The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for multiple positions on a one-year contract basis[cite: 2].
Applications are open for Administration Officer (AO), Enterprise Promotion Officer (EPO), and Enterprise Promotion Assistant (EPA) vacancies[cite: 2]. The deadline to submit applications is September 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.[cite: 2]
Vacancy Summary: NEDA Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA)[cite: 2] |
| Ministry | Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development[cite: 2] |
| Employment Basis | Contract Basis (One Year)[cite: 2] |
| Work Location | Colombo Head Office[cite: 2] |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years (Upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates)[cite: 2] |
| Closing Date | 2026.09.18 (Before 2:30 p.m.)[cite: 2] |
Available Positions & Salary Scales
| Designation | No. of Posts | Salary Scale (MSD Circular No. 01/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Officer (AO) | 01[cite: 2] | JM 1-1-2025 [Rs. 72,650/-] + Government approved allowances[cite: 2] |
| Enterprise Promotion Officer (EPO) | 01[cite: 2] | JM 1-1-2025 [Rs. 72,650/-] + Government approved allowances[cite: 2] |
| Enterprise Promotion Assistant (EPA) | 03[cite: 2] | MA 3-2025 [Rs. 53,940/-] + Government approved allowances[cite: 2] |
Eligibility & Qualifications
1. Administration Officer (AO)
External Applicants:
- A UGC-recognized Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Commerce, or Business Administration with at least 01 year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field[cite: 2].
OR - Passed Intermediate Examination of a recognized professional Chartered Institute in a relevant subject field with at least 01 year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field[cite: 2].
Internal Applicants: Meet external candidate requirements OR have at least 05 years of satisfactory service in Management Assistant-Non-Technological (MA 1-1) Grade II in a relevant field[cite: 2].
2. Enterprise Promotion Officer (EPO)
External Applicants:
- A UGC-recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Economics, or Commerce[cite: 2].
- Minimum 01 year of post-qualifying experience in a relevant field in a Corporation, Board, or reputed Statutory Institution[cite: 2].
Internal Applicants: Minimum 03 years of satisfactory service in the Enterprise Promotion Assistant (EPA) position at NEDA[cite: 2].
3. Enterprise Promotion Assistant (EPA)
External Applicants:
- A UGC-recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Science, or Agriculture with appropriate subject combinations[cite: 2].
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit a duly completed specimen application form along with copies of educational, professional, and experience certificates[cite: 2].
- Submit by post or deliver to the address below on or before 18th September 2026 at 2:30 p.m.[cite: 2]
- Clearly state the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope[cite: 2].
- Candidates in State Corporations, Statutory Boards, or Government Institutions must submit their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions[cite: 2].
- Proficiency in English communication will be considered an added advantage[cite: 2].
Postal Address:
Chairman / Director General
National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA)
No. 561/3, Elvitigala Mawatha,
Colombo 05[cite: 2].
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