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June 01, 2026
National Science Foundation (NSF) Vacancies 2026 – 40 Government Job Vacancies | Scientific Officers, Management Assistants, Drivers & More
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National Science Foundation (NSF) has called applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill 40 vacancies in several categories including Scientific Officers, Information Officers, Management Assistants, Drivers and other positions. Applications close on 15.06.2026.
National Science Foundation Vacancies 2026
ජාතික විද්යා පදනම රැකියා අවස්ථා 2026
தேசிய விஞ்ஞான மன்ற வேலைவாய்ப்புகள் 2026
40 Vacancies | Closing Date: 15.06.2026
📌 Vacancy Summary
Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for vacancies at the National Science Foundation, operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Principal Scientific Officer - 01
- Senior Scientific Officer - 01
- Scientific Officer - 08
- Information Officer - 02
- Confidential Secretary - 02
- Book Keeper - 02
- Library Assistant - 02
- Graphic Design Assistant - 02
- Management Assistant - 12
- Technician - 01
- Book Binder - 01
- Driver - 04
- Office Aide - 02
01 Vacancy
🔬 Principal Scientific Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Social Science / Medicine / Engineering / Agriculture / Economics / Computer Science / Statistics or relevant field.
- PhD with 12 years managerial level experience OR MPhil / MSc with 15 years managerial level experience.
- Age: 35 - 50 years.
- Selection: Structured Interview.
Salary: HM 1-3 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 133,028
01 Vacancy
🧪 Senior Scientific Officer
- Special Degree in Science or relevant field.
- Master’s Degree with 8 years research experience OR Doctoral Degree with 5 years research experience.
- Age: 35 - 50 years.
- Selection: Structured Interview.
Salary: AR 2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 116,763
08 Vacancies
🧬 Scientific Officer
- Special Degree OR General Degree in Science / Social Science / Medicine / Engineering / Agriculture / Economics / Computer Science / Statistics or relevant field.
- Postgraduate Degree / Diploma with research component in relevant field.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Written Exam and Interview OR Interview.
Salary: AR 1 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 81,675
02 Vacancies
💻 Information Officer
- Special Degree in Science / ICT / Computer Science / Social Science with 3 years experience.
- OR General Degree with Postgraduate Degree in relevant field and 3 years experience.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Structured Interview.
Salary: MM 1-1 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 81,710
02 Vacancies
📝 Confidential Secretary
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 subjects and 4 credits including Sinhala/Tamil, English and Mathematics.
- G.C.E. A/L + Chartered Secretaries final OR Secretarial Practice Diploma.
- 10 years Secretary experience.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
Salary: JM 1-2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 66,781
02 Vacancies
📊 Book Keeper
- NVQ Level 05 or equivalent qualification in Accounting / Book Keeping.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Written Exam and Interview OR Interview.
Salary: MA 2-2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 46,960
02 Vacancies
📚 Library Assistant
- NVQ Level 05 or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Written Exam and Interview OR Interview.
Salary: MA 2-2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 46,960
02 Vacancies
🎨 Graphic Design Assistant
- NVQ Level 05 or equivalent qualification in Graphic Designing.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Written Exam and Interview OR Interview.
Salary: MA 2-2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 46,960
12 Vacancies
🖥️ Management Assistant - Non Technological
- G.C.E. O/L 6 subjects in one sitting with 4 credits including Sinhala/Tamil, English and Mathematics.
- Passed 3 subjects at G.C.E. A/L excluding General Paper.
- Computer software application skills.
- Sinhala and English computer typing skills.
Salary: MA 1-2 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 43,312
01 Vacancy
⚡ Technician - Electrical & Electronic
- NVQ Level 04 or equivalent qualification relevant to the post.
- Minimum 3 years experience in relevant field.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Trade Test and Interview.
Salary: PL 3 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 40,834
01 Vacancy
📖 Book Binder
- NVQ Level 04 or equivalent qualification relevant to the post.
- Minimum 3 years experience in relevant field.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Trade Test and Interview.
Salary: PL 3 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 40,834
04 Vacancies
🚛 Driver
- G.C.E. O/L passed in 6 subjects with at least 2 credits within maximum 2 sittings.
- Valid heavy vehicle driving licence.
- Minimum 3 years heavy vehicle driving experience.
- Selection: Trade Test and Interview.
Salary: PL 3 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 40,834
02 Vacancies
🏢 Office Aide
- Should have sat for G.C.E. O/L Examination.
- Age: 18 - 45 years.
- Selection: Structured Interview.
Salary: PL 1 | Basic Salary 2026: Rs. 38,488
✅ General Conditions
- Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Applicants should be physically and mentally fit.
- Applicants should be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- EPF / ETF and Treasury approved incentives are applicable.
- Government approved allowances will be paid in addition to salary.
- Online application must be submitted.
- Hard copy of the PDF application is compulsory and should be sent by registered post.
- Post applied for should be marked on the top left corner of the envelope.
⏰ Closing Date: 15.06.2026
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