SLAS Grade III Limited Competitive Examination 2026 – 40 Vacancies
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
Applications are invited for the Limited Competitive Examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in 2026.
The examination is conducted to fill 40 vacancies in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service. Eligible officers serving in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service can submit their applications online.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
💼 Service: Sri Lanka Administrative Service – Grade III
📝 Recruitment: Limited Competitive Examination
🔢 Vacancies: 40
📅 Applications Open: 31 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
🔴 Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 9.00 p.m.
🗓️ Examination: December 2026
📍 Examination Location: Colombo District
🌐 Application Method: Online Only
💳 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 82,150–195,970
📊 Salary Code: SL 1-2025
👤 Maximum Age: 53 years
🎯 Maximum Attempts: 3
📌 Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable
Sinhala Advertisement
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka
- Possess an excellent character
- Be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka
- Hold a permanent and pensionable appointment in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service
- Have no disciplinary punishment applicable under Public Service Commission Circular No. 01/2020
- Be confirmed in the relevant service or post, subject to the special provisions stated in the Gazette notification
Applicants may qualify through one of the following two routes.
Route 1 – Degree with Five Years of Service
Applicants should possess a recognized degree 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
- An institution recognized under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978
Applicants must also be permanent and pensionable officers receiving a salary under:
- MN-2-2025 or a higher MN salary code, or
- SL-1-2025 salary code
They should have completed at least five years of active and satisfactory service in the relevant service or post.
The effective date of the degree must be on or before the eligibility date.
Route 2 – Ten Years of Service
Applicants who do not apply under the degree route should be permanent and pensionable officers receiving salaries under:
- MN-2-2025 or a higher MN salary code, or
- SL-1-2025 salary code
They should have completed at least ten years of active and satisfactory service in the relevant service or post.
Continuous relevant service in the Public Service and Provincial Public Service may be considered together, subject to the provisions of the Gazette notification.
Age Limit
Applicants should not be more than 53 years of age on the eligibility date.
Accordingly, applicants should have been born on or after 28 August 1973.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Applicants should have satisfied all qualifications on or before 28 August 2026.
- Applicants should be confirmed in the service or post specified under the eligibility requirements.
- Members of any religious order are not permitted to sit for this examination.
- Candidates are permitted to sit for the Limited Competitive Examination on a maximum of three occasions.
Officers whose formal confirmation letter has not yet been issued may apply only under the special conditions stated in the Gazette notification.
Such officers must submit the confirmation letter at the eligibility verification interview if they qualify through the written examination.
Salary and Appointment
The applicable salary code is SL 1-2025.
The monthly salary scale is:
Rs. 82,150 – 10×2,400 – 8×2,940 – 17×3,900 – Rs. 195,970
Other allowances approved for Public Officers will also be payable.
The appointment is permanent and pensionable and is subject to a one-year acting period.
Selected officers must also satisfy the applicable language proficiency and efficiency bar requirements stated in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service Minute.
Written Examination
The examination will be conducted in Colombo District in December 2026.
The examination is available in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Candidates must answer all papers in the language medium selected in the application.
The selected examination medium cannot be changed later and will be treated as the medium of appointment.
The written examination consists of four papers.
1. General Intelligence
- Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 50
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
This paper assesses numerical, linguistic and diagrammatic reasoning, analytical ability, logical understanding and interpretation skills.
2. Sri Lankan Social, Economic and Political Background and Global Trends
- Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 50
- Duration: 3 hours
This paper covers social, economic, political, cultural, scientific and technological developments in Sri Lanka and the wider global environment.
3. Public Administration Subject Study I
- Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 50
- Duration: 3 hours
This paper assesses knowledge and application of:
- Establishments Code
- Public Service Commission Procedural Rules
- Financial Regulations
- Public-service problem-solving
4. Public Administration Subject Study II
- Marks: 100
- Minimum Pass Mark: 50
- Duration: 3 hours
This paper assesses creative, analytical and communication skills through administrative situations and related questions.
Candidates must sit for all four papers and obtain at least 50 marks in each paper.
Interviews and Selection
Candidates receiving the highest aggregate marks in the written examination will be called for a general eligibility verification interview.
The number called will generally be the number of vacancies plus an additional 25% of the vacancy total.
The general interview will verify:
- Educational qualifications
- Service period
- Salary-code eligibility
- Confirmation in service
- Other recruitment requirements
Candidates whose qualifications are confirmed will be considered for the structured interview.
Participation in an interview does not automatically guarantee an appointment.
Examination Fee
The examination fee is Rs. 1,200.
The fee must be paid through one of the methods available in the online application system:
- Any bank credit card
- Any bank debit card with an online payment facility
- Bank of Ceylon online banking
- Bank of Ceylon Flex App
- Bank of Ceylon teller-slip payment
The examination fee will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.
Applicants should retain copies of the submitted application and payment confirmation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Examinations website.
- Visit https://www.doenets.lk/
- Select Our Services
- Open Online Applications – Recruitment Exams/E.B. Exams
- Select the SLAS Grade III Limited Competitive Examination 2026
- Complete the online application in English
- Pay the Rs. 1,200 examination fee
- Submit and retain a printed copy of the application
Online applications will open at 9.00 a.m. on 31 August 2026 and close at 9.00 p.m. on 30 September 2026.
Applicants must hand over a copy of the submitted application to the Head of their Institution for inclusion in their personal file.
When called for an interview, candidates must submit:
- A copy of the application certified by the Head of the Institution
- A letter confirming the applicant’s service
- Documents supporting the educational and service qualifications
Incomplete and late applications may be rejected without notice.
Official Links
Department of Examinations:
https://www.doenets.lk/
Department of Government Printing:
https://documents.gov.lk/home
Official Gazette – 28 August 2026, Part I Section II(A):
https://documents.gov.lk/api/content-file-proxy?file=/gazette-content/2026.08.28%20Part%20I-II%20A%20(S)%20full%20tem._1787916334.pdf
Source Note: This information has been prepared using the official Sinhala Gazette notification. Eligible officers should read the complete notification before submitting their applications.
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