Irrigation Department Technological Service Vacancies (Open Exam) 2026

The Irrigation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has called for applications for the Open Competitive Examination for the Recruitment to the Grade III Posts of Sri Lanka Technological Service at the Irrigation Department – 2026

The examination will be conducted by the Department of Examinations in October 2026 in the Colombo District. Applications must be submitted online only.

Available Vacancies – A total of 149 vacancies are available for the following posts:

1. Draughtsman – 91
2. Drilling Assistant – 06
3. Research Assistant(General) – 02
4. Civil Engineering Material Surveyor – 13
5. Soil Cartographer – 02
6. Hydrological Assistant – 06
7. Hydrological Field Assistant – 03
8. Research Assistant (Engineering Materials) – 03
9. Soil Surveyor – 10
10. Research Assistant (Hydraulics) – 03
11. Mechanical Foreman – 10

Source – Government Gazette 2026.07.24