Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Vacancies 2026 – Grade III (200 Vacancies)
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The closing date for this vacancy was August 31, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for recruitment to 200 vacancies in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service (SLIRS) under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
Recruitment will be based on the results of a written competitive examination and a general interview.
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Institution / Service: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service
🏢 Ministry: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
💼 Grade: Grade III
👥 Number of Vacancies: 200
📝 Recruitment Method: Open Competitive Examination
🌐 Application Method: Online Only
🟢 Applications Open: 03 August 2026 – 9.00 AM
📅 Closing Date: 31 August 2026 – 9.00 PM
💳 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 82,150 – 195,970 (SL-1-2025)
📋 Appointment: Permanent & Pensionable
⏳ Probation Period: 3 Years
🎂 Age Limit: 22–28 Years
🏢 Public/Provincial Public Service Applicants: Maximum Age 35 Years
🗓️ Examination: October 2026
📍 Examination Location: Colombo District
🌐 Exam Medium: Sinhala / Tamil / English
💼 About the Recruitment
The Public Service Commission invites applications for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026.
A total of 200 existing vacancies in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service are expected to be filled through this recruitment.
Selection will be based on a written examination followed by a general interview.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications by the closing date of applications:
01. Degree Qualification
A degree with a First Class or Second Class awarded by:
- A foreign or state university recognized by the University Grants Commission; or
- A university established by an Act of Parliament in Sri Lanka; or
- A degree recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978.
For the qualification under Section 25A, the period of study must be at least three years.
OR
02. Attorney-at-Law
Be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
OR
03. Chartered Accountant
Be a Chartered Accountant.
The relevant qualification must have become effective on or before the closing date of applications.
👤 General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Be of excellent character.
- Be physically, mentally and otherwise fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Not be a person holding office as a priest/member of a religious order as specified in the Gazette.
- Not have appeared for this Open Competitive Examination more than two times.
- Possess all required qualifications by the closing date of applications.
🎂 Age Limit
Applicants must be:
Minimum Age: 22 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
According to the Gazette notice, an applicant satisfies the ordinary age requirement only if their date of birth falls:
On or before: 31 August 2004
and
On or after: 31 August 1998
For candidates already serving in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service, the maximum age limit is 35 years, subject to the conditions stated in the Gazette notice.
💰 Salary Scale
The monthly salary scale applicable to the post under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 is:
Rs. 82,150 – 10×2,400 – 8×2,940 – 17×3,900 – Rs. 195,970
Salary Code: SL-1-2025
Salary payments will be made in accordance with the provisions and schedules of the applicable circular.
📋 Appointment Conditions
The appointment is:
✅ Permanent
✅ Pensionable
✅ Subject to a 3-year probation period
Selected candidates are also required to pass the prescribed First Efficiency Bar Examination within three years of recruitment to Grade III.
The prescribed official-language proficiency must also be obtained within three years of joining the service in accordance with the applicable Public Administration circulars.
📝 Written Examination
The competitive written examination consists of three papers:
| Subject | Marks | Minimum Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | 100 | 40 |
| Intelligence Test | 100 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 40 |
Candidates must sit for all three papers and obtain at least 40 marks in each paper to satisfy the minimum written examination requirement.
📚 Examination Subjects
01 – Comprehension
Tests abilities such as comprehension, communication skills, summarization, interpretation and creativity.
⏱️ Duration: 1½ Hours
🎯 Marks: 100
02 – Intelligence Test
Tests reasoning, interpretation, relationships, problem-solving, cause-and-effect understanding, prediction, organization of information, pattern recognition and ability to follow instructions.
⏱️ Duration: 1 Hour
🎯 Marks: 100
03 – General Knowledge
Tests knowledge relating to Sri Lanka’s geographical, political, economic, social and cultural environment, important international current affairs, and scientific and technological developments.
⏱️ Duration: 1 Hour
🎯 Marks: 100
🌐 Examination Medium
The examination will be conducted in:
🇱🇰 Sinhala
🇱🇰 Tamil
🇬🇧 English
Candidates may select one language medium, and all three papers must be answered in that same medium.
The selected examination medium cannot be changed after submitting the application.
🤝 General Interview
Candidates who obtain at least 40 marks in each subject will be ranked according to their total marks.
Candidates will then be called for the general interview according to merit and the number of vacancies, as determined by the Public Service Commission.
The general interview is used to verify the required qualifications and physical fitness. No marks are awarded for the general interview.
💳 Examination Fee
The examination fee is:
Rs. 1,200
Payment must be made through the payment methods provided by the online application system, including supported:
- Bank Credit Cards
- Internet-enabled Bank Debit Cards
- Bank of Ceylon Online Banking / Flex App
- Bank of Ceylon branches
The examination fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another examination.
🖥️ How to Apply
Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY.
The online application is available through the official website of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
Department of Examinations – Official Website
Go to:
Our Services → Online Applications (Recruitment / EB Exams)
The online application form must be completed in English only.
Applicants are advised to download and carefully read the relevant instructions before completing the application. Incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.
📅 Important Dates
Applications Open:
🟢 03 August 2026 at 9.00 AM
Applications Close:
🔴 31 August 2026 at 9.00 PM
Competitive Examination:
🗓️ October 2026
Examination Location:
📍 Colombo District
⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants
Applicants should carefully read the official Gazette notification before submitting an application.
Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all required qualifications by the closing date. Applicants are also advised not to wait until the final day to submit their online applications.
Issuing an admission card does not itself constitute confirmation that a candidate has satisfied the eligibility requirements.
📥 Official Sinhala Advertisement
📥 Official Tamil Advertisement
🔗 Official Source
Public Service Commission
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
Gazette Publication Date: 31 July 2026
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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