Investigation Officer

Investigation Officer – National Child Protection Authority

Job Listing Details

Company: National Child Protection Authority

Vacancy: Investigation Officer (JM 1-1) – 01 Post (Colombo)

Job Sector: Law Enforcement / Legal / Government

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Closing Date: March 16, 2026

Application Method: Registered Post

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Job Description

The National Child Protection Authority is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Investigation Officer to be based in Colombo.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates:

• A Degree in Criminology or LLB recognized by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.).

• Must have at least one (01) year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field.

Internal Candidates (Should satisfy 1, 2, or 3 below):

• 1. Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates above.

• 2. Completion of a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in a post in the “Associate Officer Category” (MA3) in a subject area relevant to the post.

• 3. Completion of a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in a post of the “Management Assistant – Technological” (MA2-2) Grade II in a subject area relevant to the post.

Age Limit

• Applicants should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years.

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

Salary Scale

• Salary Code: JM 1-1 – 01/2016.

• Scale: Rs. (42,600 – 10 x 755 – 18 x 1,135 – 70,580).

• Initial Salary (as at 01.01.2020): Rs. 42,600/-.

General Conditions

• Every applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Should be of excellent moral character.

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

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

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How to Apply

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

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

3. Envelope Marking: The post applied for and the preferred medium (Sinhala/Tamil/English) for appearing in the examination/interview should be marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

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

5. Current Employees: Applicants from State Service/Corporations/Statutory Bodies should send their applications through the Head of the Department.

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

Telephone: 0112778911-14 Deadline: On or before 16th March 2026.