Senior Social Service Officer – Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Job Overview

Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development is inviting applications from Sri Lankan citizens, including Government and Semi-Government officers, for the post of Senior Social Service Officer under the Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP).

Organization

Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Project

Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP)
(Project Category: US$ 25 – 200 Million)

Position

Senior Social Service Officer

Number of Vacancies

• Vacancies Available: 01

Salary Category

• Salary Category: E
• Salary and allowances will be paid according to:
  • Management Services Circular No. 02/2026 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Employment Type

• Contract Basis Appointment

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should fulfill any one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field
  OR
• Equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

OR

• NVQ Level 7 certificate issued by a Technical/Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)

AND

• Minimum 03 years of experience in the relevant field

Option 2

• NVQ Level 6 qualification accepted by TVEC

AND

• Minimum 06 years of experience in the relevant field

Option 3

• NVQ Level 5 qualification accepted by TVEC

AND

• Minimum 09 years of experience in the relevant field

Age Limit

• Government / Semi-Government Officers:
  • Below 60 years
• Other Applicants:
  • Below 64 years

Selection Method

• Structured Interview
• Selection according to Management Services Circular conditions

Important Conditions

• Applications must follow the prescribed format
• Copies of all relevant certificates must be attached
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Only qualifications submitted with documentary proof will be considered

Special Note

Applicants who already submitted applications for this post in response to the earlier notice with closing date 31.03.2026 are not required to reapply.

Special Instructions for Government Officers

Applicants currently serving in:

• Public Service
• Provincial Public Service
• Local Authorities
• Public Corporations
• Statutory Boards
• Fully State-Owned Companies

must:

• Apply through the Head of Institution
• Obtain releasement consent
• Submit releasement basis recommendation according to paragraph 2.3.3 of MSD Circular 02/2026

Required Documents

Applications should include:

• Academic certificates
• Degree transcript
• Work experience certificates
• Other relevant supporting documents

How to Apply

Completed applications should be sent by registered post or hand delivered to:

Secretary
Ministry of Highways
“Maganeguma Mahamedura”
No. 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Koswatta, Battaramulla

📌 Mention the post and project name on the top left corner of the envelope.

Application Closing Date

🗓 26.05.2026

Contact Information

☎ Telephone: 011-2271048

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