Programme Officer

The Sri Lanka Inventors Commission, established as a statutory board under Act No. 53 of 1979 and operating under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology, invites applications from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka to fill a vacancy for the post of Programme Officer on a contract basis.

Position Summary

• Role: Programme Officer (01 Post – Contract Basis)

• Institution: Sri Lanka Inventors Commission

• Location: 5th Floor, "Mehewara Piyesa" Building, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Contract Basis

• Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

• Remuneration & Benefits:

  • All-inclusive monthly salary: Rs. 65,633.00 + Rs. 17,800.00 = Rs. 83,433.00

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and Trust Fund (ETF) contributions of 15% and 3% provided respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, implement, report, and advertise projects and programmes aimed at promoting inventions and innovations in Sri Lanka.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications (External Candidates): A degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management, or Bachelor of Commerce from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

• Internal Candidates: Must meet external qualifications and have completed at least five (5) years of satisfactory service in the Management Assistant - Non-Technical (MA-1) service category II.

• Age Limit: Between 22 and 45 years.

Selection Process

• Selection and interview scoring will be based on relevant additional educational qualifications, relevant additional experience, professional/other qualifications, and performance at the interview.

How to Apply

• Prepare a self-prepared application along with your bio-data and attach copies of all relevant certificates.

• Clearly state the title of the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Applicants from Government Departments, Corporations, and Statutory Institutions must forward their applications through the proper channels.

• Send your application by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 20, 2026.

Commissioner

Sri Lanka Inventors Commission

5th Floor, "Mehewara Piyesa" Building

Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Website: www.slic.gov.lk | Phone: 011-2676645