Department of Meteorology Technical Officer Examination Amendment 2026
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amendment to the written examination structure of the Limited Competitive Examination for recruitment to the post of Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer (Grade III / Training Grade) of the Sri Lanka Technological Service – 2026.
This amendment applies to the original recruitment notice published in Gazette No. 2494 dated 10 July 2026 under reference 07-196/2.
This is not a new call for applications. The notice is intended for candidates who have already applied for the examination.
Sinhala Advertisement
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Ministry: Ministry of Defence
🌦️ Institution: Department of Meteorology
💼 Post: Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer
📊 Grade: Grade III / Training Grade
🏢 Service: Sri Lanka Technological Service
📝 Examination: Limited Competitive Examination – 2026
📄 Written Papers: 02
⏱️ Duration: 02 Hours per Paper
💯 Total Marks: 100 per Paper
✅ Minimum Pass Mark: 40 per Paper
📅 Amendment Date: 12 August 2026
📰 Gazette Published Date: 28 August 2026
👥 Applicable To: Existing Applicants
📌 Application Status: Applications Not Reopened
Amended Written Examination Structure
According to the amendment, the written examination will consist of the following two question papers:
Paper 01 – Mathematics Basic Knowledge
The first paper will assess the candidate’s basic knowledge of Mathematics.
- Duration: 02 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 40
Paper 02 – Post-Related Basic Knowledge
The second paper will assess the basic knowledge relevant to the post of Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer.
- Duration: 02 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 40
- Type: Essay-style question paper
- Number of Questions Provided: 07
- Questions to be Answered: 05
- Marks per Question: 20
- Total: 20 × 5 = 100 Marks
Important Notice for Applicants
This Gazette notice only amends the written examination structure provided in the original recruitment notice.
It does not:
- Reopen applications
- Extend the original application period
- Invite new candidates to apply
- Change the post or applicable service category
Candidates who have already applied for the examination should prepare according to the amended question-paper structure.
Official Source
The amendment was published in the Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka dated 28 August 2026.
Department of Meteorology:
https://meteo.gov.lk/
Applicants should carefully read the official Gazette amendment before preparing for the examinati
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.