🚢 Sri Lanka Ports Authority Vacancies 2026 – Apply for Deputy Chief Security Manager, Marine Pilot & Assistant Law Officer

📢 The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has announced several exciting career opportunities for qualified professionals. Applications are invited for the posts of Deputy Chief Security Manager, Marine Pilot, and Assistant Law Officer. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

📌 Available Vacancies

🛡️ Deputy Chief Security Manager (Senior Level Management 2)

🎓 Eligibility

• Degree from a recognized university.

💼 Experience

Applicants should have at least 5 years of active service as one of the following:

• Colonel of the Sri Lanka Army
• Captain of the Sri Lanka Navy
• Group Captain of the Sri Lanka Air Force
• Senior Superintendent of Police

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Salary Category: 3:2 (SLM 2)
• Basic Salary: Rs. 120,045/-
• Annual Increment: Rs. 2,155/-
• Approximate Gross Salary: Rs. 216,500/- per month

🎁 Additional Benefits:

• Authority-maintained vehicle with fuel
• Medical facilities
• Telephone/Cellular allowances
• Other fringe benefits

⚓ Marine Pilot (Senior Level Management 3)

🎓 Eligibility

Applicants must possess a valid Certificate of Competency as Master (Unlimited) issued or recognized by:

• Director General of Merchant Shipping, Sri Lanka
• Maritime Administration of India
• Maritime Administration of Australia

💼 Experience

• Minimum 1 year sea-going experience as Master of a foreign merchant ship.

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Salary Category: 3:3 (SLM 3)
• Basic Salary: Rs. 109,215/-
• Annual Increment: Rs. 1,945/-
• Approximate Gross Salary: Rs. 204,500/- per month

⚖️ Assistant Law Officer (Middle Level Management 2)

🎓 Eligibility

• Degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Must be an Attorney-at-Law.

💼 Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as a lawyer in a public or reputed private sector organization.

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Salary Category: 4:2 (MLM 2)
• Basic Salary: Rs. 82,505/-
• Annual Increment: Rs. 1,585/-
• Approximate Gross Salary: Rs. 175,000/- per month

📋 Additional Requirement

• Must possess a valid license to practice as a Notary Public in:
  • English
  • Sinhala
  • Tamil

🎯 Age Limit

👤 Applicants should be below 45 years of age.

✅ This age limit does not apply to applicants currently serving in:

• Government Departments
• State Corporations

📅 Closing Date

⏳ 30 June 2026

Applications must reach the Sri Lanka Ports Authority on or before the closing date.

📝 How to Apply

📨 Send your application together with photocopies of:

• Educational certificates
• Professional qualifications
• Experience certificates
• Proof of age

📍 Application Address

Chief Manager (Human Resource & Administration)
Human Resource Division
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Kochchikade
Colombo 13
Sri Lanka

📌 Mention the relevant post on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Applications without copies of relevant certificates will be rejected.
• Government and State Corporation employees should apply through the Heads of their respective institutions.
• Selected candidates may be required to serve in any division or location assigned by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

🌐 Official Website

For further information, visit the official Sri Lanka Ports Authority website:

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)

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