NAITA Vacancies 2026 – Director, Assistant Director, Board Secretary, Legal Officer & Driver Posts
Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka for several vacancies at the National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. Available posts include Director (Training), Director / Principal, Assistant Director (Human Resources Management), Board Secretary & Legal Officer, and Driver Grade III. Applications should be sent according to the official instructions on or before 01.04.2026.
Post of Director (Training) – 01 Post
- 01 post available
- Relevant degrees in Engineering / Technology / Education / Science / Agriculture / Mathematics
- Professional or postgraduate qualifications mentioned in the notice
- Minimum 15 years post-qualifying experience in a managerial level position
- Salary Scale: Rs. 140,640 - 15 x 4,100 - 202,140
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 140,640/-
Post of Assistant Director (Human Resources Management) – 01 Post
- 01 post available
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Business Administration
- 3 years post qualifying junior manager level experience in HR disciplines
- Internal candidates may also apply as stated in the notice
- Salary Scale: Rs. 91,690 - 10 x 2,480 - 15 x 3,450 - 168,240
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 91,710/-
Post of Director / Principal (Industrial Engineering Training Institute, Katubedda) – 01 Post
- 01 post available
- Special degree / postgraduate / PhD or other qualifications as stated in the notice
- Academic / research / managerial experience required
- Multiple qualification pathways are listed in the official advertisement
- Salary Scale: Rs. 133,220 - 10 x 3,600 - 169,220
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 116,763/-
Post of Board Secretary & Legal Officer – 01 Post
- 01 post available
- Attorney at Law and Notary Public
- 3 years post qualifying experience in the relevant field
- Corporation / Statutory Board / Institution / reputed private institution experience accepted
- Salary Scale: Rs. 91,690 - 10 x 2,480 - 15 x 3,450 - 168,240
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 81,710/-
Post of Driver Grade III – 07 Posts
- 07 posts available
- Duty stations include Head Office / IET Katunayake / District Offices - Colombo, Kandy, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Kegalle
- Passed 6 subjects in G.C.E. O/L with at least 2 credit passes
- Heavy Vehicle Driving License required
- Minimum driving experience required as stated in the notice
- Salary Scale: Rs. 43,280 - 10 x 490 - 10 x 540 - 10 x 590 - 12 x 630 - 67,040
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 40,834/-
Age Limits & Application Procedure
- Director (Training): 35 - 55 years
- Director / Principal: 30 - 55 years
- Assistant Director / Board Secretary & Legal Officer: 22 - 45 years
- Driver: 18 - 45 years
- Upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates
- Applications should be sent by registered post
- Envelope should be marked “Vacancies 2026” on the top left corner
- If applying for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted







