Apprentice Pharmacist
The Sri Lanka Medical Council facilitates the registration of Apprentice Pharmacists who undertake supervised practical training as part of their pathway to registration as pharmacists in Sri Lanka.
Required Qualifications
The Sri Lanka Medical Council registers apprentice pharmacists for a two-year training indenture under a supervising community pharmacist. Before applying, make sure you meet the requirements set out in the SLMC Instructions for the Registration of Apprentice Pharmacists (updated 01.12.2025).
Applicant Eligibility
No application will be accepted unless the applicant:
- Is a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Is of good character.
- Has passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination, or an equivalent examination, including a pass in English.
- Has passed the G.C.E. (A/L) examination, or an equivalent examination, in one sitting, in three subjects — with Chemistry and at least two of: Biology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Agriculture, or another biological science subject in the Biology Stream acceptable to the Council.
Important Instructions
Review these instructions carefully before you create your e-Services account and submit the online application.
Choosing the right supervising pharmacist matters most — applications linked to a pharmacist who does not meet the Council's criteria will not be accepted.
Must be registered with the SLMC as a pharmacist and hold an active registration.
Must be serving as a community pharmacist in a community pharmacy. Pharmacists working in the internal pharmacies of government institutions are not accepted.
Each supervising pharmacist may train a maximum of six apprentice pharmacists per calendar year (1 January – 31 December).
Only applications submitted in the "New Revised Updated Format — 2025.12.01" will be accepted. Old formats are not acceptable.
The Indenture Form must be printed on a separate sheet — altered indentures will not be accepted.
The name on your G.C.E. (O/L) and (A/L) certificates must match your National Identity Card.
If there is a discrepancy, you must correct it through the Department of Examinations.
If your name has changed due to marriage, bring the original Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate.
Providing your EPF and ETF numbers in the application is optional.
If you completed equivalent examinations in place of the G.C.E. (O/L) or (A/L), you must provide an official equivalency letter from the Department of Examinations.
How to Apply Online
Once you meet the eligibility requirements and have reviewed the instructions above, follow these steps to complete your registration.
Step 1 — Download & Complete the Forms
Download the Application Form and Indenture Form (New Revised Updated Format — 2025.12.01) from the SLMC website and complete them in full.
Download Application + Indenture FormStep 2 — Create Your e-Services Account
Applications Currently Closed
The Apprentice Pharmacist registration cycle is not currently open for new applications. Please check back later.
Step 3 — Complete the Online Application
Fill in the online application and upload all required documents as scanned copies in PDF format.
Step 4 — Book Your Interview Slot
Select an available interview date and time. Once selected, the date and time cannot be changed.
Step 5 — Receive Acknowledgement
You will receive an acknowledgement SMS once your application has been submitted.
Step 6 — Make Payment
Pay the Rs. 3,500/- registration fee — see Payment Details below.
Step 7 — Attend the Interview
Report to the SLMC office on your booked date with all required original documents. Applications sent by post will not be accepted.
Documents to Produce at the Interview
Bring all of the following original documents with you on your booked interview date.
- Duly completed Application Form (New Revised Updated Format — 2025.12.01)
- Completed Indenture Form — printed on a separate sheet
- Completed Affidavit (attached with the application) — signed by a Justice of Peace or Attorney-at-Law on a Rs. 50/- stamp, confirming the apprentice will not undertake paid or voluntary employment in any state department or corporation
- Original payment slip
- Original National Identity Card
- Original G.C.E. (O/L) and (A/L) certificates, issued by the Department of Examinations
- One (01) passport-size colour photograph
- Self-addressed stamped envelope (10" × 4.5") with a Rs. 130/- stamp
Incomplete applications or missing documents will be rejected at the interview. Applications sent by post are not accepted.
Payment Details
Pay the registration fee before your interview and bring the original payment slip with you.
If paying via a CDM machine, bring a photocopy of the payment slip.
Important Notes
- The Indenture Form must be printed on a separate sheet — altered indentures will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will result in rejection at the interview.
- Applications sent by post will not be accepted.
- Once selected, the interview date and time cannot be changed.
- The Affidavit must confirm the apprentice will not undertake paid or voluntary employment in any state department or corporation, signed by a Justice of Peace or Attorney-at-Law on a Rs. 50/- stamp.