The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has called for applications for the post of Senior Scientist Vacancies 2026 (AR-2).
📌 Key Details
- Position: Senior Scientist (AR-2)
- Number of Vacancies: 10
- Work Locations: District offices in Kandy, Kalutara, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Matale, Kegalle, Rathnapura, Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala
- Field: Landslide Research and Risk Management
🧪 Role Overview
Selected candidates will be engaged in:
- Implementing landslide risk management strategies
- Conducting field investigations and technical assessments
- Providing leadership in research and staff training
- Contributing to technical committees and preparing reports
🎓 Qualifications (External Applicants)
Applicants must fulfill one of the following pathways:
Option A:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Science/Technology)
- Master’s Degree or professional membership
- Minimum 8 years of research experience
OR
Option B:
- Special Degree in relevant field
- PhD qualification
- Minimum 5 years of research experience
🏢 Internal Applicants
Internal candidates should meet similar academic qualifications along with:
- 5–8 years of service in a relevant Academic/Research (AR-1) position
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Salary Scale: Rs. 133,220 – 169,220
- Basic Salary Step: Rs. 116,763
- Age Limit: 30–55 years (not applicable for internal applicants)
Additional Benefits:
- Cost of Living Allowance
- EPF (12%) and ETF (3%) contributions
- Annual bonus and performance incentives
- Medical and life insurance
- Telephone allowance
📅 Application Deadline
- Closing Date: 22 April 2026
Applications, along with certified copies of relevant documents, should be sent under registered post to:
Director General
National Building Research Institute
99/1, Jawatta Road
Colombo 05
| Details | English | Sinhala | Tamil |
| Website | https://nbro.gov.lk/ |
| Closing Date | 22.04.2026 |
