CEYPETCO & NAITA Recruit Oil & Gas Apprentice Technicians (NVQ Level 05) – 2026
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), in collaboration with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), has announced the engagement of apprentices for its Refinery Training Center in Sapugaskanda.
This is a premier opportunity for young individuals to become Internationally Accepted Oil & Gas Technicians through a comprehensive 4-year full-time training program.
📋 Available Disciplines & Placements
| Trade / Discipline | Placements |
| Refinery Operations Technician | 35 |
| Refinery Engineering Technician (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Refinery Engineering Technician (Electrical) | 10 |
| Refinery Engineering Technician (Instrument) | 05 |
🎓 Essential Qualifications
Educational Requirement (O/L): Minimum of six subjects in one sitting at the GCE (O/L) examination, including Credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil, English, Mathematics, and Science.
Educational Requirement (A/L): Must pass the GCE (A/L) Examination in the Science Stream (in one sitting) including Chemistry and Physics.
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 24 years (as of the closing date).
Marital Status: Candidates should be Unmarried.
💰 Benefits & Stipend
Trainees are eligible for a monthly stipend that increases annually:
Stipend Range: Rs. 20,000/- up to Rs. 40,000/- per month.
Additional Allowances: Meal Allowance + Shift Allowance.
Certification: Successful completion leads to an NVQ Level 05 Certificate.
📝 Recruitment Process
Selection Examination
Walk-in / Online Structured Interview
Note: These trades are typically for male candidates in the worldwide scenario, especially for the Refinery Operations Technician trade.
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- Closing date 20.05.2026