Research Officer – Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation

Job Overview

Job Title: Research Officer (AR-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), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is responsible for promoting agricultural research and policy development in Sri Lanka.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the post of Research Officer at the Colombo Head Office.

Job Description

The selected candidate will engage in agricultural and scientific research activities, policy-related studies, and research coordination within the organization.

The role requires strong academic qualifications in Science or Agriculture along with research capabilities relevant to the assigned field.

Vacancy Details

Research Officer – AR-1

• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Service Category: Academic & Research Service
• Salary Scale:
  AR 1-2025
  Rs. 91,650 – 10 x 2,480 – 15 x 3,450 – Rs. 168,200
• Salary based on Department of Management Services Circular 01/2025

Educational Qualifications

External Candidates

Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:

Option 1

• Special Degree of four years duration with First Class or Second Class Upper Division in Science or Agriculture from a UGC-recognized university

OR

Option 2

• Special Degree of four years duration with Second Class Lower Division in Science or Agriculture
  AND
• Minimum one-year postgraduate research degree in the relevant field

OR

Option 3

• Degree in Science or Agriculture with appropriate subject combinations
  AND
• Two-year postgraduate research degree in the relevant field

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 25 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates

Required Skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Knowledge in agricultural or scientific research methodologies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good report writing and documentation skills
• Interest in agricultural policy and development

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send applications with certified copies of educational, professional, and work experience certificates together with details of two non-related referees 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 on or before 27th May 2026.

Applicants must clearly mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

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