Sri Lanka Post Confirms 192 Permanent Appointments to Bolster Rural Services

The Sri Lanka Post Department has appointed 192 acting Deputy Postmasters to permanent, pensionable positions today (18th) at the Colombo Main Post Office Headquarters. Presided over by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, the move aims to strengthen human resources and enhance the efficiency of postal and financial services in rural and remote areas. These officials have been serving in an acting capacity since approximately 2019. In a related development, the government has also approved an increase in the Deputy Post Office building allowance from Rs 1500 to Rs 7500, effective April 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the quality of service delivery across the island.