Ministry of Plantation Industries
Vacancies in Coconut Research Institute
Applications are invited from citizens of the Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka for the following post of the Coconut Research Institute.
Post of Research Officer –
Tissue Culture Division
Qualifications
External:
A
four-year special degree with a first class or second class upper in Science or
Agriculture from a recognized University
OR
A
four-year special degree with a second class lower in Science or Agriculture from
a recognized University with a minimum of one year postgraduate degree in the
relevant discipline.
OR
A
degree in Science or Agriculture and a two-year postgraduate research degree in
the relevant discipline.
Internal:
The
Officers appointed to the Operational/Instructional (MA4) category before 01.01.2006
are eligible to apply with the following qualifications for the concessionary
period of five (5) years with effect from the date of approval of this Scheme
of Recruitment.
i. A degree in Science, Agriculture
and a minimum of five (05) years satisfactory service in the
Operational/Instructional (MA4) category
ii. A minimum of ten (10) years
satisfactory service in the operational / Instructional (MA4) category
Note: Priority will be given for candidates who have specialized
in Tissue Culture.
Age : Should be not less than
22 years and not more than 45 years. The upper age limit will not apply to
internal candidates.
Salary Category : AR 1
Salary Scale : Rs.
53,150/-10x1,375/-15x1,910/-95,550/-
Entitled to a salary as mentioned in the table below from
01.01.2018 as per Circular No 2/2016
2018
|
2019
|
2020
|
|
Salary
Rs
|
41,780/-
|
47,465/-
|
53,150/-
|
Other
Benefits:
1. Following monthly allowances are
paid in addition to the basic salary.
I. Cost
of living allowance - Rs.7,800/-
II. Tea
allowance - Rs.50/-
III.
Communication allowance
IV.
Professional allowance
General:
1. Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka.
2. Applicants should have good physical & mental fitness.
3. Applicant should be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
General Benefits:
1. Gratuity will be paid in accordance with the Gratuity Act. No.12 of 1983 and MSD Circular No 2/2016 on 25.04.2016.
2. Contributory Medical Aid Scheme is available for employee in Coconut Research Institute.
3. Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund. The candidates will be required to contribute 10% and the Board will contribute 15% for PF and 3% for ETF of the Salary.
4. Other fringe Benefits applicable to employees of the Coconut Research Institute.
Applicants should forward their signed application with copies of birth certificate, other relevant certificates, two testimonials (one from Grama Niladhari) together with names, addresses and telephone numbers of two non-related referees, under registered post to reach the Chairman, Coconut Research Boar d, Lunuwila, 61150, on or before 13.07.2018.
The late applications will be rejected.
Applications from officers in Government Departments/ Corporations/ Statutory Boards should be forwarded through their respective Heads. A copy may be sent directly.
Please mark the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Please note that the applications without copies of the relevant certificates will be rejected.
Chairman
Coconut Research Board
Lunuwila.
Closing Date : 13 / July / 2018