Non of this vacancy at Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Job Description

Ministry of Plantation Industries

VACANCIES

Coconut Research Institute

Applications are invited from citizens of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for the following posts of the Coconut Research Institute.

2. Senior Research Officer (Soils & Plant Nutrition Division)

 External :

 a) A four-year special degree with a first class or second class upper in Science or Agriculture from a recognized University with appropriate subject combinations. 

OR

 b) A four-year special degree with a second class lower in Science or Agriculture from a recognized University with appropriate subject combinations and a minimum of one year postgraduate degree in the relevant field. 

OR

c) A degree in Science or Agriculture with appropriate subject combinations and a two- year postgraduate research degree in the relevant field. 

AND

A PhD degree in the relevant field with a minimum of eight years research experience after obtaining the degree 

Note : Research publications relevant to the respective discipline will be an added qualification. 

Internal : A PhD with a minimum of eight (8) years satisfactory service as a Research Officer in AR 1 category 

OR

A M.Phil./M.Sc. (Two-year research degree) with ten (10) years satisfactory service as a Research Officer in the AR 1 category

Note : Research publications relevant to the respective discipline will be an added qualification.

• Age : Should be not less than 30 years and not more than 45 years on the closing date of application.

The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. 

• Salary Category : AR 2 

• Salary Scale : Rs. 76,200/-10x2,000/-96,200/- 

• Starting Salary Point : Rs. 76,200.00 - (As per Circular No - 2/2016(1)) 

Other Benefits:

1. Following monthly allowances are paid in addition to the basic salary.

 i. Cost of Living allowance - Rs. 7,800/-

ii. Professional allowance

iii. Communication allowance

iv. Tea allowance General:

1. Applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

2. Applicant 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

3. Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund. The candidates will be required to contribute 10% and the Board will contribute 15% to PF and 3% to 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, education certificates, 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 Board, Lunuwila, 61150, on or before 12.07.2022.

 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.

CANVASSING WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.

This advertisement is published in the CRI Web site (www.cri.gov.lk)

Chairman Coconut Research Board

Lunuwila