Categories of personnel available in Sri Lanka for foreign employment are broadly classified into four groups such as:

		Professional		Skilled Technicians
		Semi- Skilled		Un-Skilled Workers

( I.)	Engineers: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, & Chemical
( II.)	Scientists in various fields
( III.)	Banking Specialists

(I.)	Junior Engineers/ Technicians in Engineering Technologies
(II.)	Male & Female Nurses
(III.)	Foreman: Electrical/Mechanical/ Civil
(IV.)	Construction Supervisor/ Mechanical/ Civil.
(V.)	Welders, Gas/ Electric.
(VI.)	Carpenters/ Cabinet Makers
(VII.)	Steel Fixers/ Riggers
(VIII.)	Masons Tile Fixers/ Plasterers
(IX.)	Plumbers/ Pipe Fitters
(X.)	Drivers: Heavy/ Light.
(XI.)	Draughtsman: Elec/ Mech/ Civil.
(XII.)	Hotel Personnel/Waiters /Cooks/ Bakers.
(XIII.)	Security Personnel
(XIV.)	Operator:- Shovel, Bulldozer, Grader, Dumper Asphalt Tractor Power Tailor, Computer,T.V.
(XV.)	Radio & Watch Mechanics

(I.)	Electric Helpers
(II.)	Mechanic Helpers
(III.)	Erection Helpers
(IV.)	Carpenters/Shutters
(V.)	Mason Helpers/ Concrete Mixer Operations
(VI.)	Asst. Cook/ Kitchen Helpers
(VII.)	Laundry Men / Washer Men
(VIII.)	Barbers
(IX.)	Shop Assistants
(X.)	Loaders
(XI.)	Gardeners
(XII.)	Salesmen Time Keepers, Receptionist, Typists, Manager, Secretaries

(I.)	House Maids (Ladies)
(II.)	Labourers
(III. )	Cleaners
(IV.)	Sweepers
(V.)	Watchmen/ Guards
(VI.)	Agriculture Labourers/ Farmers
(VII.)	Industrial Labourers
(VIII.)	Peons/ Office Boys
(IX.)	Airport Loaders