🎓 Qualifications – External Candidates

• A degree recognized by the University Grants Commission in a field of study including a B.Sc. with Chemistry as a subject, a B.Sc. Special Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering; and
• A postgraduate degree in the relevant field; and
• At least 15 years of experience in the relevant field in a managerial-level position in the Government, a State Corporation, Board, Statutory Body or a reputed private establishment.

🏢 Qualifications – Internal Candidates

Candidates should meet either of the following requirements:

• The qualifications prescribed above for external candidates; or
• At least five years of satisfactory service in the relevant field in a Grade I position within the Management Services (MM) category.

Note: The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

✅ General Requirements

• The applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• The applicant must possess the physical and mental fitness required to perform the duties satisfactorily and serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• The applicant must be of excellent moral character.

✉️ How to Apply

• Use the specimen application provided with the official notice.
• Send the completed application by registered post, together with a bio-data and the names and addresses of two non-related referees.
• Clearly write the name of the post on the top-left corner of the envelope.
• Applicants already employed in Government Departments, Corporations or Statutory Boards must forward applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Postal Address

Secretary,
Ministry of Defence,
Defence Headquarters Complex,
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.