Field Assistant

Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Coconut Development Authority
Applications are hereby invited from the citizens of Sri Lanka who are well experienced
and have necessary qualifications with regard to the undermentioned posts presently
vacant at the Coconut Development Authority.
3. Post : Field Assistant
No. of Vacancies : 02
Service Category : Management Assistant (NonTech)(MA -1-1)
Salary Scale : Rs.27,910/-,10×300/-,7×350/-,4×495/-,20×660/-=Rs.48,540/-
(MA1-1 2016) (Per month)+Approved Government Allowances.
Basic Salary Step : Rs.27,910/-
Educational Qualifications
i. Should have passed G.C.E.(Ordinary Level) Examination in six (06) subjects in one
sitting with four (04) credit passes including Sinhala Language /Tamil Language, and
Mathematics
And
ii. Should have passed all subjects of the G.C.E.(Advanced Level) Examination (Exclusive
of the General common test ) in one and the same sitting.
Having relevant experience in the relevant field for a position in a government or private
institution is considered an additional qualification.
Age :
Candidates should not be less than 18 years old and not more than 45 years as at closing
date of applications. The upper age limit would not be applicable to Applicants already in
the services of Government Dept. / Provincial Government/ State Corporations/ Statutory
Boards and Permanent Service in the Coconut Development Authority
Method of Recruitment : Written competitive examination and/or a structured interview.
Other :
For the above posts
1. Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka
2. To perform the duties assigned to the post well and be prepared to work in any part
of the country. Must be physically and mentally fit to serve.
3. Must be of excellent character.
Benefits :
1. Gratuity under the Act. No. 12 of 1983.
2. Covered under a staff Medical Insurance Scheme and Personal Accident Insurance
Scheme/Workmen Compensation Insurance scheme
3. Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employee – 10%, Employer 15% and Employees’
Trust Fund (ETF) 3% Contribution by Employer.
4. Other fringe benefits applicable to Employees of the Authority.
Application of the candidates inclusive of the details of the applicant’s present employment,
salary particulars, previous positions held with duration and names and addresses of two
non-related referees, and all the other particulars of the applicants together with copies
of Birth Certificate, Educational, Professional & service certificates thereof, should be
forwarded under registered cover to reach on or before 23.12.2024. The post applied for
should be indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applications from employees in Government Departments / Provincial Government
Service / State Corporations / Statutory Boards should forward their applications through
the respective Heads of Institutions and applicants who are already in permanent service
in the Coconut Development Authority should forward their applications through the
respective Divisional Heads of the Authority.
Applications received after the closing date or sent without copies of the above mentioned
certificates or not sent through heads of Departments / Institutions will be rejected.
This advertisement may be downloaded from CDA web site – www.cda.gov.lk
Chairman
Coconut Development Authority,
No 54, Nawala Road, Na