Assistant Research Officer – Parliament of Sri Lanka

Assistant Research Officer – Parliament of Sri Lanka

Job Overview

The Parliament of Sri Lanka has invited applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Assistant Research Officer under the staff of the Secretary-General of Parliament. Only one vacancy is available.

Organization Overview

Parliament of Sri Lanka is seeking a qualified candidate to support parliamentary research activities including legislative analysis, research documentation, and statistical reporting.

Position Details

Assistant Research Officer

• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Employment Type: Permanent & Pensionable
• Location: Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Collecting and maintaining research data and databases
• Preparing background notes for bills presented to Parliament
• Preparing fact sheets and statistical extracts
• Assisting Research Officers with desk research
• Studying and extracting information from research documents
• Assisting in preparing research papers for forums, journals, magazines, and newspapers

Salary Details

• Salary Scale: Rs. 69,370 – 85,690
• Approximate Initial Gross Monthly Salary: Rs. 115,000 with allowances

Age Limit

Applicants should:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Not exceed 35 years of age on the closing date

(The upper age limit does not apply to candidates already confirmed in Public/Provincial Public Service.)

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A Special Degree in:
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Law
  • Management
  • Statistics

from a University recognized by the UGC.

AND

• G.C.E. O/L with Credit passes in:
  • Sinhala/Tamil
  • English
  • Mathematics

within not more than two sittings.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum three (03) years of post-qualifying research experience in a Government or recognized institution.

Selection Method

Recruitment will be based on:

• Written Examination
• Structured Interview

Required Documents

Applicants should submit copies of:

• Birth Certificate
• Educational Certificates
• Professional Certificates
• Experience Certificates

How to Apply

Applications prepared according to the prescribed specimen application form should be sent via Registered Post to:

Secretary-General of Parliament
Parliament of Sri Lanka
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Sri Lanka

• Mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Application Deadline

• Closing Date: 08 June 2026

Important Notes

• Public sector applicants must apply through Heads of Departments/Institutions.
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
• Canvassing will be treated as a disqualification.

Application Form & Details

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