
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