Data Protection Authority Sri Lanka Job Vacancies 2026 – Full Details (All Posts)

The Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA) has announced multiple government job vacancies for 2026 under the Ministry of Digital Economy. These positions are created under the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022 to regulate and safeguard personal data in Sri Lanka.

📌 Complete Vacancy List

1. Senior Director – Regulatory Strategy
   Lead development of data protection frameworks, policies, and cross-border regulations.
2. Senior Director – Market Supervision & Capacity Building
   Oversee compliance monitoring, breach management, and stakeholder engagement.
3. Assistant Director – Capacity Building
   Design training programs and awareness campaigns.
4. Assistant Director – Regulatory Strategy
   Assist drafting laws, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
5. Assistant Director – Market Supervision
   Handle compliance monitoring and supervision policies.
6. Assistant Director – HR & Administration
   Manage recruitment, HR operations, and admin tasks.
7. Assistant Director – Finance
   Handle budgeting, reporting, and financial compliance.
8. Assistant Director – Dispute Resolution
   Investigate complaints and support enforcement decisions.
9. Assistant Director – Legal & Enforcement
   Draft legal documents and manage litigation processes.
10. Associate Officer (Technical) – Capacity Building
    Support training and digital outreach programs.
11. Associate Officer (Technical) – Dispute Resolution
    Assist investigations and complaint handling.
12. Associate Officer (Technical) – Regulatory Strategy
    Support development of policies and standards.
13. Associate Officer (Technical) – Market Supervision
    Conduct compliance monitoring and assessments.
14. Associate Officer (Technical) – IT
    Manage IT systems, security, and infrastructure.
15. Associate Officer (Technical) – Legal & Enforcement
    Support legal drafting and data protection standards.
16. Management Assistant
    Provide administrative and operational support.
17. Office Assistant
    Handle clerical work, office support, and logistics.

📋 Job Details

• Organization: Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka
• Job Type: Contract (3 Years)
• Location: Colombo (BMICH)
• Closing Date: 18 May 2026
• Benefits: EPF, ETF, Attractive Salary

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• Sri Lankan citizen
• Physically and mentally fit
• Good character
• Strong English knowledge
• Relevant qualifications (O/L, A/L, Degree depending on role)
• Digital economy knowledge is an advantage

📨 Application Process

1. Prepare CV with referee details
2. Email to hr@dpa.gov.lk
3. Mention job title in subject line
4. Do not attach certificates initially
5. Apply before 18 May 2026

📢 Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Late applications will be rejected
• Public sector officers can apply via secondment
• Strict confidentiality maintained

❓ FAQ Section

1. What is DPA?
Government authority for data protection.

2. Closing date?
18 May 2026

3. Apply method?
Email CV

4. Government job?
Yes

5. Contract?
3 years

6. Salary?
Attractive

7. Location?
Colombo

8. Freshers?
Some roles

9. IT jobs?
Yes

10. Legal jobs?
Yes

11. Admin jobs?
Yes

12. HR jobs?
Yes

13. Finance jobs?
Yes

14. Experience needed?
Depends

15. English required?
Yes

16. Age limit?
Not strict for gov staff

17. Exam required?
Some posts

18. Benefits?
EPF/ETF

19. Official site?
dpa.gov.lk

20. Email?
hr@dpa.gov.lk

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