Sri Lanka National Science Foundation Vacancies 2026

Sri Lanka National Science Foundation Vacancies 2026

The National Science Foundation (NSF), a statutory board incorporated under the Science and Technology Development Act No.11 of 1994, functions under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Foundation has the mandate to promote Science and Technology for the socio-economic development of the country.

Applications are hereby called from the qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill the following vacancies

1. Management Assistant (12 Vacancies)
2. Principal Scientific Officer
3. Senior Scientific Officer
4. Scientific Officer (08 vacancies)
5. Information Officer
6. Confidential Secretary
7. Book Keeper
8. Library Assistant
9. Graphic Design Assistant
10. Technical Expert
11. Book Binder
12. Driver
13. Office Assistant

General Conditions:
All applicants should be;

a citizen of Sri Lanka.
in good physical and mental fitness.
willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

Benefits include EPF/ETF and other incentives as approved by the Treasury.
In addition to the above salary, government-approved other allowances will be paid.

Qualified applicants should complete and submit the online application form. A hard copy of the PDF application (Compulsory), together with copies of the relevant certificates to prove academic/professional qualifications and experience, should also be forwarded under registered post. If the Degree acquired from a foreign/private university, proof of recognition by the UGC should be attached. The post applied for should be marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Any form of canvassing in support of the application will result in disqualification.

Employees in Government or Semi-Government service should forward their applications through the Head of their respective institutions. Internal applicants must submit applications through the Head of Division with the approval of the Director General.

Applications should be addressed to

The Director General, National Science Foundation, 47/5, Maitland Place, Colombo 07.

Closing Date: 15/06/2026

Director General
National Science Foundation
47/5, Maitland Place,
Colombo 07