Senior Scientist – 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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