RIDEP Government Job Vacancies 2026

Ministry of Public Administration – Sri Lanka

Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Emerging Region (RIDEP) invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several vacancies. This project is implemented under the Ministry of Public Administration with financial assistance from JICA to develop rural roads, irrigation systems, and water supply facilities.

📌 Available Vacancies

• Engineer cum Compliance Officer – 01 Post (Badulla)
• Project Accountant – 01 Post (Badulla)
• Technical Officer (Roads) – 04 Posts (Jaffna, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Badulla)
• Technical Officer (Irrigation) – 04 Posts (Jaffna, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Badulla)
• Accounts Assistant – 01 Post (Badulla)
• Driver – 06 Posts (Colombo, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Badulla)
• Office Assistant – 01 Post (Jaffna)

💰 Salary Information

• Engineer / Accountant: Rs. 240,000 – 260,000
• Technical Officers: Rs. 120,000 – 135,000
• Other positions: As per government salary circular (MSD 01/2026)
• Additional allowances + COLA applicable

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Engineer cum Compliance Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional membership required
• Minimum 07 years experience

Project Accountant

• Professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 07 years experience

Technical Officers

• Degree OR NVQ Level 5–7 qualification
• Experience: 2 – 12 years depending on qualification level

Accounts Assistant

• G.C.E O/L + A/L
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Computer knowledge required

Driver

• Valid driving license
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Good mechanical knowledge

Office Assistant

• G.C.E O/L qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience

📍 Job Locations

Badulla, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Colombo

📌 General Conditions

• Contract basis (1 year, extendable)
• EPF 12% (Employer), 8% (Employee)
• ETF 3%
• Selection via interview

📅 Closing Date

24 April 2026 (Before 3.00 PM)

📝 How to Apply

1. Download the application form
2. Fill the form correctly
3. Prepare CV
4. Attach copies of certificates
5. Send via registered post
6. Mention post on envelope (top left corner)
7. Government employees must apply through institution head

📮 Send Applications To

Secretary,
Ministry of Public Administration,
Provincial Councils & Local Government,
No. 330, Union Place,
Colombo 02