Sri Lanka State Audit Service Audit Officer Vacancies 2026 – 244 Posts
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was October 12, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Audit Service Commission invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Audit Officers to Class III of Grade II in the field/office-based service category of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.
A total of 244 eligible persons are expected to be recruited through this competitive examination.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Audit Service Commission
💼 Post: Audit Officer
📋 Service: Sri Lanka State Audit Service
🎯 Grade: Class III of Grade II
👥 Vacancies: 244
📑 Appointment: Permanent & Pensionable
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 64,610 – 116,520
💵 Initial Salary Step: Rs. 64,610
📝 Recruitment: Open Competitive Examination
💳 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200
🌐 Application Method: Online Only
📅 Examination: December 2026
📍 Examination Location: Colombo
⏰ Closing Date: 12 October 2026 at 9.00 p.m.
English Notice
🎓 Educational / Professional Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the qualifications specified in the official recruitment notice.
Eligible qualification routes include specified qualifications related to:
- Accountancy
- Commerce
- Business / State Management
- Auditing
- Chartered Accountancy
- Certified Management Accountancy
- Higher Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or Commerce
The notice also provides an eligible degree route covering specified fields including:
- Taxation
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering Science
- Computer Technology
Applicants should carefully check the complete qualification requirements in the official notice before submitting an application.
👤 Age Requirement
General applicants should be:
- Not less than 22 years
- Not more than 28 years
The age requirement is calculated as at 12 October 2026.
For officers already in the Public Service, the age should not exceed 45 years.
📑 Appointment & Service Conditions
The post is permanent and pensionable.
Successful applicants will initially be appointed subject to a probationary period of three years.
Selected officers should be prepared to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
💰 Salary
Salary Scale:
Rs. 64,610 – 116,520
Salary Code: AS 01 – 2025
Initial Salary Step: Rs. 64,610
Other allowances approved by the Government for the post will also be applicable.
💳 Examination Fee
The examination fee is:
Rs. 1,200
Payment should be made using one of the payment methods available through the online application system.
💻 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka.
The online application should be completed only in English.
Online applications are available under:
“Online Application – Recruitment Exams / E.B Exams”
through the Department of Examinations online services.
📅 Online Application Period
Opening:
14 September 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
Closing:
12 October 2026 at 9.00 p.m.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the closing date to submit their applications.
📝 Examination
The examination is scheduled to be held in Colombo in December 2026.
The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
The recruitment process includes a written competitive examination followed by an interview for eligible candidates.
Applicants should carefully read the official Gazette notice for the applicable question papers, examination syllabus, qualification stream and examination-medium requirements.
⚠️ Important Notice
Applicants must satisfy all required qualifications by the closing date.
Before applying, carefully read the complete official Gazette notification and the online application instructions issued by the Department of Examinations.
Incomplete applications and applications that do not comply with the prescribed requirements may be rejected.
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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