Amidst claims that government is downsizing its workforce, NCA is seeking to hire a Director General at a high salary
2 އޯގަސްޓު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 12:04Public criticism has mounted as the government continues to appoint individuals to high-paying positions exceeding 30,000 Rufiyaa per month, primarily tasked with technical planning and management. This trend of increasing high-salaried roles comes despite official pledges to reduce the civil service workforce under a broader state expenditure-cutting policy.
The National Center for the Arts (NCA) has announced an opening for the position of Director General. | PSM
The National Centre for the Arts (NCA) has announced an opening for the position of Director General.
The basic salary for this position is MVR 18,000. With additional allowances, the total monthly remuneration will exceed MVR 30,000.
The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, execute, and oversee operations under the guidance and direction of the head of the department. The scope of work includes managerial-level tasks related to the research and development of artistic fields, as well as technical work and academic research.
The search for a candidate to fill this position comes at a time when the government claims to be taking measures to reduce the number of state employees. However, the reality observed is the continued appointment of individuals to high-ranking positions with substantial salaries.
