Road Development Authority (RDA) Vacancies 2026 – Engineers, Director, Surveyor & Technical Posts
The Road Development Authority (RDA) under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development invites applications from qualified and eligible candidates to fill several vacancies island-wide.
If you are looking for a government engineering or technical job in Sri Lanka, this is a valuable opportunity to apply for positions in a leading state institution.
🏢 Hiring Organization
Road Development Authority (RDA)
Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
📌 Available Vacancies
Executive Level Posts
- Director (Administration & Facility Management) – HM 1-3
- Engineer (Mechanical) – MM 1-3
- Engineer (Electrical) – MM 1-3
- Engineer (Electronic) – MM 1-3
- Engineer (Electronic & Telecommunication) – MM 1-3
- Surveyor – MM 1-3
Technical & Skilled Level Posts
- Mechanical Superintendent – MA 2-2
- Electrical Superintendent – MA 2-2
- Auto Electrician – PL 3
- Auto Electronic Technician – PL 3
- Drilling Machine Operator – PL 3
- Mechanic – PL 3
- Motor Launch Driver – PL 2
- Mason – PL 2
- Boatman – PL 2
🎓 Key Qualifications (Summary)
🔹 Director (Administration & Facility Management)
- Bachelor’s Degree (HRM / Business / Public Administration or relevant field) recognized by UGC
- Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Minimum 14 years managerial experience (External Candidates)
- Age: 35 – 55 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 152,500 – 214,000
🔹 Engineers (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / Electronic & Telecommunication)
- B.Sc. Engineering Degree (UGC recognized)
- Minimum 1 year post-qualifying experience
- Associate Membership of IESL
- Registration with Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)
- Age: 22 – 45 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 96,650 – 173,200
🔹 Surveyor
- B.Sc. Degree in Surveying Sciences (UGC recognized)
- Associate Membership of recognized Chartered Institution
- Valid license from Land Survey Council
- 1 year experience
- Age: 22 – 45 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 96,650 – 173,200
🔹 Superintendents (Mechanical / Electrical)
- NVQ Level 5 certificate (TVEC approved)
- Age: 18 – 45 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 50,540 – 90,270
🔹 Technical & Skilled Posts (Auto Electrician, Mechanic, Operator, etc.)
- NVQ Level 4 (or relevant vocational qualification)
- Internal candidates may apply with required experience
- Age: 18 – 45 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 43,280 – 67,040
🔹 PL 2 Category (Motor Launch Driver / Mason / Boatman)
- NVQ Level 2 qualification
- Age: 18 – 45 years
- Salary Scale: Rs. 42,300 – 66,060
📅 Important Notes
- Upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.
- Internal applicants must be confirmed in service.
- All qualifications must be recognized by relevant authorities (UGC / TVEC / Professional Bodies).
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Source – Silumina (2026.02.15) | Sunday Observer (2026.02.15)
📍 Contact Details
📌 Address
🏢 Road Development Authority
“Maganeguma Mahamedura”
No: 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Koswatta, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
📧 Email
✉️ [email protected]
📞 Telephone
☎️ 011-2046200

