ACADEMIC STAFF
Post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Post of Librarian
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Specialized in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering
2. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I/ Grade II, Post of Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer
(Probationary)
Subject Areas:- Applied Mechanics, Mechanics of Machine, Automation
3. Post of Instructor Grade II
Subject Areas:- Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
1. Post of Instructor Grade II
Subject Areas:- Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures, Propulsion, Aircraft Electrical &
Instrumentation (Avionics), Airframe Systems
FACULTY OF LAW
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Law
2. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I
Subject Areas:- Law
FACULTY OF DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES
Department of Strategic Studies
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- International Politics/International Relations
2. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I/Grade II/Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Areas:- International Politics/International Relations
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Department of Social Sciences
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Sociology, Geography
Department of Management and Finance
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Management, Human Resource Management
2. Post of Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Areas:- Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Logistics, Aviation
Department of Languages
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- English Language and Literature, English Language Teaching
FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Radiography and Radiotherapy
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Radiography, Radiotherapy
2. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I/ Grade II, Post of Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecture
(Probationary)
Subject Areas:- Radiography, Radiotherapy
FACULTY OF COMPUTING
Department of Computer Science
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Computer Science/ Computer Engineering
2. Posts of Senior Lecturer Grade I/ Grade II, Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Areas:- Operating Systems/ Advanced Operating Systems, Mobile Computing, Semantic
Web and Ontology, Computer Graphics and Visualization, Logic Programming, Compatibility and
Complexity, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Cognitive Systems, Software Evolution, Formal
Methods of Software Verification, Information Security/ Cyber Security, Computational Linguistics, High
Performance Computers
3. Post of Instructor Grade II
Subject Areas:- Computer Programming, Advanced Database and Big Data Analytics, Data
Structures and Algorithms, Computer Graphics and Visualization, Mobile Computing, Cyber Security
Department of Computer Engineering
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Computer Engineering
2. Posts of Senior Lecturer Grade I/ Grade II, Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Areas:- VLSI Design, Operating systems and GPU Programming, Semiconductors and
Solid State Devices, Robotics & Automation, Micro-controllers and Embedded Systems, Digital Signal
Processing, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Interfacing & Microprocessors, Electronics
System, Electronics and Electrical Engineering
3. Post of Instructor Grade II
Subject Areas:- Operating systems and GPU Programming, Robotics & Automation, Micro-
controllers and Embedded Systems, Computer Interfacing & Microprocessors, Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
Department of Computational Mathematics
1. Post of Professor/Associate Professor
Subject Areas:- Mathematics, Statistics
2. Posts of Senior Lecturer Grade I/ Grade II, Lecturer (Unconfirmed), Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Areas:- Modeling and Simulation, Operational Research, Statistical Distribution and
Inference, Discrete Mathematics, Advance Topics in Statistics, Engineering Mathematics
3. Post of Instructor Grade II
Subject Areas:- Modeling and Simulation, Operational Research, Statistical Distribution and
Inference, Discrete Mathematics, Advance Topics in Statistics, Engineering Mathematics
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
1. Post of University Medical Officer
2. Post of Bursar
QUALIFICATIONS
01. Post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
1. Should possess a Doctorate and be a Professor of a recognized University.
2. Should possess a minimum of 12 years of teaching experience, at University level.
3. Experience in Administration at Higher Educational Institution is compulsory.
4. Knowledge on the developments in Higher Education is essential.
5. Age Limit: 55 to 60 yrs (Except those who are on sabbatical leave)
02. Post of Librarian
1. (i) A First or a Second Class (Upper Division) in a Special Degree; or
(ii) A Second Class (Lower Division) in a Special Degree or a First or a Second Class
(Upper Division) in a General Degree; or
(iii) A pass in a Degree Examination and a Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic
years duration in the field of Library and Information Sciences with a research component by way of
thesis/dissertation;
AND
2. A Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science obtained after a full-time course of
study of at least two academic years duration (or an equivalent part- time course of study) with a
research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree
AND
3. Publications in the field of Library and Information Sciences
AND
4. At least fifteen (15) years’ experience after obtaining a first degree or at least ten (10)
years after obtaining the qualification at (2) above in one or both of the following :
(i) experience in Librarianship in a recognized Library
(ii) research in Library and Information Sciences
AND
5. At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for the post of Librarian
Note :
(a) No credit will be given under (2) above to a postgraduate degree recognized under (1) (iii)
above.
(b) Applicants should submit their application along with the self evaluation according to the
Circular.
03. Post of Professor (All Faculties)
1. Qualifications to be Senior Lecturer Grade II, in the relevant subject.
AND
2. Fifteen (15) years’ after obtaining the qualifications for Lecturer (Probationary) as laid
down in Commission Circular No.721.
AND
3. At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for Professorship.
04. Post of Associate Professor (All Faculties)
1. The minimum academic qualifications required for a post of Senior Lecturer (by
open advertisement) in the relevant field of study in post 4 or 6 of Commission Circular No.
721,
AND
2. At least the minimum marks laid in the Marking Scheme for Associate
Professorship.
05. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I /II
1. Candidates should possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer
(Probationary) [Non-(Medical/Dental)] as stipulated in the post No:02 of the UGC Circular 721.
AND
2. (i). A Doctoral Degree in the relevant field.
OR
For Faculty of Engineering and Computing
(ii). (a) A Masters Degree in the relevant field with full time research of at least 24
months duration.
For other Faculties
(ii). (b) A Masters Degree in the relevant field obtained after a full-time course of
study of at least 24 months duration (or an equivalent part-time course of study) with a research
component by way of thesis/dissertation.
or
(ii). (c) A full time Masters Degree in the relevant field of a minimum of 18 months
duration with at least 60 credits* of which not less than 15 credits* of research by way of
thesis/dissertation.
[*one credit considered per course unit/module should be in accordance with
the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF)]
OR
(iii). Such professional qualifications and experience as may be approved by the
Board of Management upon the recommendation of the selection committee of the General Sir John
Kotalawela Defence University.
AND
3. (a) For Senior Lecturer Gr. I - At least twelve (12) years of experience [of which not
less than six (06) years’ experience should have been after obtaining the qualifications stipulated in 2
above]
(b) For Senior Lecturer Gr. II - At least six (06) years of experience
in one or more of the following:
(i). Teaching at University level
(ii). Professional experience
(iii). Research in a recognized Institution
(iv). Postgraduate Studies
06. Post of Lecturer (Unconfirmed) - for all Faculties
1. Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer
(Probationary) [Non-(Medical/ Dental)] as per Category (1) or (2) of Post No. 02 of Commission Circular
No. 721 as amended.
AND
2. A Master’s Degree (as specified in para 3 of commission circular 08/2016) or Doctoral
Degree, in the relevant field (but, less than 06 years of experience as specified in the scheme of
Recruitment for Senior Lecturer Grade II, by open advertisement, given in Post No. 06 of Commission
circular No. 721 as amended).
07. Post of Lecturer (Probationary) – for all Faculties
i. A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First or Second Class (Upper
Division) Honours.
OR
ii. A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division)
Honours
OR
iii. (a) A degree with specialization in the relevant subject-without Honours or any other
degree with at least Second Class Honours, and (b) A Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic
years duration in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation;
OR
iv. Such academic or professional qualifications or professional experience as may be
approved by the Board of Management upon the recommendation of the selection committee of the
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
08. Post of Instructor Grade II – Faculty of Engineering
1. A first or second class in the BSc Engineering Degree in the relevant field from a
recognized University.
OR
2. (a). A pass in the BSc Engineering Degree in the relevant field from a recognized
University.
AND
(b). One (01) year experience in the relevant field.
OR
3. Any other Degree.
AND
A Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized University.
AND
One (01) year experience in the relevant field.
09. Post of Instructor Grade II – Faculty of Computing
1. A first or second class in the BSc Special Degree in the relevant field from a recognized
University.
OR
2. (a). A pass in the BSc Special Degree in the relevant field from a recognized
University.
OR
A first or second class in the BSc General degree with the relevant field as a
subject component from a recognized University.
AND
(b). One (01) year experience in the relevant field.
OR
3. (a). A pass in the BSc General Degree with the relevant filed as a subject
component from a recognized University.
OR
A first of second class in the BSc General Degree (where the relevant field is not
a subject component) from a recognized University.
AND
(b). Two (02) years’ experience in the relevant field.
OR
4. (a). A pass in the BSc General Degree (where the relevant field is not a subject
component) from a recognized University.
AND
(b) . Three (03) years’ experience in the relevant field.
5. Any other Degree.
AND
A Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized University.
AND
One (01) year experience in the relevant field.
10. Post of University Medical Officer
i. MBBS Degree from a recognized University.
ii. At least 03 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner.
11. Post of Bursar
1. (a) Should possess the Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Sri Lanka (CASL) or its equivalent;
AND
(b) Should possess at least six (06) years of experience in Accounting and / or
Auditing in an executive capacity after acquiring the qualifications at 1(a) above.
OR
2. A holder of the post of Deputy Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor in
the UGC or Higher Educational Institution / Institute with the following;
• Confirmed in that post with three (03) years of satisfactory service in that post
of which one (01) year should be after acquiring the qualifications at 1(a) above.
OR
3. A holder of the post of Senior Assistant Accountant / Senior Assistant Bursar/ Senior
Assistant Internal Auditor in the UGC or Higher Educational Institution / Institute with all of the
following;
• Confirmed in that post with ten (10) years of experience in accounting and / or
auditing in an executive capacity;
• At least eight (08) years of satisfactory service of above ten (10) years should
be in the post of Senior Assistant Accountant / Senior Assistant Bursar / Senior Assistant Internal
Auditor in the University system;
• Three (03) years of above eight (08) years of experience should be after
acquiring the qualification at 1(a) above.
OR
4. A holder of the post of Deputy Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor in
the UGC / Higher Educational Institution / Institute with all of the following;
• Confirmed in that post;
• Possess Intermediate qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Sri Lanka (CASL) or its equivalent;
• Possess a Masters’ Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Management* from a
recognized University / HEI;
• Twelve (12) years of experience in accounting and / or auditing or above in an
executive capacity after successfully completion of the intermediate qualification of the CASL or its
equivalent;
• Ten (10) years of above experience should be in the post of Senior Assistant
Accountant / Senior Assistant Bursar / Senior Assistant Internal Auditor or above in the University
System.
OR
5. A holder of the post of Deputy Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor in
the UGC / Higher Educational Institution / Institute with all of the following;
• Confirmed in the post with three (03) years of satisfactory service in that post;
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/HEI;
• Possess Intermediate qualification of the Institute of Charted Accountants of
Sri Lanka (CASL) or its equivalent
Or
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) conducted by the Sri Lanka
Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) or its predecessor;
• Fourteen (14) years of experience in accounting and / or auditing in an
executive capacity after obtaining the Intermediate qualification / HNDA stated above;
• At least five (05) years of such experience should be in the post of Deputy
Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor and / or in the post of Senior Assistant
Accountant / Senior Assistant Bursar / Senior Assistant Internal Auditor in the University System
carrying the salary scale denoted by salary code U-EX 2 (I).
OR
6. A holder of the post of Deputy Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor in
the UGC / Higher Educational Institution / Institute with all of the following;
• Confirmed in that post;
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University / HEI
Or
the Intermediate qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri
Lanka (CASL) or its equivalent;
Or
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) conducted by the Sri Lanka
Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) or its predecessor;
• Not less than eighteen (18) years of experience in accounting and / or auditing
in the University System;
• Three (03) years of above experience should be in the post of Deputy
Accountant / Deputy Bursar / Deputy Internal Auditor in the University System.
OR
7. A holder of the post of Accountant Grade II of the Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service with
the following;
• Should possess the membership of the Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri
Lanka (CASL) or its equivalent;
Or
Master’s Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Management* from a recognized
University / HEI.
Note : ‘Accounting and / or Auditing’ experience means, experience gained in
an executive capacity in Accounting and/or Auditing in a State or Reputed Private Sector Organization.
* Term ‘Management’ means a Degree in Management / Public Administration /
Business Administration with major component in Accounting and Finance.
SALARY SCALES
ACADEMIC STAFF
01. Post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Librarian &Professor
: - U-AC 5 (II) Rs. 117,350 - 13x2,700 – 152,450 p.m.
02. Post of Associate Professor : - U-AC 4 Rs. 102,160 – 13x2,170 – 130,370 p.m
03. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade I : - U-AC 3 (I) Rs. 91,310 - 7x2,170 – 106,500 p.m.
04. Post of Senior Lecturer Grade II : - U-AC 3 (II) Rs. 79,360 - 11x1,630 – 97,290 p.m.
05. Post of Lecturer (Unconfirmed) :- U-AC 3 (III) Rs. 69,580 - 5x1,630 – 77,730 p.m.
06. Post of Lecturer (Probationary) :- U-AC 3 (IV) Rs. 54,600 - 10x1,335 – 67,950 p.m.
07. Post of Instructor Grade II : - U-AS 1 (I) Rs. 48,385 - 19x690 - 61,495 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
01. Post of University Medical Officer:- U-MO I (II) Rs. 55,350 – 10 x 1,335; 1 x 1,630 -70,330 p.m.
02. Post of Bursar:- U-EX 3 (II) Rs. 95,320-7x2, 170; 11x2,700-140,210 p.m.
OTHER BENEFITS
Sabbatical Leave and Research Allowance for eligible posts, Free Health Insurance, Annual Incentives,
Scholarships for children of employees, priority basis treatments at University Hospital - KDU and other
privileges.
General Conditions
01. Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
02. Selections will be done in accordance with the recruitment and promotion procedures
approved in relation to each post by the University Grants Commission and based on the results of
interviews.
03. Selections will be done by the Board of Management of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence
University only within the approved number of vacancies for each post/grade.
04. Only the applicants who meet the required qualifications will be summoned for the interviews.
05. The University reserves the right to short list candidates for the interview.
06. Applicants are strictly advised to apply in the format which can be downloaded from the KDU
website. Late, incomplete or applications which do not comply with the prescribed format will be
rejected.
07. The Applicant should send the applications downloaded from the website (www.kdu.ac.lk) with
copies of relevant certificates by registered post to reach The Registrar, General Sir John Kotelawala
Defence University, Ratmalana on or before 31/ 08/ 2020.
08. For the post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Bursar and Librarian will be provided with
an official Vehicle/ Vehicle allowance with Fuel allowance and other applicable allowances.
09. Salaries are according to the latest UGC circulars. In addition to salary other allowances
approved by UGC will be paid.
10. Candidates are required to make a presentation (in English) before the Selection Committee in
order to prove their teaching ability.(for teaching staff only)
11. Applied post should be written on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
12. Candidates are instructed to refer to UGC Circular No. 916, 04/2010, 921, 721,935, 08/2016,
08/2016 (ii), 01/2017, 07/2018 and relevant amendments for special notes regarding Qualifications.
13. Selected candidates should be able to serve and perform duties of the post in any premises of
KDU.