The Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure has announced vacancies at the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA).

1. Deputy General Manager (Development) – 01 Post

Service Category: Senior Managerial Service Category (HM 1 – 1)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Science, Agriculture, Plantation Management, Business Administration, or Management (UGC recognized)
  OR

• Postgraduate Degree (Masters) relevant to the subject field
  OR

• Full membership in a recognized chartered institution relevant to the field

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Government / Government Corporation / Board / Statutory Institution / recognized private sector at managerial level relevant to agricultural development or extension activities

Internal Applicants:

• Must have fulfilled external qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Grade I post (Management MM 1 – I Service Category)

2. Tea Inspector / Extension Officer – 25 Vacancies

External Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 5 Certificate (Agriculture / Plantation Management / Plantation Extension Management)

Method of Recruitment:

• Written Competitive Examination

• Structured Interview

• Paper I: General Knowledge, Intelligence Test, Agricultural Theory, Tea Technology (MCQs)

• Paper II: Agriculture fundamentals, tea industry & extension communication

Minimum pass requirements apply.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted on or before 10th March 2026.

Application Address

Tea Small Holdings Development Authority

No. 70, Parliament Road,

Pelawatte, Battaramulla