The National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka (NAQDA) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill the following vacancies.

Interested candidates can apply for the available positions according to the required qualifications and experience before the closing date.

📌 Closing Date: 10 August 2026

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📢 Available Vacancies at NAQDA

1️⃣ Director (Extension)

Salary Code: HM 1-1-2025

2️⃣ Director (Coastal)

Salary Code: HM 1-1-2025

3️⃣ Director (Freshwater)

Salary Code: HM 1-1-2025

4️⃣ Assistant Director (Human Resource Development)

Salary Code: MM 1-3-2025 Grade II

5️⃣ Translator

Salary Code: MA 4-2025 Grade III

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🎓 Qualifications & Experience

👨‍💼 Director Posts (Extension / Coastal / Freshwater)

External Candidates

Applicants should possess:

✅ B.Sc. General Degree in Biological Science
or
✅ B.Sc. Special Degree in Zoology / Aquaculture / Fisheries
or
✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Nutrition / Agriculture / Veterinary Sciences recognized by UGC

And

✅ Postgraduate qualification (MSc / MPhil) relevant to Aquaculture or Fisheries field

And

✅ Minimum 15 years experience at managerial level in:

• Corporations
• Statutory Boards
• Institutes
• Reputed private organizations

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Internal Candidates

Employees should have:

✅ Grade I Manager Category position
✅ Minimum 5 years experience related to:

• Aquaculture work
• Freshwater activities
• Coastal activities
• Extension work at NAQDA

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👩‍💼 Assistant Director (Human Resource Development)

External Candidates

Required qualifications:

🎓 Degree in Management / Human Resources from a recognized university

Experience:

✅ Minimum 1 year administrative experience in managerial capacity in:

• Government departments
• Statutory bodies
• Reputed mercantile establishments

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Internal Candidates

✅ Minimum 5 years experience in Junior Manager (JM) Category at NAQDA

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🌐 Translator Vacancy

Translator – MA 4-2025 Grade III

Required qualifications:

✅ Distinction pass for Tamil and English languages at G.C.E. O/L examination

And

✅ Degree from a recognized university

And

✅ One year experience in English–Tamil language translation

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💰 Salary Details

Position	Salary Scale
Director Posts	Rs. 140,640 – 15 × 4,100 – Rs. 202,140
Assistant Director	Rs. 96,650 – 10 × 2,480 – 15 × 3,450 – Rs. 173,200
Translator	Rs. 64,320 – 10 × 1,360 – 15 × 1,670 – 5 × 2,040 – Rs. 113,170

📌 Salary will be adjusted according to the 2026 salary scale as per government regulations.

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🎁 Benefits Provided

Employees will receive:

🏥 Medical benefits
💰 Approved government allowances
📋 Other benefits according to statutory institution regulations

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✅ General Conditions

Applicants must:

✔ Be a citizen of Sri Lanka
✔ Be physically and mentally fit to perform duties
✔ Possess excellent moral character

Government employees should submit applications through their respective heads of institutions.

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📮 How to Apply for NAQDA Jobs 2026

Duly completed applications according to the NAQDA application format, together with copies of relevant certificates, should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka
No. 41/1, New Parliament Road,
Pelawatta, Battaramulla.

📌 The applied post should be mentioned on the top left corner of the envelope.

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📅 Closing Date

⏰ Applications must be submitted on or before 10 August 2026.

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