Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service Research Officer Vacancies 2026 – 15 Posts
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was October 26, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
Applications are invited from eligible officers of the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service for the Competitive Examination for appointment to the posts of Veterinary Research Officer and Research Officer – 2026.
A total of 15 vacancies are available.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
🐄 Service: Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service
🔬 Posts: Veterinary Research Officer / Research Officer
👥 Total Vacancies: 15
📋 Recruitment: Competitive Examination
⚠️ Eligibility: Relevant Officers of the Service
💵 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
📍 Examination Centre: Kandy
🗣️ Medium: Sinhala / Tamil / English
⏰ Closing Date: 26 October 2026
Sinhala Gazette
💼 Available Vacancies
- Veterinary Research Officer – 12 Vacancies
- Research Officer – 03 Vacancies
🎓 Veterinary Research Officer – Eligibility
Applicants should be serving as Veterinary Officers in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service.
The official notice requires the specified period of permanent service together with a four-year degree in the relevant Veterinary Science field with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division).
Applicants should also satisfy the disciplinary and salary-increment requirements stated in the Gazette.
🔬 Research Officer – Eligibility
Applicants should be serving as Veterinary Officers or Animal Husbandry Officers in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service.
The required permanent service period and a four-year degree in the relevant Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry Science or Agricultural Science field with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) are required as specified in the official notice.
Applicants should also satisfy the disciplinary and salary-increment requirements.
📝 Selection Method
Appointments will be made according to merit obtained at the written competitive examination, subject to the number of available vacancies.
The examination consists of:
- Knowledge related to the Research Field – 2 Hours / 100 Marks
- Aptitude Test – 1 Hour / 100 Marks
The standard pass mark stated for each paper is 50 marks, subject to the provisions contained in the official notice.
📍 Examination
The written competitive examination will be conducted in Kandy.
Candidates may sit the examination in:
- Sinhala
- Tamil
- English
💵 Examination Fee
Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000
Payment should be made according to the instructions given in the official Gazette notice, and the relevant receipt or a clear copy should be securely attached to the application.
The examination fee will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.
📮 How to Apply
Applicants should prepare the application according to the specimen application included in the official Gazette notice.
The completed application should be sent by Registered Post to:
Director General
Department of Animal Production and Health
P.O. Box 13
Peradeniya
The name of the competitive examination should be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
⚠️ Important
This recruitment is intended for eligible officers of the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service and should not be treated as a general public open recruitment.
Applicants should carefully check the service period, degree classification and other eligibility requirements applicable to the post they intend to apply for.
⏰ Closing Date
26 October 2026
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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