External:
Qualifications: (a or b below)
(a) A four (04) year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology in the relevant field with appropriate subject combinations from a University recognized. by the UGC.
AND
A postgraduate degree qualification (Master's) or corporate membership of a recognized professional institution in the relevam field.
AND
Minimum of eight (08) years research and development experience in a government corporation, Board, Statutory institution or a repsned private institution, after obtaining the first degree.
OR
(b) A special degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology or relevant field to the post with appropriate subject combination from a University recognized by the UCC
AND
A Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) in the relevant field.
AND
Minimum of five (05) years research experience in a government corporation, Board, Statutory institution or a reputed private institution, after obtaining the first
degree.
Internal:
Qualifications: (a or b below)
(a) A special/general degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology in the relevant field. with appropriate subject combinations irum a University recognized by the UGC
AND
A postgraduate degree qualification (Master's) or corporate membership of recognized professional institution in the relevant field,
AND
Completion of minimum um eight (08) years satisfactory service of a post in the category of Academic/ Research (AR 1), in the subject area relevant to the post.
OR
(b) A special/general degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology in the relevant field with appropriate subject combinations from a University recognized by the UCC.
AND
A-Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) in the relevant field.
AND
Completion of minimum five (05) years satisfactory service of a post in the category of Academic/ Research (All- 1), in the subject area relevant to the post.
Note: Research Publications relevant to the respective discipline will be an added. qualification. Selected candidates are compulsorily transierted to the respective District Office as per the Institutional requirement.
General Conditions:
Salary Scale : AR 1 (Rs.133,220-10 x 3,600-169,220/-)
Basic Salary Step: Rs.116,763 (As per Schedule ii of Management Services Circular No.01/2025)
Age Limit : Age should not be less than 30 years and not more than 55 years. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates
Other Benefits

Cost of Living Allowance
Entitlement to 12% EPF and 5% ETF contributions by the Institute
Annual Bonus as per the Government Circulars.
Monthly Performance Incentive
Medical and Life Insurance
Telephone Allowance
Other Benefits Approved by the Government

Applications from employees of Government Departments, State Corporations, and Statutory Bodies should be forwarded through their respective Heads of Institutions. Applications, together with a complete bio-data and copies of relevant self certified certificates, should be sent under registered cover to reach the undersigned ou or before 22nd April 2026. Please mark the post applied for on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
Director General
National Building Research Institute,
99/1, Jawatta Road, Colombo 05.

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