🐄 Veterinary Research Officer & Research Officer Competitive Examination 2026
📢 Applications are invited from eligible officers in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service for the Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Veterinary Research Officer and Research Officer – 2026.
According to the Gazette notification, there are 12 vacancies for Veterinary Research Officers and 03 vacancies for Research Officers.
📌 Available Posts
🔹 Veterinary Research Officer – 12 Vacancies
🔹 Research Officer – 03 Vacancies
🎓 Qualifications – Veterinary Research Officer
Applicants for the post of Veterinary Research Officer should:
✅ Have completed a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years of permanent service as a Veterinary Surgeon in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service.
✅ Possess a four-year degree in the relevant field of Veterinary Science with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) pass.
Additional Requirements
🔹 Should not have been subjected to disciplinary punishment under Public Service Commission Circular No. 01/2020.
🔹 Should have earned salary increments in the preceding years.
📌 Special provision: On this occasion only, Veterinary Surgeons in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service who were appointed in 2016 will be eligible to apply for the Veterinary Research Officer post.
🎓 Qualifications – Research Officer
Applicants for the Research Officer post should:
✅ Have completed a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years of satisfactory permanent service as a Veterinary Surgeon or Livestock Officer in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service.
✅ Possess a four-year degree in the relevant field of:
- Veterinary Science
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture Science
The degree should carry a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) pass.
Additional Requirements
🔹 Should not have been subjected to disciplinary punishment under Public Service Commission Circular No. 01/2020.
🔹 Should have earned salary increments in the preceding years.
📌 Special provision: On this occasion only, Veterinary Surgeons and Livestock Officers appointed in 2016 will be eligible to apply for the Research Officer post.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants should complete the specimen application form attached to the Gazette notification.
📮 The completed application must be sent by registered post to:
Director General of Animal Production and Health
Department of Animal Production and Health
P.O. Box 13
Peradeniya
📅 Closing Date: 26 October 2026
⚠️ The application must be prepared using both sides of an A4-size paper according to the instructions in the Gazette. Applications that do not comply with the specimen application form or are incomplete will be rejected.
📌 Applicants should clearly write:
“Competitive Examination for recruitment to the post of Veterinary Research Officer and Research Officer in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service – 2026.”
on the top-left corner of the envelope.
💰 Examination Fee
The examination fee is:
💵 Rs. 1,000/-
Payment can be made to the Shroff at the Head Office of the Department of Animal Production and Health or at any branch of People’s Bank islandwide, to the specified account.
🏦 Bank Details
Account Holder: Director General of Animal Production and Health
Bank: People’s Bank – Peradeniya Branch
Account Number: 057-100179027275
Applicants must securely attach the payment receipt or a clear copy of the receipt to the designated section of the application form.
⚠️ The examination fee will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.
🪪 Examination Admission & Identification
Candidates must produce one of the following documents to establish their identity at the examination:
🪪 National Identity Card issued by the Department for Registration of Persons
🛂 Valid Passport
🚗 Valid Driving Licence
Candidates are also required to follow the rules and regulations issued by the Director General of Animal Production and Health regarding the examination and release of results.
🏫 Examination Details
📍 Examination Centre: Kandy
🗣️ Mediums: Sinhala, Tamil and English
The written competitive examination will be conducted by the Director General of Animal Production and Health.
📚 Question Papers
| Question Paper | Duration | Total Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧪 Question Paper to Test Knowledge Related to the Field of Research | 2 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| 🧠 Aptitude Test | 1 Hour | 100 | 50 |
The appointing authority has the discretion to reduce the minimum pass marks if the number of officers obtaining the minimum pass marks is less than the number of available vacancies.
📖 Examination Syllabus
🧪 Paper 01 – Research Knowledge
The examination covers areas including:
🔹 Science and research environment of Sri Lanka
🔹 Sri Lanka’s National Research Policy
🔹 Agricultural Research Policy
🔹 Allocation of funds for research activities
🔹 National research institutions and research priorities
🔹 Research nomenclature and types of research
🔹 Basic and applied research
🔹 Identification and analysis of research needs
🔹 Research design and sampling techniques
🔹 Sample size and testing methods
🔹 Site selection and experiments
🔹 Logical framework and related concepts
🔹 Literature reviews and research publications
🔹 Information retrieval and library networks
🔹 Research statistics and data analysis
🔹 Statistical calculations and software
🔹 Documentation and publication of research findings
🔹 Research publication formats and presentation methods
🔬 Research & Development
The syllabus also includes:
📌 Research-extension gaps
📌 Research-extension linkages
📌 Dissemination of research findings
📌 Post-research relationships
📌 Research ethics
📌 Obtaining information from other sources
📌 Use of unpublished data for research purposes
🧠 Paper 02 – Aptitude Test
The Aptitude Test consists of 50 questions in multiple-choice and short-answer formats.
It is designed to test:
🧩 Logical thinking
📊 Analytical ability
💡 Decision-making capacity
All questions must be answered.
🏆 Selection & Recruitment
Recruitment will be based on the merit achieved at the written competitive examination.
Depending on the examination results and existing vacancies, officers obtaining the highest marks will be appointed by the Public Service Commission in order of merit.
⚠️ Once an appointment is made as a Veterinary Research Officer or Research Officer based on the results of this written examination, there will be no opportunity for re-appointment to the posts of Veterinary Surgeon/Livestock Officer.
📅 Important Dates & Details
📌 Gazette Date: 25 September 2026
📌 Application Closing Date: 26 October 2026
📌 Veterinary Research Officer Vacancies: 12
📌 Research Officer Vacancies: 03
📌 Examination Centre: Kandy
📌 Examination Mediums: Sinhala / Tamil / English
📌 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
📄 Download the Official Gazette & Application
📥 Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official Gazette notification and specimen application carefully before applying.
The official PDF contains the full recruitment qualifications, application form, examination details, syllabus and instructions.
👉 Download / View the Official Gazette PDF from the source provided with this post.
🔔 Share this opportunity with eligible officers in the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service.
⚠️ Important Notice
This article is prepared from the Sri Lanka Gazette notification dated 25 September 2026. Applicants should carefully follow the official Gazette and specimen application form when submitting their applications.
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Source – Gazette (2026.09.25)
