Job Vacancies: Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Projects
- Organization: Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Sri Lanka.
- Projects: Badulla Chenkaladi Road Improvement Project and Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project (ICDP).
- Employment Type: Contract basis (initially 1 year, extendable based on performance and requirement).
- Closing Date: October 20, 2026.
Available Positions & Salary Scales (MSD Circular No. 02/2026)
- Project Director (01 Vacancy): Category A | LKR 365,000 – 395,000.
- Deputy Project Director (01 Vacancy): Category B | LKR 330,000 – 350,000.
- Senior Engineer (01 Vacancy): Category C | LKR 295,000 – 315,000.
- Engineer I / II / III / Project Engineer (14 Vacancies): Category D | LKR 180,000 – 270,000 depending on level.
- Environmental Officer (01 Vacancy): Category F | LKR 150,000 – 165,000.
- Social Safeguard Officer (01 Vacancy): Category F | LKR 150,000 – 165,000.
- Information Technology Assistant (01 Vacancy): MT 1-2025 | LKR 50,090 (with increments).
- Accounts Assistant (02 Vacancies): MN 2-2025 (LKR 48,470) or MN 4-2025 (LKR 53,060).
- Management Assistant (02 Vacancies): MN 2-2025 | LKR 48,470 (with increments).
- Office Aid (01 Vacancy): PL 1-2025 | LKR 40,000 (with increments).
Key Requirements & Eligibility
- Civil Engineering Posts (Director to Engineer levels): Relevant Bachelor’s degree or professional corporate/associate membership with 0 to 10+ years of managerial/engineering experience based on category.
- Safeguard & Environmental Officers: Degree or NVQ Level 5–7 in the technical field with 2 to 8 years of specialized experience.
- Supportive Staff: G.C.E. O/L and A/L passes, NVQ certifications, or degree depending on post.
- Age Limit: Below 60 years for Government/Semi-Government officers; below 64 years for outsiders.