Overview
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) is inviting applications from Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Investigation Officer on an assignment basis. The Board comes under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply. Applications must reach the Board by 16 November 2026.
Qualifications and experience
- More than 8 years of experience handling domestic department preliminary investigations, disciplinary inquiries and related work such as criminal investigations, court cases and labour disputes.
- The experience must come from a public sector organisation or a government department.
- Preference goes to retired officers who held an executive, senior or supervisory post in state corporations or government sector organisations.
Payment and selection
Payment is made on an assignment basis at these rates:
- Recording evidence: Rs. 3,500
- Interim report: Rs. 5,000
- Final report: Rs. 10,000
The government-approved subsistence allowance is also paid. The Board provides transport when a preliminary investigation takes place outside the Head Office on Galle Road, Ratmalana. Selection is by interview.
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How to apply
Send your completed bio-data with copies of all relevant testimonials by registered post to reach the Additional General Manager (Human Resources Management), National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Galle Road, Ratmalana, on or before 16 November 2026. Write the post applied for on the top left corner of the envelope. Applications without copies of the relevant certificates are rejected. The application format is on the Board’s website, waterboard.lk, under Job Opportunities.