Sri Lanka Police Assistant Superintendent Vacancies 2026

The Sri Lanka Police has invited online applications for recruitment to Sub-Service Assistant Superintendent of Police specialist posts for male and female candidates.

The recruitment covers six professional fields and is conducted under the Sub-Service and secondment arrangements described in the official Gazette notification.

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🏛️ Institution: Sri Lanka Police
💼 Post: Sub-Service Assistant Superintendent of Police
👥 Eligible Candidates: Male and Female
📌 Number of Specialist Fields: 06
🎓 Qualification: Relevant recognized degree
🧰 Experience: 1–3 years, depending on the post
🎂 Age Limit: 25–45 years
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 82,150–195,970
💵 Payable Salary for 2026: Rs. 74,438
📊 Salary Code: SL 1–2025
🖥️ Application Method: Online only
💳 Application Fee: Not mentioned
📅 Gazette Date: 28 August 2026
🔴 Closing Date: 30 September 2026

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Available Specialist Posts

Applications are invited for the following specialist fields:

Information Technology
Architect
Interior Designer
Electrical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Telecommunication Engineer

Educational Qualifications

Information Technology

Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a BSc degree with Computer Science as a subject from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission.

An equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission may also be accepted.

Architect and Interior Designer

Applicants should possess a four-year full-time degree in Architecture recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, or an accepted equivalent qualification.

Associate or Corporate Membership of the relevant professional architects’ institute is also required.

Electrical Engineer

A four-year full-time degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, or an accepted equivalent qualification is required.

Civil Engineer

Applicants should possess a four-year full-time degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, or an accepted equivalent qualification.

Telecommunication Engineer

A four-year full-time degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Electronics recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, or an accepted equivalent qualification is required.

Applicants for the engineering posts should possess Associate or Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Experience

Information Technology applicants should possess at least one year of relevant post-degree experience.
Applicants for the Architect, Interior Designer and Engineering posts should possess at least three years of relevant post-degree experience at a recognized institution.

Age and General Requirements

Applicants should:

Be between 25 and 45 years of age as of the closing date
Be citizens of Sri Lanka
Possess excellent character
Be physically and mentally fit
Be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka
Meet the stipulated eyesight and physical requirements
Have no prohibited artificial body modifications, including tattoos

Both married and unmarried candidates may apply.

Physical Requirements

Male Applicants

Minimum height: 5 feet 6 inches
Minimum chest measurement: 32 inches when exhaled

Female Applicants

Minimum height: 5 feet 4 inches

Applicants should possess eyesight of 6/6 and 6/12, with or without spectacles or contact lenses, together with normal colour vision.

Exceptions may be considered for candidates possessing exceptional professional skills, subject to the discretion of the Inspector General of Police.

Salary and Allowances

The applicable monthly salary scale is:

Rs. 82,150 – 10×2,400 – 8×2,940 – 17×3,900 – Rs. 195,970

Salary Code: SL 1–2025

The payable salary portion for 2026 is Rs. 74,438. The payable amount from 01 January 2027 will be Rs. 82,150.

The following allowances are also mentioned:

22% of the basic salary plus Rs. 1,250
Applicable executive allowance
Difficult allowance of Rs. 2,000
Cost-of-living allowance of Rs. 17,800
Food and accommodation allowance of Rs. 34,800

Selection Process

Selection will include:

Preliminary screening
Structured interview
Background investigation
Medical examination
Merit-based final selection

The structured interview carries 100 marks:

Additional qualifications – 30 marks
Relevant experience – 30 marks
Additional language and computer skills – 20 marks
Leadership and community service – 10 marks
Interview Board assessment – 10 marks

Selected candidates must pass the medical examination conducted by the Police Hospital. Successful candidates will receive training at the Sri Lanka Police College.

Required Documents

The following documents should be uploaded with the online application:

Passport-size colour photograph with a white background
Birth certificate
National Identity Card
Educational certificates
Valid driving licence
Professional qualification certificates
Experience certificates
Service release letter, where applicable

Applicants currently serving in a government institution should upload the prescribed recommendation and release letter signed and officially stamped by the Head of the Institution.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Sri Lanka Police website.

Visit www.police.lk
Select the Join Us option
Open the relevant online application
Complete the application and upload the required documents
Submit it before the closing date

Applications should not be sent by post.

Applicants must retain a signed printed copy of the submitted online application and produce it when attending the preliminary screening.

Closing Date

Online applications must be submitted on or before 30 September 2026.

Official Sources

Sri Lanka Police Website:
https://www.police.lk/

Sri Lanka Police – Join Us:
https://www.police.lk/?page_id=2170

Applicants should read the complete Gazette notification before submitting their applications.

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.