| 1) |
Para Professional |
Principal Research Officer |
PhD in Relevant Field and BSc. Four Year Degree with Experience in Research Field |
PhD in Relevant Field / BSc. (Agriculture / Science / Engineering) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 2) |
Para Professional |
Principal Food Technologist |
PhD in Relevant Field and BSc. with Honors Four Year Degree with Experience |
PhD in Relevant Field / BSc. (Agriculture / Science / Engineering) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 3) |
Para Professional |
Food Technologist |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 4) |
Para Professional |
Food Scientist |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 5) |
Para Professional |
Research Scientist |
First Class Degree or MPhil in Relevant Field |
Degree Related to Food Science / Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 6) |
Para Professional |
Principal Food Technologist |
PhD in Relevant Field and BSC with Honors Four Year Degree with Experience |
Degree is Compulsory in the Relevant Field / BSc. (Agriculture / Science / Engineering) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 7) |
Para Professional |
Assistant Research Technologist |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 8) |
Para Professional |
Quality Executive |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 9) |
Para Professional |
Food Production Manager |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 10) |
Para Professional |
Food Product Developer |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 11) |
Para Professional |
Food Safety Manager |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 12) |
Para Professional |
Nutritionist |
BSc. / BTech. with Experience in Relevant Field |
Food Science / Food Processing Technology and Other Related Degrees |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 5 |
Government Recognized Universities / University of Vocational Technology |
| 13) |
Para Professional |
Fresh Water Scientist |
BSc. with Experience in Relevant Field |
BSc. (Science) Degree |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 14) |
Skilled |
Lab Technician |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience in Relevant Field |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 15) |
Skilled |
Quality Assurance Executive |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience in Relevant Field |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 16) |
Skilled |
Research Technician |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience in Relevant Field |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 17) |
Skilled |
Production Officer |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience in Relevant Field |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 18) |
Skilled |
Food Inspector |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience in Relevant Field |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 19) |
Skilled |
Food Processing Officer |
NVQ Level (6 - 5) |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 20) |
Skilled |
Food Sanitation Officer |
G.C.E. (A/L) / NVQ Level (6 - 5) |
Diploma in Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / DTET / NAITA (SLGTTI) / Aquinas College / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 21) |
Skilled |
Fruit and Vegetable Processor |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) |
Fruit and Vegetable Product Processor |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
DTET / VTA / NYSC / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 22) |
Skilled |
Fruit and Vegetable Packer |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) |
Fruit and Vegetable Product Processor |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
DTET / VTA / NYSC / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 23) |
Professional |
Principal Scientist |
PhD in Relevant Field and 15 Years Experience |
PhD in Relevant Field |
MSc. Or Related Qualifications |
Government Recognized Universities and University Grants Commission Recognized Degree Awarding Other Institutes |
| 24) |
Para Professional |
Principal Scientist |
PhD in Relevant Field and 15 Years Experience |
PhD in Relevant Field |
MSc. Or Related Qualifications |
Government Recognized Universities and University Grants Commission Recognized Degree Awarding Other Institutes |
| 25) |
Para Professional |
Senior Scientist |
MSc. in Relevant Field and 15 Years Experience |
MSc. in Relevant Field |
BSc. or Related Qualifications |
Government Recognized Universities and University Grants Commission Recognized Degree Awarding Other Institutes |
| 26) |
Para Professional |
Director - Extension / Fresh Water / Coastal |
BSc. (Science) Post Graduation with Experience in Management Field |
BSc. / MSc. (Science / Agriculture / livestock / Fisheries / Food Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities / Ocean University of Sri Lanka |
| 27) |
Para Professional |
Scientist |
BSc. (Science) Degree in Related Field |
BSc. (Science) Degree in Related Field |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities / Ocean University of Sri Lanka |
| 28) |
Para Professional |
Assistant Director - Extension / Fresh Water / Coastal |
BSc. (Science) Degree with One Year Experience |
BSc. / MSc. (Science / Agriculture / livestock / Fisheries / Food Technology / NVQ Level 5 (Aquatic Resources Technology) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Government Recognized Universities / Ocean University of Sri Lanka |
| 29) |
Para Professional |
Aquatic Resources Manager / Aqua culturist |
BSc. (Science) / NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience |
BSc. (Science) / NVQ Level (6 - 5) - Aquatic Resources Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Government Recognized Universities / Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 30) |
Para Professional |
District / Aquaculture Extension Officer |
BSc. (Science) / NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience |
BSc. (Science / Agriculture / livestock / Fisheries / Food Technology) / NVQ Level 5 (Aquatic Resources Technology) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 31) |
Para Professional |
Fishing Technologist |
BSc. (Science) Fisheries Technology / NVQ Level (6 - 5) with Experience |
BSc. (Science) Fisheries Technology / NVQ Level (6 - 5) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 32) |
Skilled |
Aquaculture Technician |
NVQ Level 4 |
NVQ Level 4 (Aquatic Resources Technology) |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 33) |
Skilled |
Fish Harvest Technician |
NVQ Level 3 or Experience |
Fish Harvest Technician |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 34) |
Skilled |
Aquaculture Extension Officer |
NVQ Level 5 |
NVQ Level 5 (Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Management) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 35) |
Skilled |
Aquaculture Assistant |
NVQ Level 5 |
NVQ Level 5 (Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Management) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 36) |
Skilled |
Trainee Aquaculture Extension Officer |
G.C.E. (A/L) NVQ Level 4 |
NVQ Level 4 (Aquatic Technician) |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level / NVQ Level 4 |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / University Colleges |
| 37) |
Skilled |
Skipper - Fishing Vessel |
Related Certificates |
Related Certificate Courses |
Not Required |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / Other Institutes Recognized by the Department of Fisheries |
| 38) |
Skilled |
Out Board Motor Mechanic |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) Fishing Boats Technician |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / VTA / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 39) |
Skilled |
Fiberglass Technician |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) |
NVQ Level (4 - 3) Fiberglass Technician |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 40) |
Skilled |
Fish Post Harvest Technician |
NVQ Level 3 |
NVQ Level 3 (Aquarist) |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
Ocean University of Sri Lanka / Other Institutes Recognized by TVEC |
| 41) |
Skilled |
Ornamental Fish Culture & Management Technician |
Short term courses are implemented for this position and those courses are implemented by the institutes of the fisheries sector |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
