Applications are invited from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for vacancies at the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply.

The recruitment notice lists 129 vacancies across management, accounts, technical, administrative and support positions. Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully and confirm the qualifications, age limits, salary scales and application instructions for their selected post.

1. NHDA Job Vacancies 2026 – Summary

2. Available Posts and Number of Vacancies

The following positions and vacancy numbers are listed in the recruitment advertisement.

3. Salary Scales

The advertisement lists the following monthly salary scales. These are salary-scale figures and should not be interpreted as guaranteed take-home pay. Allowances, deductions and applicable salary circular provisions may affect the amount received.

Note: The above scales are transcribed from the supplied advertisement. Check the official PDF for the complete salary conditions and applicable salary circular.

4. Educational Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications differ according to the position. Applicants must meet the relevant academic, professional and experience requirements stated in the official advertisement.

4.1 Deputy General Manager (Finance)

• A recognised degree in Accountancy, Commerce or Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance or Accountancy; or
• A recognised postgraduate degree in a relevant field, together with the professional qualifications specified in the notice; or
• Fellow Membership of a recognised chartered professional institution related to the field of study.
• At least 16 years of relevant management-level experience in a government institution, state corporation, board, statutory body or recognised private-sector institution.

4.2 Deputy General Manager (Planning, Research & Development)

• A recognised degree in a relevant field such as Planning, Research and Development, Management, Commerce, Public Administration, Business Administration or Statistics; or an accepted postgraduate or professional qualification described in the notice.
• At least 16 years of relevant management-level experience.

4.3 Assistant General Manager (Engineering Services & Construction)

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying; or an accepted postgraduate qualification or recognised chartered professional membership in the relevant field.
• At least 13 years of relevant management-level experience.

4.4 Assistant General Manager (Information Technology)

The notice specifies a relevant degree or accepted postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or a related field, together with the required management-level experience. Read the complete English or Sinhala notice for the precise accepted qualifications.

4.5 Manager (Human Resource Management)

• A recognised degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce or Management; or another qualification accepted under the notice.
• At least one year of relevant experience in the specified field, subject to the exact qualification route.

4.6 Manager (Administration)

• A recognised degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce or Management, or an accepted alternative qualification.
• At least one year of relevant experience, as required by the notice.

4.7 Manager (Investigations)

A relevant recognised degree or an accepted postgraduate/professional qualification and the required experience in the relevant field are specified. Applicants should consult the full notice for the exact qualification route.

4.8 Manager (Supplies)

A recognised degree in Commerce or Management, or an accepted postgraduate or professional qualification, is specified together with relevant experience. A recognised chartered professional qualification related to the field may be considered under the additional qualification provisions in the notice.

4.9 Accounts Officer

The notice includes relevant degree-level and professional-accountancy qualification routes, including specified accountancy diplomas, intermediate examinations and recognised professional qualifications. Applicants must meet one of the accepted routes and any associated requirements.

4.10 Technical Assistant

The external-applicant qualification route includes a proficiency certificate related to the construction field, together with the National Vocational Qualification Level 5 or an equivalent recognised qualification described in the notice.

4.11 Technical Assistant (Electrical)

The notice specifies an electrical-technology qualification route, including the stated National Vocational Qualification Level 5 or an equivalent qualification recognised by the relevant technical and vocational authority.

4.12 Cashier

• Six credit passes at one sitting in the specified G.C.E. Ordinary Level subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics and English Language, as stated in the notice.
• At least three specified passes at the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, subject to the exclusions in the notice.
• A recognised computer word-processing or typing qualification is required.
• Relevant experience may be considered an additional qualification.

4.13 Electrician

The external-applicant route includes a recognised electrical-technology qualification at the stated NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent qualification recognised by the relevant technical and vocational authority.

4.14 Record Keeper

Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, subject to the requirements specified in the advertisement.

5. Age Limits

The age limits shown in the supplied advertisement vary by post and salary category.

These are generalised readings of the supplied salary table, not a replacement for the official age criteria. The advertisement states that certain upper age limits do not apply to internal applicants. Confirm your eligibility from the relevant post's full requirements.

6. Vacant Workplace Locations

Appointments are listed for the NHDA Head Office and designated district offices. The workplace depends on the post.

• Head Office: Several senior management positions and selected other posts.
• District offices: Accounts Officer, Technical Assistant, Cashier, Electrician and Record Keeper positions, along with specified management vacancies.
• Regional coverage: The notice lists offices across districts including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Ampara, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Monaragala, Ratnapura, Trincomalee, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Puttalam, Vavuniya, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Hambantota.

Not every post is available in every district. Check the workplace table in the official advertisement before selecting a post.

7. Method of Recruitment

According to the advertisement, recruitment will be carried out through an open competitive examination and/or a structured interview conducted by a board appointed by the appointing authority.

Applicants should prepare to provide evidence of their educational and professional qualifications and relevant experience. The exact selection procedure and criteria should be checked in the full notice.

8. General Conditions

• The applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• The applicant must possess the physical and mental fitness required to perform the duties of the post and serve in any part of the island.
• The applicant must be of excellent character.
• Qualifications must be fulfilled by the closing date for applications.
• Applicants already employed in government institutions, state corporations, boards or statutory bodies must follow the application procedure applicable to their current employment.

9. Benefits Provided

The notice identifies the following benefits, subject to the relevant rules and conditions:

• Medical benefits
• Leave allowances
• Incentive and bonus payments
• Professional allowances for eligible posts
• Official travelling expenses and composite allowances
• Employee loan facilities at concessionary interest rates, subject to applicable conditions

10. How to Apply

Applicants should prepare their applications according to the instructions in the official advertisement and send them by registered post to the address below.

Documents to Include

The advertisement requests the following information and supporting documents:

1. A curriculum vitae (CV) containing relevant personal and professional information.
2. Certified copies of certificates confirming educational, professional and experience qualifications.
3. Contact telephone numbers.
4. A certified copy of the National Identity Card, passport or driving licence.
5. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two non-related referees, as required by the notice.

Ensure that your application is complete, your supporting documents are properly certified and your contact details are correct.

Important: The advertisement states that applications should be sent by registered post within the specified application period. The exact deadline is not visible in the supplied pages, so check the complete PDF before mailing your application.

11. Download the Official Vacancy Notice

Read the full advertisement in your preferred language. The official notice should be used to verify the detailed qualifications, salary conditions, age limits, workplace locations and application instructions.

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