District Psychosocial Officer

District Psychosocial Officer – National Child Protection Authority

Company: National Child Protection Authority

Vacancy: District Psychosocial Officer (MA 5) – 11 Posts

Job Sector: Psychology / Social Services / Government

Location: Island-wide, Sri Lanka

Closing Date: March 16, 2026

Application Method: Registered Post

Job Description

The National Child Protection Authority is seeking qualified individuals to fill eleven vacancies for the position of District Psychosocial Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must satisfy the following educational requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Health Promotion, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Education in Special Needs, or Education for Dramas and Theater recognized by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.).

• Experience: A minimum of one (01) year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field in a government corporation, board, or a reputed institution.

• Preferred Qualification: A one-year Diploma in Counseling recognized by the University Grants Commission or Tertiary/Vocational Education Commission will be considered an added advantage.

Age Limit

• Applicants must be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years of age.

• The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

Salary Scale

• Salary Code: MA 5-3 – 01/2016.

• Scale: Rs. (46,375 – 10 x 1,100 – 10 x 1,440 – 10 x 2,020 – 91,975).

• Initial Salary: Rs. 46,375/- (as at 01.01.2020).

General Conditions

• Every applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and be of excellent moral character.

• Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to discharge duties and serve in any part of the island.

• Recruitment will be based on the results of a written competitive examination and/or a structured interview.

How to Apply

1. Application Form: Download the specimen application from the official website at www.childprotection.gov.lk.

2. Documents: Duly completed applications should be sent with copies of certificates to prove educational/professional qualifications, birth certificate, and experience.

3. Envelope Marking: Clearly mark the post applied for and the preferred medium (Sinhala/Tamil/English) on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

4. Submission: Send via Registered Post only to the address below.

5. Current Employees: Applicants from State Service, Corporations, or Statutory Boards must forward their applications through their respective Head of the Institution.

Address: Chairman, National Child Protection Authority, No: 330, Thalawathugoda Road, Madiwela, Sri Jayawardenepura.

Telephone: 011-2778911-14 Deadline: On or before 16.03.2026.