Applications are open for the Disaster Rebuild and Rural Road Project under Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development. The official notice lists 208 vacancies across project management, engineering, quantity surveying, administration, accounts, driving and office-support roles.
Government and semi-government officers as well as other Sri Lankan citizens may apply, subject to the qualifications and conditions stated in the official notice. Applications must reach the ministry on or before 31 August 2026.
Vacancy details at a glance
Available positions and vacancy totals
The notice distributes posts between the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) covering different provinces and an ADB unit. The totals below combine those unit-level entries.
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Director | 1 |
| Deputy Project Director | 6 |
| Chief Engineer | 17 |
| Procurement Specialist | 1 |
| Contract Administrator | 1 |
| Senior Planning Engineer | 1 |
| Engineer | 40 |
| Planning Engineer | 2 |
| Accountant | 2 |
| Project Internal Auditor | 1 |
| Human Resource Administrator | 1 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 4 |
| Assistant Quantity Surveyor | 41 |
| Geographic Information System Officer | 2 |
| Draughtsman | 2 |
| IT Officer | 1 |
| Project Secretary | 1 |
| Accounts Officer | 6 |
| Social Safeguard Officer | 1 |
| Environmental Officer | 1 |
| Management Assistant | 44 |
| Driver | 25 |
| Office Aide | 7 |
| Total | 208 |
Qualifications for supporting-staff vacancies
These are the three roles shown in the circulating Facebook post. Applicants should still read the official notice before deciding whether they qualify.
| Post | Minimum qualification stated in the notice |
|---|---|
| Management Assistant 44 vacancies |
G.C.E. O/L in one sitting with passes in six subjects and four credit passes, including language and Mathematics; plus a pass at G.C.E. A/L in one sitting. |
| Driver 25 vacancies |
G.C.E. O/L with passes in six subjects and two credit passes, including language and one other subject, within no more than two sittings; an eligible driving licence stated as C and C1, or category B under the new licence; and three years of experience. |
| Office Aide 7 vacancies |
G.C.E. O/L with passes in six subjects and two credit passes, within no more than two sittings. |
Qualifications for professional and technical posts
The requirements differ by salary category and role. Depending on the post, the notice specifies combinations of a relevant degree, postgraduate qualification, professional membership, NVQ Level 5–7 qualification, government-service class and relevant experience.
- Category A: Project Director.
- Category B: Deputy Project Director posts.
- Category C: Chief Engineer, Senior Planning Engineer, Procurement Specialist and Contract Administrator.
- Category D: Engineer, Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and Human Resource Administrator.
- Category D1: Accountant and Project Internal Auditor.
- Category F: Assistant Quantity Surveyor and several officer-level posts, including GIS, IT, accounts, safeguards and environmental roles.
Do not rely on a shortened social-media summary for these posts. Compare your exact degree, professional membership and years of experience with the relevant section of the official notice.
Age limit, salary and employment conditions
- Government and semi-government officers: below 60 years.
- Other applicants: below 64 years.
- Salary and allowances: paid according to Management Services Circular No. 02/2026. Exact rupee amounts are not stated in the vacancy notice.
- Contract: full-time and initially for one year. An extension may be considered based on service requirements and performance.
- Selection: structured interview and the other applicable circular conditions.
- Work location: selected candidates must be willing to work in the relevant project area and/or elsewhere in the country.
How to apply
- Download and read the complete official vacancy notice.
- Select the exact post and PMU or PIU unit for which you are applying.
- Use Annexure 1 in the notice for Category A–F posts or Annexure 2 for supporting-staff posts.
- Complete the application and attach copies of the relevant qualification and experience documents. Degree-level applicants should follow the notice’s instruction concerning the basic-degree transcript.
- If applying for more than one post, prepare a separate application for each post.
- Write the name of the post and the project on the top-left corner of the envelope.
- Send it by registered post to the address below, or hand it to the Ministry Administration Division, so it is submitted on or before 31 August 2026.
Postal address stated in the notice
Secretary, Ministry of Highways
“Maganeguma Mahamedura”
No. 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Koswatta, Battaramulla
Sri Lanka
Application checklist
- Correct Annexure 1 or Annexure 2 application form.
- Copies of certificates supporting the qualifications claimed.
- Relevant experience records and other information requested by the notice.
- Basic-degree transcript where applicable.
- Driving-licence and experience evidence for Driver applications.
- Correct post and project name written on the envelope.
- A separate application and envelope for every additional post.
Read the official notice and application forms
The 26-page official PDF includes detailed qualifications, conditions and both application formats.
View official notice and forms Check the RDA vacancy pageFrequently asked questions
How many vacancies are available?
There are 208 vacancies when the figures in the official table are added together. The commonly shared number of 76 covers only Management Assistant, Driver and Office Aide posts.
Can applicants outside the government service apply?
Yes. The notice invites Sri Lankan citizens, including government officers, semi-government officers and other applicants, subject to the relevant qualifications and age limit.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. The notice states that the appointments are full-time and contractual, initially for one year. Extension may be considered according to service requirements and performance.
What is the salary?
The vacancy notice does not state exact rupee amounts. It says salary and allowances will be based on Management Services Circular No. 02/2026.
Can I apply for several positions?
Yes, but the notice requires a separate application for each post.
Is there an online application?
No online application route is stated. The notice instructs applicants to submit by registered post or hand the application to the Ministry Administration Division.
Official sources
Disclaimer: BrightNook summarises the published notice for reader convenience and does not recruit or accept applications. The issuing ministry controls eligibility, deadlines, appointments and selection. Always check the official PDF before applying.
