Director – Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka

Job Overview

The Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director (Legal). This senior government legal position is ideal for experienced Attorneys-at-Law with extensive legal practice and court experience.

The selected candidate will serve in a key legal leadership role within the Commission established under the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016.

Job Title

Director (Legal)

Company

Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka

Job Location

Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

Job Type

Full-Time

About the Organization

The Right to Information Commission was established under the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 to promote transparency, accountability, and citizens’ access to information in Sri Lanka.

Job Description

The Director (Legal) will be responsible for handling legal matters related to the Commission, including legal representation, legal advisory functions, and matters before higher courts.

The ideal candidate should possess strong legal expertise, extensive litigation experience, and professional qualifications relevant to the legal field.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have taken oaths as an Attorney-at-Law before the Supreme Court
• Possess a Postgraduate qualification (Master of Laws or relevant qualification in the legal field)
• Have a minimum of 13 years of experience in the legal field relevant to the post
• Possess experience appearing before:
  • Supreme Court
  • Court of Appeal

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 35 Years
• Maximum Age: 55 Years

Salary Scale

HM 1-1 – 2025

Rs. 140,640 – 15 x 4,100 – 202,140

📌 Salaries will be paid according to Management Services Department Circular No. 01/2025.

Method of Recruitment

Selection will be based on a Structured Interview with the following marking scheme:

General Conditions

• Government and statutory board employees should apply through Heads of Institutions
• Selected candidates will be subject to Government Language Policy regulations
• Employees will contribute:
  • 12% to Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
  • 3% to Employee Trust Fund (ETF)
• Medical insurance coverage under Agrahara Insurance Scheme will be provided
• Government-approved allowances are applicable

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• Self-prepared Bio Data
• Photocopies of relevant certificates

📮 Applications should be sent by registered post to:

Director General
Right to Information Commission
Room No. 203
Block No. 02
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

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

Closing Date

📅 25 May 2026
⏰ Before 4.00 PM

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