Transport Costing Officer Grade III – Sri Lanka Railway Department Vacancies 2026
The Sri Lanka Railway Department invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Transport Costing Officer Grade III – 2026.
This recruitment is for the Associated Officer Service Category of the Sri Lanka Railway Department.
Quick Information
📌 Post: Transport Costing Officer Grade III
🏛️ Institution: Sri Lanka Railway Department
📝 Selection: Open Competitive Examination
🌐 Medium: Sinhala / Tamil / English
📅 Gazette Date: 14 August 2026
⏳ Closing Date: 14 September 2026
📄 Application: Specimen application provided with the official Gazette
📌 Job Details
Position: Transport Costing Officer – Grade III
Institution: Sri Lanka Railway Department
Recruitment Method: Open Competitive Examination
Year: 2026
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Applicants are advised to carefully read the complete official Gazette notification before submitting their applications.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess the educational qualifications specified in the official recruitment notification.
The prescribed application requires candidates to provide details relating to their:
- University / Institution
- Registration Number
- Degree
- Subjects
- Class
- Effective Date of Degree
- Medium of Examination
Candidates should verify that their qualifications fully satisfy the requirements stated in the official Gazette before applying.
👤 General Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka and satisfy all eligibility requirements stipulated in the recruitment notice and the general conditions applicable to appointments in the Public Service.
Candidates selected for appointment may also be required to satisfy the applicable medical fitness, character and other Public Service requirements.
📝 Selection Method
Candidates will be selected through an Open Competitive Examination.
The examination includes the following papers:
1. Intelligence Test
Designed to assess the candidate’s logical reasoning, analytical ability and aptitude relevant to the duties of the post.
2. Costing & Statistics
Designed to assess knowledge relevant to costing and statistical concepts required for the position.
Applicants should refer to the official Gazette notification for the complete examination syllabus, marks, duration and other examination conditions.
🌐 Medium of Examination
Candidates may sit the examination in one of the following languages:
- Sinhala
- Tamil
- English
The application must be completed in the same language medium in which the candidate intends to sit the examination.
💳 Examination Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee according to the instructions provided in the official Gazette notification.
The original payment slip must be attached to the application in the space provided. Candidates are advised to retain a photocopy of the payment slip for future reference.
📮 How to Apply
Applicants should prepare their application according to the specimen application form published in the official Gazette notification.
Make sure that all required information is entered correctly and that the necessary documents and payment details are included.
The completed application must be submitted according to the instructions given in the official notification and should reach the relevant authority on or before the closing date.
Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the final day to submit their applications.
⚠️ Important Instructions
Before applying, candidates should carefully verify:
- Educational qualifications
- Eligibility requirements
- Examination fee and payment instructions
- Examination subjects and syllabus
- Required supporting information
- Application preparation instructions
- Submission method and address
- Closing date
Incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with the requirements of the official notification may be rejected.
📄 Official Advertisement & Application
The complete recruitment notice and the specimen application form are available in the official Government Gazette.
Applicants should download and read the official advertisement before applying.
🏛️ Official Source
Sri Lanka Railway Department
Government Gazette – 14 August 2026
Part I – Section (IIA) – Advertising
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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