Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute Driver Vacancies 2026 – 02 Permanent Posts
The Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute (SLJI) invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for two permanent Driver vacancies under the Primary Technical service category.
The recruitment notice was published in the Sri Lanka Government Gazette dated 16 October 2026, Part I – Section (IIA).
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute
💼 Position: Driver – Primary Technical
👥 Vacancies: 02
📂 Category: Government Jobs
📋 Appointment Type: Permanent
📅 Gazette Date: 16 October 2026
⏰ Closing Date: 31 October 2026
👤 Age Limit: 18–45 Years (upper limit does not apply to internal applicants)
🎓 Education: G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes including 2 Credits within 2 sittings (external applicants)
🚛 Licence: Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence (external applicants)
🛣️ Experience: 3 Years after obtaining the required licence
💰 Salary Scale: PL 3–2025, Rs. 43,280–67,040 (applicable from 01 January 2027 as specified in the notice)
📝 Selection: Structured Interview
📮 Application Method: Registered Post and Online Google Form
🌐 Official Website: https://judgesinstitute.lk/
Official Gazette Notice
1. Available Position
Driver – Primary Technical Category
Number of Vacancies: 02
The appointment is permanent and subject to a three-year probationary period.
2. Qualifications for External Applicants
Applicants must:
- Pass six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, including at least two Credit passes, in not more than two sittings.
- Possess a Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence issued by the Department of Motor Traffic.
- Have at least three years of driving experience after obtaining the Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence, supported by documentary evidence.
Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years as at the application closing date.
3. Qualifications for Internal Applicants
Applicants under the internal recruitment category must:
- Possess a driving licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic.
- Have at least three years of driving experience after obtaining the licence.
- Have completed five years of satisfactory service in the PL-1 or PL-2 service category.
The upper age limit is not applicable to internal applicants.
4. Other Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and serve anywhere in the country.
- Be of excellent moral character.
5. Salary and Employment Benefits
Advertised Salary Scale: PL 3–2025
Rs. 43,280 – 10 × 490 – 10 × 540 – 10 × 590 – 12 × 630 – Rs. 67,040
The Gazette states that this salary scale becomes applicable from 01 January 2027, with payment subject to the relevant Management Services Circular provisions.
Cost of Living Allowance and other government-approved allowances apply.
The notice also specifies EPF and ETF contributions.
Appointment: Permanent, subject to a three-year probationary period.
6. Selection Procedure
Recruitment will be based on the order of marks obtained at a Structured Interview among applicants satisfying the minimum qualifications.
7. How to Apply
Step 1 – Obtain the Application Form
Download the prescribed Driver application form from the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute website:
The specimen application is also included in the relevant Government Gazette notice.
Step 2 – Complete the Application
Fill in the required personal information, educational qualifications, driving licence details and relevant service experience.
Step 3 – Attach Supporting Documents
Attach certified photocopies of the relevant qualification and experience certificates, as required in the Gazette.
Step 4 – Send by Registered Post
The completed application must reach:
Director
Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute
No. 80, 5th and 6th Floors
Adhikarana Mawatha
Colombo 12
Sri Lanka
Clearly mark the top-left corner of the envelope:
Application for the Post of Driver
Step 5 – Complete the Google Form
In addition to registered-post submission, applicants must complete and submit the post-specific Google Form linked through the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute website.
Step 6 – Meet the Deadline
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
The Institute may consider the date the application is received rather than the date it is posted. Late and incomplete applications will be rejected.
Applicants currently employed in government departments, corporations or statutory boards must forward their applications through their Heads of Institution.
8. Official Source and Application
Official Institution Website:
Official Gazette: 16 October 2026, Part I – Section (IIA), pages 4–7.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026.
Applicants should consult the complete official notice and prescribed application before applying.
SLInfoMag is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute.
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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