Northern Province ICT Officer Competitive Examination 2026 – Applications Open for 02 Vacancies

The Northern Provincial Public Service Commission has announced an Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Class 2, Grade II of the Information and Communication Technology Officer Service – 2026.

The examination is intended to recruit eligible candidates for 02 vacancies in the Northern Provincial ICT Service.

According to official Notice No. R/2026/16, the examination is scheduled to be held in November 2026, and applications will close on 30 October 2026.

📌 Quick Information

🏛️ Institution: Northern Provincial Public Service Commission
📢 Notice Number: R/2026/16
💼 Post: Information and Communication Technology Officer
📋 Service Grade: Class 2, Grade II
👥 Vacancies: 02
🎓 Qualifications: Recognised ICT/Computer Science Degree, Relevant Postgraduate Qualification or NVQ Level 7 with Experience, as specified
👤 Age Limit: 21–35 Years
📍 Eligibility: Northern Province Residence/Birth Conditions Apply
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 62,230–114,140 (MN-6-2025)
📝 Examination: Open Competitive Written Examination
💵 Examination Fee: Rs. 500
📅 Expected Examination Month: November 2026
📮 Application Method: Registered Post
⏰ Closing Date: 30 October 2026
🌐 Official Website: https://www.np.gov.lk/

Official Sinhala Notice

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Official Tamil Notice

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Download Sinhala Application

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1. About the Recruitment Examination

The Northern Provincial Public Service Commission has announced a competitive examination to fill two ICT Officer vacancies in Class 2, Grade II of the Northern Provincial Information and Communication Technology Service.

Recruitment will be based on written examination performance and verification of eligibility at an interview.

The appointing authority reserves the right to determine the number and effective date of appointments and may decide not to fill some or all of the advertised vacancies.

2. Appointment and Service Conditions

Selected candidates will be appointed subject to:

A three-year probationary period.
The relevant Northern Provincial ICT Service Minute and applicable regulations.
Successful completion of the first Efficiency Bar Examination within three years of appointment.
Acquisition of the prescribed second official language proficiency before completing three years of service.
Transfers and service anywhere within the Northern Province.

The position is described as permanent and pensionable.

3. Salary Scale

Salary Code: MN-6-2025

Advertised Consolidated Salary Scale:

Rs. 62,230 – 10 × 1,190 – 11 × 1,360 – 15 × 1,670 – Rs. 114,140

The notice states that the actual salary payable is governed by the relevant provisions of Schedule III of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.

Candidates must pass the first Efficiency Bar Examination before reaching the fourth salary step.

4. General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be citizens of Sri Lanka.
Be of good character.
Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position.
Be between 21 and 35 years of age, inclusive, on 30 October 2026.
Meet all prescribed qualifications by the application closing date.

Northern Province Residence Requirement

Applicants must satisfy one of the following:

Option A: Have been permanently resident in the Northern Province for at least three consecutive years during the six-year period immediately preceding the application closing date.

Option B: The applicant or their parents must have been born in the Northern Province, and the applicant must have maintained permanent residence in the Northern Province for five consecutive years.

Permanent residence must be supported by electoral register records at the interview.

5. Educational and Professional Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy one of the qualification pathways specified in the official notice.

Pathway 1 – ICT or Computer Science Degree

A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology awarded by a UGC-recognised university or recognised degree-awarding institution.

Pathway 2 – Degree with ICT Component or Postgraduate Diploma

One of the following:

A recognised degree with Computer Science or Information Technology as a major subject, with at least one-third of the degree content related to Computer Science or ICT.

A recognised Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.

Pathway 3 – Degree and Relevant Postgraduate Degree

Both:

A recognised degree.

AND

A recognised postgraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.

Pathway 4 – NVQ Qualification and Experience

Both:

A qualification of at least NVQ Level 7, or equivalent, recognised by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).

AND

Two years of professional experience in the Information Technology field at a government, semi-government or other TVEC-recognised institution.

Applicants should consult the original notice for the exact wording of the accepted qualifications.

6. Recruitment and Selection Procedure

Recruitment will be based on merit in the written competitive examination.

Candidates who qualify in the examination will be called for a general interview to verify their educational qualifications, professional qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

No marks will be awarded for the interview.

Final selection will be based on written examination merit, subject to eligibility verification and the number of vacancies.

7. Written Examination Structure

The examination will consist of three question papers and will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil.

Applicants must select one examination medium and answer all papers in that same language. The selected medium cannot be changed later.

Paper	Duration	Marks
Information and Communication Technology	2 Hours	100
Aptitude	1 Hour	100
General Intelligence	1 Hour	100
Total	4 Hours	300

Paper I – Information and Communication Technology

The syllabus includes:

ICT principles.
Computer architecture and operating systems.
Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database management.
Office software packages and hardware.
Data communication and computer networks.
Internet, web design and emerging internet services.
Email.
ICT project life cycle.
Knowledge and supervisory abilities related to these areas.

Paper II – Aptitude

This paper assesses:

Statistical ability.
Critical reasoning.

It consists of 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions, all of which must be answered.

Paper III – General Intelligence

This paper assesses:

Analytical skills.
Logical comprehension.
Interpretation and reasoning.
Numerical, linguistic and figurative relationships.
Application of knowledge and drawing conclusions.

It consists of 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions, all of which must be answered.

Minimum Marks Required

Candidates must obtain:

At least 40% in each question paper.
At least 50% of the total marks across all three papers.

Meeting these minimum marks is necessary for consideration for the interview, subject to merit ranking.

8. Examination Fee

Examination Fee: Rs. 500

The fee must be paid at a Divisional Secretariat located in the Northern Province, in favour of:

Secretary, Provincial Public Service Commission, Northern Province

The original payment receipt must be securely attached to the designated section of the application without covering the relevant information.

The examination fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another examination.

9. How to Apply

Step 1 – Download the Application

Visit the official Northern Provincial Council website:

Home

Download the prescribed application form published with the examination notice.

Step 2 – Complete the Application

Complete the application carefully with accurate personal, educational and other required details.

The applicant’s signature must be certified by an authorised person as specified in the official notice.

Step 3 – Pay the Examination Fee

Pay Rs. 500 at an eligible Divisional Secretariat in the Northern Province.

Attach the payment receipt to the application as instructed.

Step 4 – Send by Registered Post

Send the completed application by registered post to:

Secretary
Provincial Public Service Commission
No. 393/48, Kovil Road
Nallur, Jaffna
Sri Lanka

Important Envelope Reference:

Write NP/07/10/01/236 on the upper-left corner of the envelope.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

The completed application must be received on or before the closing date.

10. Examination Admission and Identity Verification

Admission cards will be issued by the Secretary of the Northern Provincial Public Service Commission.

Receiving an admission card does not confirm that an applicant satisfies all eligibility requirements.

Candidates must present one of the following valid identity documents:

National Identity Card.
Valid Sri Lankan Passport.
Valid Sri Lankan Driving Licence.

Candidates who do not receive their admission card at least five days before the examination should contact the Commission using the instructions in the official notice.

Examination Contact: 021-2219939

Email: examppscnp@gmail.com

11. Examination Results

The Commission will publish examination results through the official Northern Provincial Council website.

Website: https://www.np.gov.lk/

Section: Exams & Recruitments → Results

Candidates will be able to access and download their individual result certificates through the relevant section.

12. Important Notices

The examination is expected to take place in November 2026; the exact examination date is not specified.
All required qualifications must be fulfilled by 30 October 2026.
Northern Province residence or birth-related eligibility conditions apply.
The examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil.
Applications must be submitted by registered post.
The Commission may reject incomplete or ineligible applications.
The Tamil-language notice will prevail if discrepancies arise between language versions.

13. Official Source

Notice: R/2026/16

Title: Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Class 2, Grade II of the Northern Provincial ICT Officer Service – 2026

Issued By: Secretary, Northern Provincial Public Service Commission

Notice Date: 13 October 2026

Official Website: https://www.np.gov.lk/

Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Applicants are strongly advised to read the complete official eight-page notice and prescribed application form before applying.

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.