The Coconut Research Institute (CRI), operating under the Ministry of Plantation & Community Infrastructure, is inviting applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several high-level and executive vacancies. These are permanent government positions with attractive salary scales and benefits.
Available Vacancies
The Coconut Research Board is recruiting for the following posts:
Senior Management (HM Category)
- Director (01 Vacancy) - HM 2-3
- Deputy Director (Research) (01 Vacancy) - HM 1-3
Academic & Research (AR Category)
- Senior Research Officer (07 Vacancies) - AR 2
- Senior Technology Transfer Officer (02 Vacancies) - AR 2
- Research Officer (04 Vacancies) - AR 1
- Technology Transfer Officer (01 Vacancy) - AR 1
Middle Management (MM Category)
- Manager (Estates) (01 Vacancy) - MM 1-2
- Network Administrator (01 Vacancy) - MM 1-2
Salary Scales (2026 Basis)
Salaries are based on DMS Circular No. 01/2025. The initial monthly salary (as at 01.01.2026) is as follows:
- Director: Rs. [cite_start]150,325.00 + Allowances[cite: 751].
- Deputy Director: Rs. [cite_start]133,028.00 + Allowances[cite: 780].
- Senior Research/Tech Officer: Rs. [cite_start]116,763.00 + Allowances[cite: 805, 832].
- Manager (Estates) / Network Admin: Rs. [cite_start]83,803.00 + Allowances[cite: 853, 880].
- Research/Tech Transfer Officer: Rs. [cite_start]81,675.00 + Allowances[cite: 903, 928].
Benefits: Cost of living, Transport/Fuel (for eligible grades), Professional, Communication, and Tea allowances, plus EPF/ETF and Medical Aid.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications via Registered Post to the following address.
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Postal Address:
Chairman,
Coconut Research Board,
Lunuwila, 61150.
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- Closing Date: On or before 11th February 2026[cite: 945].
- Note: Please indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
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