NDDCB Director Finance Vacancy 2026 – National Dangerous Drugs Control Board
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was October 23, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has invited applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Director – Finance under the Senior Manager (HM 1-1) service category.
The recruitment notice was published in the Sri Lanka Government Gazette dated 02 October 2026.
Applications must be received on or before 23 October 2026.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB)
💼 Position: Director – Finance
👤 Vacancies: 01
📋 Service Category: Senior Manager (HM 1-1)
🎂 Age Limit: 35–55 Years (Upper age limit does not apply to internal applicants)
💰 Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 140,640 – 202,140
📄 Salary Code: HM 1-1 (Management Services Circular 01/2025)
🏢 Appointment: Permanent, with EPF and ETF benefits
📝 Selection: Structured Interview
📮 Application: Online submission followed by Registered Post
💵 Application Fee: Rs. 500 (External applicants only)
📅 Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Sinhala Gazette Notice
🎓 Qualifications – External Applicants
Applicants must satisfy one of the qualification pathways specified in the official Gazette.
Pathway 1
- A degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission, or membership of a recognized professional accounting body specified in the notice, including CA Sri Lanka, CIMA or ACCA.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- At least 13 years of relevant management-level experience after obtaining the first degree qualification, in a government institution, statutory body, board, department or recognized private organization.
Pathway 2
- Full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
- At least 13 years of relevant management-level experience in the specified organizations.
Applicants should consult the original Gazette for the exact wording and conditions of each pathway.
🏢 Qualifications – Internal Applicants
Internal applicants must either:
- Meet the external applicant qualifications; or
- Have completed at least three years of satisfactory service in Grade I of the relevant MM 1-1 category at the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, together with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
🎂 Age Requirements
External applicants must be between 35 and 55 years.
The maximum age limit does not apply to internal applicants.
💰 Salary and Benefits
Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 140,640 – 202,140 (HM 1-1).
Additional government-approved allowances and benefits apply.
The notice also specifies official vehicle entitlement, fuel allowance, communication allowance and professional allowance, subject to the relevant circulars.
The appointment is permanent, with EPF and ETF entitlements.
📝 Selection Procedure
Recruitment will be based on the results of a structured interview, as determined by the appointing authority.
All applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens, possess good character and be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties, including service in any part of Sri Lanka.
📮 How to Apply
Step 1 – Online Application
Visit the official NDDCB website:
Complete and submit the application according to the instructions in the Careers section.
Download the submitted application form.
Step 2 – Application Fee
External applicants must pay a non-refundable Rs. 500 application fee to the bank account specified in the Gazette.
Retain a copy of the bank deposit slip and attach the original deposit slip to the printed application.
Step 3 – Registered Post
Send the printed application together with the original payment receipt (where applicable) and copies of relevant certificates by Registered Post to:
Chairman
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board
383, Kotte Road
Rajagiriya
Clearly write the position applied for on the upper-left corner of the envelope.
Applications must be completed in English only.
Applicants employed in government corporations or statutory boards must forward their applications through their respective institutional heads.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Both online submission and postal submission are required.
- External applicants must include the original payment deposit slip.
- Applications must use the downloaded application form.
- Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
- All required qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
📅 Application Closing Date
23 October 2026
Official Source: Sri Lanka Government Gazette, 02 October 2026, Part I Section (IIA), Pages 14–16.
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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