

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
Senior Scientist – Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
- Full Time
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 202140 LKR / Month

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
Senior Scientist – Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
Job Overview
Job Title: Senior Scientist (HM 1-1)
Organization: Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
Job Type: Government Full Time
Vacancies: 01
Location: Colombo Head Office, Sri Lanka
Application Closing Date: 27th May 2026
About the Organization
Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP) operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation and is responsible for promoting agricultural research, policy development, and scientific advancement in Sri Lanka.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the Senior Scientist position at the Colombo Head Office.
Job Description
The selected candidate will engage in senior-level scientific research, policy-related agricultural research activities, and managerial responsibilities within the organization.
The role requires extensive academic, research, and managerial experience in Agriculture or Science-related disciplines.
Vacancy Details
Senior Scientist – HM 1-1
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Service Category: Senior Academic & Research Category
- Salary Scale:
HM 1-1-2025
Rs. 140,640 – 15 x 4,100 – Rs. 202,140 - Salary based on Department of Management Services Circular 01/2025
Educational Qualifications
External Candidates
Applicants should possess either:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Agriculture from a recognized university approved by UGC
AND - Postgraduate Master’s Degree in the relevant field
AND - Minimum 15 years managerial-level experience in a Corporation, Board, or reputed institution
OR
- PhD Degree in the relevant field
AND - Minimum 5 years satisfactory service as a Senior Research Officer
Internal Candidate Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Degree in Science or Agriculture with appropriate subject combination
- 2 years postgraduate research degree in the relevant field
- PhD in the relevant field
- Minimum 4 years satisfactory service as Senior Research Officer in SLCARP
OR
- Minimum 8 years satisfactory service in the post of Senior Research Officer in the Senior Academic & Research Category
Additional Requirements
- Research publications relevant to the discipline will be an added qualification
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Experience in agricultural policy and scientific research
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
- Upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates
How to Apply
Applications with certified copies of educational, professional, and work experience certificates along with details of two non-related referees should be sent via registered post.
Postal Address
Chairman
Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy
No. 114/9, Wijerama Mawatha,
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
Applications should reach the organization on or before 27th May 2026.
Applicants should clearly mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
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Senior Scientist – Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
⏰ Deadline: May 27, 2026
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