Gem & Jewellery Research & Training Institute (GJRTI) Vacancies 2026
- Organization: Gem & Jewellery Research & Training Institute (GJRTI), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
- Available Positions & Salary Scales:
- Director (HM 1-1) – 01 Vacancy: Salary scale HM 1-1-2025: Rs. 140,040 – 15 x 4,100 – Rs. 202,140 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 35–55 years. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate degree in Gemology/Geology/Physics/Chemistry, and at least 15 years of relevant research experience.
- Senior Research Officer (Innovation) (AR-2) – 01 Vacancy: Salary scale AR-2-2025: Rs. 133,220 – 10 x 3,000 – Rs. 163,220 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 35–55 years. Requires a relevant B.Sc. Special/Engineering degree + Master's with 8 years of research experience, OR a Ph.D. with 5 years of research experience.
- Senior Research Officer (Colour Enhancement) (AR-2) – 01 Vacancy: Salary scale AR-2-2025: Rs. 133,220 – 10 x 3,000 – Rs. 163,220 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 35–55 years. Requires a B.Sc. Special/Engineering degree + Master's with 8 years of research experience, OR a Ph.D. with 5 years of research experience in the relevant discipline.
- Assistant Director (Gemology) (MM 1-1) – 01 Vacancy: Salary scale MM 1-1-2025: Rs. 91,690 – 10 x 2,480 – 15 x 3,450 – Rs. 168,240 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 22–45 years. Requires a relevant Science Degree with 1 year of post-qualifying experience OR NVQ Level 7 certification with 1 year of experience.
- Research Officer (AR-1) – 05 Vacancies: Salary scale AR-1-2025: Rs. 91,650 – 10 x 2,480 – 15 x 3,450 – Rs. 168,200 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Requires a B.Sc. Special Degree OR B.Sc. General Degree + Postgraduate Diploma OR Associate Membership in a recognized professional charter institute.
- Research Officer (GIS) (AR-1) – 01 Vacancy: Salary scale AR-1-2025: Rs. 91,650 – 10 x 2,480 – 15 x 3,450 – Rs. 168,200 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 22–45 years. Requires a GIS-related Special Degree, OR a General Degree + Postgraduate Diploma, OR Associate Membership in a recognized charter body.
- Research / Technical Assistant (MA 2-2) – 03 Vacancies: Salary scale MA 2-2-2025: Rs. 50,540 – 10 x 540 – 7 x 630 – 4 x 1080 – 20 x 1280 – Rs. 90,270 + government allowances + EPF (15%) / ETF (3%). Age limit: 18–45 years. Requires NVQ Level 5 or higher in Gemology, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering.
- General Criteria: Sri Lankan citizenship, physical and mental fitness to work in any part of the island, and excellent moral character (upper age limits do not apply to internal applicants).
- Application Procedure: Send a complete CV with certified copies of educational/professional certificates and details of two non-related referees via registered post. Indicate the post applied for on the top left corner of the envelope. Public/semi-government sector applicants must channel submissions through their department heads.
- Address: Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Research & Training Institute, No. 73/5/A, "Ruwan Sewana", Welivita, Kaduwela.
- Closing Date: On or before October 28, 2026.