Job Vacancy: Resident Engineer – Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL)
- Organization: Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure).
- Position: Resident Engineer (නේවාසික ඉංජිනේරු).
- Vacancies: 01 Post.
- Service Category: Middle Management (MM 1-2).
- Salary Scale: LKR 94,170 – 10 × 2,480 – 15 × 3,450 – LKR 170,720 + Cost of Living Allowance.
- Fringe Benefits: Contributory Medical Aid Scheme, Gratuity (Act No. 12 of 1983 & MSD Circular 1/2025), EPF (10% employee, 15% employer), ETF (3% employer), and other institute benefits.
- Age Limit: 22 to 45 years (upper age limit does not apply to internal applicants).
- Application Closing Date: On or before 30th October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee overall planning, supervision, cost estimation, execution, and maintenance of infrastructure, vehicle fleet, internal roads, and institute buildings/laboratories.
- Manage all related civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering projects and renovation activities.
- Serve on institutional Technical Evaluation Committees (TECs) and certify project payments.
Qualifications & Experience
- External Candidates:
- UGC-recognized Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical).
- Minimum of one (01) year post-qualifying experience in the relevant engineering field within a government corporation, statutory board/institution, or a reputed private sector establishment.
- Internal Candidates: Must satisfy the qualification requirements specified for external candidates.
- General Criteria: Sri Lankan citizen with sound physical/mental health, willing to serve in any part of the island.
Recruitment Method
- Written competitive examination (Language Proficiency and Aptitude Test) and/or a structured interview conducted by an appointed board.
How to Apply
- Required Documents: Signed application accompanied by certified copies of Birth Certificate, educational/professional certificates, experience certificates, and two character certificates (one from the Grama Niladhari), along with names, addresses, and contact numbers of two non-related referees.
- Submission Mode: Send via Registered Post on or before 30.10.2026.
- Postal Address: Chairman, Rubber Research Board, Telewala Road, Ratmalana.
- Envelope Marking: Post applied for must be clearly marked on the top left corner of the envelope.
- Public / Statutory Sector Applicants: Forward applications through the respective Head of the Department/Institution (an advance copy may be sent directly).