Southern Provincial ICT Service Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 18, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Southern Provincial Public Service Commission has invited online applications for an open competitive examination to recruit qualified candidates to vacancies in Grade III of Class 3 of the Southern Provincial Information and Communication Technology Service.
A total of five vacancies are expected to be filled through this recruitment. The examination is scheduled to be conducted in November 2026 at an examination centre established in Galle Town.
Applications must be submitted online before 6.00 p.m. on 18 September 2026.
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Southern Provincial Public Service Commission
💻 Service: Southern Provincial Information and Communication Technology Service
🎯 Grade/Class: Grade III of Class 3
👥 Expected Vacancies: 05
📝 Recruitment Method: Open Competitive Examination
📄 Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable
💰 Salary: Rs. 50,090–84,420
🎂 Age Limit: 18–35 Years
💳 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000
🌐 Application Method: Online Only
📍 Examination Centre: Galle Town
🔴 Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 6.00 p.m.
Sinhala Notice
English Notice
Tamil Notice
Number of Vacancies
The total number of vacancies expected to be filled through this examination is:
05 Vacancies
The appointing authority will determine the final number of appointments and their effective date. The appointing authority reserves the right not to fill some or all of the vacancies.
Appointment Conditions
The appointment is:
- Permanent
- Pensionable
- Subject to a three-year probation period
- Governed by the relevant Service Minute, Establishments Code, Financial Regulations and Public Service Commission procedural rules
Selected candidates must serve at their first place of appointment for a minimum period of three years, unless the appointing authority decides otherwise due to special circumstances.
The first Efficiency Bar Examination must be passed within three years after recruitment.
Selected candidates may also be required to obtain proficiency in the other official language according to the applicable government circulars.
Salary Scale
The applicable salary code is:
MT 01-2025
The monthly salary scale under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 is:
Rs. 50,090 – 10 × 540 – 11 × 630 – 10 × 1,010 – 10 × 1,190 – Rs. 84,420
The notice states that the full salary will be payable from 01 January 2027, subject to the relevant provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants should have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination:
- In six subjects
- With five Credit Passes
- Including Language, Mathematics and English Language
- Within not more than two sittings
The appointing authority will make the final decision regarding the acceptance of equivalent qualifications obtained through other local or foreign examinations, following verification by the relevant institutions.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
Option 1
A completed Diploma, Higher Diploma or higher course relevant to:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
The qualification must have been obtained from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission or an institution recognized as a degree-awarding institution.
Option 2
A completed Diploma, higher course or course of at least 1,500 hours in:
- Computer
- Information Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
The qualification should satisfy the recognition conditions stated in the official notice.
Option 3
One of the following qualifications from an institution recognized and registered with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission or a relevant statutory institution:
- NVQ Level 5 or higher qualification in Computer, Information Technology or Information and Communication Technology; or
- A course of at least 1,500 hours in Computer, Information Technology or Information and Communication Technology.
Experience
Professional experience is:
Not Applicable
Age Limit
Applicants must be:
- Not less than 18 years old
- Not more than 35 years old as of 18 September 2026
According to the official notice, eligible applicants should have been born:
- On or before 18 September 2008; and
- On or after 18 September 1991
Residency Requirement
Applicants must have been permanent residents of a district within the Southern Province continuously for three years during the five years immediately before the closing date.
A special provision applies to candidates who moved to the Southern Province after marriage. In such cases, the applicant’s spouse must have resided in the Southern Province for at least three calendar years from the date of marriage and before the date on which the relevant qualifications were completed.
Applicants should carefully read the official notice to confirm that they satisfy the residency requirement.
Other Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka
- Be of excellent character
- Be in good health
- Possess adequate physical and mental fitness
- Be prepared to serve in any part of the Southern Province
- Have completed all required qualifications on or before 18 September 2026
Examination Details
The examination is expected to be conducted:
- Month: November 2026
- Location: Galle Town
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil or English
Applicants must select one examination medium. The selected medium cannot be changed after submission.
Examination Papers
| Subject | Duration | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology | 2 Hours | 100 | 40% |
| Aptitude Test | 1 Hour | 100 | 40% |
Applicants must obtain:
- At least 40% in each paper; and
- At least 50% of the total examination marks
ICT Examination Syllabus
The ICT paper may include structured and multiple-choice questions covering:
- Operating systems
- Software
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- PowerPoint presentations
- Database management
- Computer hardware
- Internet
All questions must be answered.
Aptitude Test
The Aptitude Test assesses:
- Statistical ability
- Logical reasoning
The paper consists of 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions. All questions must be answered.
Examination Fee
The non-refundable examination fee is:
Rs. 1,000
The fee must be paid online using:
- VISA Card
- MasterCard
Other payment methods will not be accepted. Underpaid applications will be rejected, and fees will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.
How to Apply
Applicants must:
- Visit the official Southern Provincial Public Service Commission website.
- Select the correct examination.
- Enter the required information accurately.
- Pay the Rs. 1,000 examination fee online.
- Check all information before submission.
- Submit the application online.
- Download and retain a hard copy of the completed application.
A desktop or laptop computer with internet access is recommended.
Applications submitted through any method other than the specified online procedure will be rejected.
Important Application Instructions
- Do not send a hard copy to the Commission.
- Keep the downloaded application copy for the interview.
- Information cannot be changed after the application is submitted.
- The applicant must personally complete the online application.
- False or inaccurate information may result in cancellation of candidature or appointment.
- Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications.
Admission Card
Admission cards will be issued online through the official Commission website.
Applicants must:
- Download the admission card
- Print it on both sides of A4 paper
- Sign and obtain proper attestation
- Present it to the examination supervisor
- Carry an accepted identity document
Acceptable identity documents include:
- National Identity Card
- Valid Passport
- Valid Driving Licence
Issuance of an admission card does not automatically confirm that the applicant has satisfied all recruitment qualifications.
Selection Method
Applicants who pass the written examination will be called for an interview according to the order of merit.
Appointments will be made according to the examination marks and the number of available vacancies.
If several applicants receive equal marks at the final priority level, a tie-breaker test may be conducted.
Application Period
🟢 Opening: 21 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
🔴 Closing: 18 September 2026 at 6.00 p.m.
Important Source Note
The English notice contains an apparent typographical error in Section 10.0, where the year 2025 is shown once. Other sections of the same official notice consistently confirm the closing date as 18 September 2026.
Applicants should access the online registration facility through the official Commission homepage and verify the examination title before entering personal information or making payment.
Official Source
The notice was issued by:
C.P. Rajakaruna
Secretary
Provincial Public Service Commission
Southern Province
Issued Date: 21 August 2026
📄 Download the Official English Notice
🌐 Southern Provincial Public Service Commission
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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