📢 National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) Vacancies – 2026

Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the following vacancies at the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

🧾 Available Positions

1️⃣ Administrative Officer (JM 1-1) – 01 Post (Colombo)

2️⃣ Account Officer (JM 1-1) – 01 Post (Colombo)

3️⃣ Investigation Officer (JM 1-1) – 01 Post (Colombo)

4️⃣ District Child Protection Officer (MA 3) – 08 Posts

5️⃣ District Psychosocial Officer (MA 3) – 11 Posts

6️⃣ Account Assistant (MA 3) – 02 Posts (Colombo)

7️⃣ Assistant Counselor (MA 3) – 05 Posts

💰 Salary Details

• JM 1-1 Salary Scale: Rs. 72,650 – 122,970/-
  🔹 Initial Salary (As at 01.01.2026): Rs. 65,633/-

• MA 3 Salary Scale: Rs. 53,940 – 94,980/-
  🔹 Initial Salary (As at 01.01.2026): Rs. 49,831/-

Selected candidates are also entitled to approved government allowances.

🎓 Qualifications

Applicants must possess relevant degrees recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and required experience as specified for each post.

Some positions require:

• Degrees in Management / Social Sciences / Finance / Psychology / Sociology / Health Promotion

• Professional qualifications

• Relevant post-qualifying experience

Age requirement:

• Minimum 22 or 23 years (depending on post)

• Maximum 45 years

📅 Application Deadline

🗓 Closing Date: 16 March 2026

Late or incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.

📌 How to Apply

Applications must be prepared according to the official format and submitted via registered post to:

Applicants applying for more than one position must submit separate applications.

⚠️ Important:

• Clearly mention the post applied for and preferred language medium on the top left corner of the envelope.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

• The decision of the Board of Directors of NCPA will be final.