National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency NARA Job Vacancies 2026 Sri Lanka

The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), under the Ministry of Fisheries, has announced new government job vacancies for 2026. This institute handles marine and aquatic resource research in Sri Lanka.

Available Positions

01 Principal Scientist (Oceanography) 
02 Principal Scientist (Post-Harvest Technology) 
03 Principal Scientist (Fish Processing) 
04 Senior Scientist (Inland Aquatic Resources and
Aquaculture Division)
05 Senior Scientist (Oceanography Division) 
06 Senior Scientist (Post-Harvest Technology Division) 
07 Internal Auditor 
08 Assistant Director (Administration) 
09 Data Analyst 
10 Scientist (Inland Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture
Division)
11 Scientist (Socioeconomic and Marketing Division) 
12 Scientist (Marine Biological Resources Division) 
13 Scientist (Fishing Technology Division) 
14 Scientist (Environmental Studies Division) 
15 Assistant Information Technology Officer 
16 Internal Audit Officer 
17 Assistant Project Monitoring Officer 
18 Technical Officer (Civil) 
19 Diving Officer 
20 Landscaping Officer 
21 Technical Assistant (Electrical) 
22 Research Assistant 
23 Field Research Assistant 
24 Engine Room Artificer 
25 Diver 
26 Management Assistant (Non-technical) 
27 Electrician 
28 Boat Operator 
29 Motor Mechanic 
30 Laboratory Assistant 

Salary Scale

• HM 1-3 : Rs. 152,500 – 214,000
• AR-2 : Rs. 133,220 – 169,220
• AR-1 : Rs. 91,650 – 168,200
• MM 1-2 : Rs. 94,170 – 170,720
• JM 1-2 : Rs. 74,010 – 124,330
• MA / PL : Rs. 42,000 – 90,000+

EPF and ETF benefits are provided according to government regulations.

Requirements

• Sri Lankan citizens only
• Age limits depend on position
• NVQ / Diploma / Degree qualifications required
• Experience required for some posts

How To Apply

Apply online and send printed application with certificates to:

Mention the applied post on the envelope.

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