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UNIVERSITY VACANCIES 2026
University of Colombo UCIARS Lecturer Vacancies 2026
Lecturer and Senior Lecturer vacancies in Biotechnology and Agricultural Biotechnology
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences
Closing Date: 14 July 2026
Vacancy Announcement in Three Languages
English
The University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural
Sciences invites applications for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer posts
attached to the Department of Agro-Technology.
සිංහල
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලයට අයත් කෘෂි තාක්ෂණ හා ග්රාමීය විද්යා ආයතනයේ
කෘෂි තාක්ෂණ දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව සඳහා කථිකාචාර්ය සහ ජ්යෙෂ්ඨ
කථිකාචාර්ය තනතුරු සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවනු ලැබේ.
தமிழ்
கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் விவசாய தொழில்நுட்பம் மற்றும் கிராமிய
விஞ்ஞானங்கள் நிறுவனத்தின் விவசாய தொழில்நுட்பத் துறையில்
விரிவுரையாளர் மற்றும் சிரேஷ்ட விரிவுரையாளர் பதவிகளுக்கு
விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன.
Vacancy Overview
Institution
University of Colombo – UCIARS
Department
Department of Agro-Technology
Specialization
Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology
Closing Date
14.07.2026
Application Type
Hard Copy and Email PDF
Location
Weligatta New Town, Hambantota
Available Lecturer Posts
Lecturer – Probationary
Lecturer – Unconfirmed
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Senior Lecturer Grade I
Academic Field
Candidates should possess relevant academic qualifications in
Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agriculture, Agricultural
Technology, Agricultural Resource Management, Biosystems Technology
or another related field specified in the official Scheme of Recruitment.
General Qualification Summary
- Relevant BSc Honours degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Resource Management, Biosystems Technology or a related field.
- Degree specialization or postgraduate qualifications in Biotechnology or Agricultural Biotechnology may be required according to the post.
- Lecturer applicants may be considered according to the class obtained in their relevant honours degree and other approved qualifications.
- Senior Lecturer Grade II applicants generally require relevant postgraduate qualifications and at least six years of eligible experience.
- Senior Lecturer Grade I applicants generally require relevant postgraduate qualifications and at least twelve years of eligible experience.
- Eligible experience may include university teaching, professional experience, recognized research or postgraduate study.
Preference: Preference will be given to applicants with
postgraduate qualifications in Biotechnology or Agricultural Biotechnology
and teaching experience in the field of Agriculture.
Applicants must carefully read the complete Scheme of Recruitment because the exact degree class, postgraduate qualification, research and experience requirements differ according to each post.
Monthly Salary Scales
Senior Lecturer Grade I
Rs. 160,520 – 187,820
Salary Code: U-AC 3 (I)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Rs. 138,980 – 171,320
Salary Code: U-AC 3 (II)
Lecturer – Unconfirmed
Rs. 121,340 – 136,040
Salary Code: U-AC 3 (III)
Lecturer – Probationary
Rs. 94,400 – 118,400
Salary Code: U-AC 3 (IV)
Government-approved allowances applicable to the university system will also be paid.
How to Apply
1
Download the prescribed application form and relevant qualification
guidelines from the link provided below.
2
Complete and sign the application form and attach certified copies of
educational certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications,
research, publications and service certificates.
3
Send the completed hard-copy application under registered cover to the
Deputy Registrar.
4
Scan the signed application and all supporting documents as
one complete PDF document.
5
Email the single PDF document to
vacancies@uciars.cmb.ac.lk on or before 14 July 2026.
Postal Address
Deputy Registrar,
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences,
Weligatta New Town,
Hambantota.
Deputy Registrar,
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences,
Weligatta New Town,
Hambantota.
Clearly indicate the name of the post on the top-left corner of the envelope and in the subject line of the email.
Important Application Instructions
- Sending only the email application or only the hard copy may not satisfy the advertised application requirements.
- Applications from universities, government departments and government corporations must be submitted through the Head of the relevant institution.
- Such applicants are advised to send an advance copy before the closing date.
- Late, incomplete or incorrectly prepared applications will be rejected.
- Applicants applying for several posts will be considered for interview only for the highest-ranking post for which they are qualified.
Contact Details
Application Email:
vacancies@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Inquiries Only:
dr@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Applications should not be sent to the inquiry email address.
Telephone:
047-2034211/213
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