Assistant Director (Technical) – Sri Lanka Standards Institution Colombo

Assistant Director (Technical) – Sri Lanka Standards Institution 

SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION (SLSI) 

Ministry of Science and Technology 

Assistant Director - Middle Manager Category (MM 1-1)

Qualifications:

External

• Bachelor's Degree in Science Stream - Special Degree (4 years) or General Degree with a Class (3 years) which is recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.

With

• One-year post-qualifying experience relevant to the post. (Science Stream - offering one of the following subjects;

Physics, Chemistry, Food Science, Textile, Microbiology, Environment Science, Fisheries, Agriculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, or Statistics)

Internal (01 or 02 below)

1. Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates above.
2. Completion of a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in the Junior Manager Category (JM) in the subject area relevant to the post.

Salary Scale:

• Total Cost: LKR 53,175.00 - 16 x 1,375.00 - LKR 75,175.000

Method of Selection:

• Written Competitive Examination and Interview.
• This examination will be a one paper (3 hours) including two parts covering subject areas given below;
• English Language Proficiency
• Aptitude Test

Other:

Every applicant,

• Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Should be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post well and to serve in any part of the Island.
• Should be of excellent moral character.

Age Limit:

• Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. The upper age limit will not be applicable to internal candidates. 

Other Benefits:

1. Encashment of unutilized medical leave.
2. Life Insurance Cover & Medical Insurance Cover.
3. Reimbursement of medical expenses is subject to a limit.
4. Annual incentive payment as approved by the General Treasury.
5. Opportunity to work in a professional environment.
6. Communication allowance.

How to Apply:

Applications indicating the name in full, age, educational qualifications and any other relevant particulars together with copies of certificates and names and addresses of two non-related referees should be forwarded under registered cover to reach the Director General, Sri Lanka Standards Institution, No. 17, Victoria Place, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 on or before 2025-02-10. Those employed in Public Sector Institutions should forward their applications to the respective Heads of the Institutions. The post applied for should be clearly stated on the top left corner of the envelope.

Director General,

Sri Lanka Standards Institution.