NARA Vacancies 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts Before 06 April 2026
The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) has called applications from qualified and experienced applicants for a large number of vacancies in Sri Lanka. Applications must be submitted through the online application portal, and the duly signed hard copy should reach the Director General, NARA, Crow Island, Mattakkuliya, Colombo 15 on or before 06 April 2026.
නාරා ආයතන ඇබෑර්තු 2026 – සම්පූර්ණ විස්තර
நாரா காலியிடங்கள் 2026 – முழு விபரம்
Closing Date: 06.04.2026
📌 Institution Details
Institution: National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
Application Method: Online application portal + signed hard copy
⏰ Deadline
Completed applications should reach NARA on or before:
06 April 2026
The post applied for should be clearly written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
🧾 Main Vacancies
- Principal Scientist (Oceanography)
- Principal Scientist (Post-Harvest Technology)
- Principal Scientist (Fish Processing)
- Senior Scientist (Inland Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture Division)
- Senior Scientist (Oceanography Division)
- Senior Scientist (Post-Harvest Technology Division)
- Internal Auditor
- Assistant Director (Administration)
- Data Analyst
- Scientist – Several Divisions
- Assistant Information Technology Officer
- Internal Audit Officer
- Assistant Project Monitoring Officer
- Technical Officer (Civil)
- Diving Officer
- Landscaping Officer
- Technical Assistant (Electrical)
- Research Assistant
- Field Research Assistant
- Engine Room Artificer
- Diver
- Management Assistant (Non-technical)
- Electrician
- Boat Operator
- Motor Mechanic
- Laboratory Assistant
📊 Vacancy Counts
- Research Assistant – 10
- Field Research Assistant – 04
- Laboratory Assistant – 04
- Management Assistant (Non-technical) – 03
- Scientist posts in some divisions – 02 each
- Most other posts – 01 each
🌐 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.nara.ac.lk
- Go to the Vacancies section
- Submit the application through the online portal
- Download the completed application and sign it
📄 Documents to Send with Hard Copy
- Signed printed application
- Copies of certificates for educational and professional qualifications
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Other required supporting documents
📨 Postal Address
Director General
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency,
Crow Island, Mattakkuliya,
Colombo 15.
⚠ Important Notes
- Applicants may be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience
- Shortlisted candidates may face a competitive examination and/or structured interview
- Incomplete or late applications will be rejected
- Government sector applicants must forward applications through Heads of Institutions
www.nara.ac.lk
011-2521000 / 2521006
