Development Officer

Development Officer – Western Province Tourist Board

Job Overview

The Western Province Tourist Board is calling applications from qualified candidates to fill vacancies including the post of Development Officer III.

• Job Title: Development Officer III
• Organization: Western Province Tourist Board
• Service Category: Associate Officer
• Salary Scale: MA 3 – Rs. 53,940 – 10 × Rs. 800 – 11 × Rs. 1,190 – 10 × Rs. 1,320 – 5 × Rs. 1,350 – Rs. 94,980/-
• Basic Salary from 01 January 2026: Rs. 49,831/-
• Additional Benefits: Other approved allowances will be paid.

Position Details

The vacancy notice lists Development Officer III under the Associate Officer service category. The source does not provide a separate description of the duties and responsibilities of the Development Officer III position, so no additional duties have been added here.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

Applicants should possess a degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• The maximum age limit does not apply to internal applicants.

Residency Requirement

Applicants must have been permanent residents of the Western Province for the preceding three years as at the date of calling applications.

Key Responsibilities

The official vacancy notice does not specify detailed responsibilities for Development Officer III. Therefore, responsibilities have not been added based on assumptions.

Required Skills

The source specifically establishes the following eligibility requirements:

• Degree qualification from a UGC-recognized university.
• Age between 22 and 45 years, subject to the internal-applicant exception.
• Permanent residence in the Western Province for the preceding three years.

Salary & Benefits

The position carries the following salary scale:

MA 3: Rs. 53,940 – 10 × Rs. 800 – 11 × Rs. 1,190 – 10 × Rs. 1,320 – 5 × Rs. 1,350 – Rs. 94,980/-

The basic salary applicable from 01 January 2026 is Rs. 49,831/-, in addition to other approved allowances.

Employment Terms

Appointments are permanent, with entitlement to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). Recruitment will be based on the results of a structured interview.

How to Apply

The relevant application form can be obtained from the official website of the Western Province Tourist Board.

Completed applications, together with copies of certificates supporting the required qualifications, should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
Tourist Board (Western Province)
8th Floor, Western Provincial Council Complex
204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Battaramulla

Applications must reach the above address on or before 02 September 2026.

The post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the top-left corner of the envelope. Government employees should submit their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post and serve in any area of the Western Province.
• Applicants must have an unblemished character.
• Applicants must have been permanent residents of the Western Province for the preceding three years.
• Applications that do not meet the required qualifications, are incomplete, or arrive late will be rejected.

Closing Date: 02 September 2026

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