Survey Department Job Vacancies 2026 in Sri Lanka – Technological Service Positions

Survey Department job vacancies 2026 for Map Technological Officer, Photogrammetric Technician, Remote Sensing Technician, and Litho Technician job positions.

Eligible candidates can apply for this opportunity according to the official job advertisement gazette published in Sri Lanka.

Job Details – Survey Department Job Vacancies 2026

Job Overview

• Recruitment through Open Competitive Examination
• Posts under Sri Lanka Technological Service
• Training Grade appointments with future Grade III confirmation

Organization / Ministry / Department

• Survey Department
• Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land & Irrigation
• Government of Sri Lanka

Job Positions

• Map Technological Officer
• Photogrammetric Technician
• Remote Sensing Technician
• Litho Technician

Number of Vacancies

• Map Technological Officer – 45
• Photogrammetric Technician – 13
• Remote Sensing Technician – 04
• Litho Technician – 05

Work Location (Sri Lanka)

• Map Technological Officer: Any part of Sri Lanka
• Other posts: Head Office, Colombo (as duties are limited to Head Office)

Employment Type

• Permanent (after successful completion of training)
• Pensionable service (subject to government policy)

Educational Qualifications

• Passed G.C.E. (A/L) in Science / Mathematics / Technology stream
• Combined Mathematics and Physics must be included
• Passed G.C.E. (O/L) with six subjects including credit passes for:
  • Sinhala / Tamil / English
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • One additional subject
• All examinations must be passed at one sitting

Professional & Other Qualifications

• Physically and mentally fit for service anywhere in Sri Lanka
• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
• Should be of excellent character
• Clergy members are not eligible to apply

Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience is mentioned in the official Survey Department Job Vacancies 2026 advertisement

Age Limit (As at Gazette Date)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Salary Scale & Allowances

Training Grade Allowance

• First Year: Rs. 41,317 per month
• Second Year: Rs. 41,689 per month

Grade III Salary Scale

• Rs. 52,250 – 100,040 (MN3 – 2025)

Higher Grades (Service Progression)

• Grade II, Grade I, and Special Grade salary scales as per MN3 / MN7 – 2025 circulars

Selection Method

• Written Examination
  • Intelligence Test
  • Subject-related Technological Paper
• General Interview (qualification verification only)

Application Method

• Applications must be prepared using the specimen application form
• Examination fee: Rs. 800 (non-refundable)
• Applications must be sent by registered post
• Addressed to: Surveyor General, Examination Branch, Survey Department, No. 506, Colombo 05.
• The examination name must be clearly written on the top left corner of the envelope

Application Procedure (Third-Party Safe Notice)

Applicants must apply strictly according to the instructions mentioned in the official Survey Department Job Vacancies 2026 advertisement issued by the Survey Department of Sri Lanka.

This website does not accept applications and does not participate in the recruitment process.

Source & Disclaimer

Source

• Sri Lanka Government Gazette
• Survey Department – Official Notification

Disclaimer

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