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 Technical Officer
Qualifications
External:
GCE
(O/L) with at least six (6) subjects in one sitting with four (4) credit passes
including Sinhala/ Tamil, English and Mathematics
And
GCE
(A/L) in Science with three passes in one sitting in the relevant subject combination
and a two-year Diploma in a relevant field not below the N.V.Q. Level 5 from a
recognized institution
Internal:
G.C.E
O/L with at least six (6) subjects in one sitting with four credit passes including
Sinhala/Tamil, English and Mathematics and a Diploma not below N.V.Q Level 5
with minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory service in PL categories.
Note: Selected candidates are required to work in laboratories as
well as in the field. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a valid
driving license for motorcycle.
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 : MA 2-2
Salary Scale : Rs.
30,310/-10x300/-7x350/-4x600/-20x710/-52,360/-
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.
|
24,030
|
27,170
|
30,310
|
Adjustment
Allowance
|
3,522
|
-
|
-
|
Other Benefits :
1. Following monthly allowances are
paid in addition to the basic salary and the adjustment allowance
I. Cost
of living allowance - Rs.7,800/-
II. Tea
allowance - Rs.50/-
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