Sri Lanka Audit Officer Exam 2026 – 244 Vacancies
Age Limit Increased to 35 Years | Application Closing Date Extended to 12 November 2026
The Audit Service Commission has amended the recruitment notice for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.
✅ New Age Limit: 22 – 35 Years
✅ New Application Closing Date: 12 November 2026
✅ Qualification Completion Date: 12 October 2026
✅ Already Applied: Candidates who have already applied do not need to apply again.
Sri Lanka Audit Officer Recruitment 2026
The Audit Service Commission has called applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.
The recruitment includes 244 Audit Officer vacancies. Applications are submitted online through the official Department of Examinations recruitment examination portal.
The original notification was published in the Government Gazette dated 11 September 2026. An amendment published in the Gazette dated 02 October 2026 increased the maximum age limit and extended the application deadline.
🔎 Audit Officer Exam 2026 – Quick Details
| Recruiting Authority | Audit Service Commission |
| Service | Sri Lanka State Audit Service |
| Post | Audit Officer |
| Grade / Class | Grade II of Class III |
| Recruitment | Open Competitive Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 244 Vacancies |
| Updated Age Limit | 22 – 35 Years |
| New Closing Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Qualifications Must Be Completed By | 12 October 2026 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,200 |
| Application Method | Online |
Department of Examinations – Online Recruitment Examination Portal
📌 Number of Vacancies
The recruitment notification states that there are 244 vacancies for Audit Officer, Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service.
🎂 Audit Officer Age Limit 2026 – Amended
Applicants must be not less than 22 years and not more than 35 years of age on the prescribed date.
⚠️ Important Qualification Date
The application closing date has been extended to 12 November 2026. However, the amendment does not change the date by which applicants must possess the required qualifications.
All required qualifications must have been completed by 12 October 2026.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the qualifications prescribed in the official Sri Lanka State Audit Service recruitment notification.
Accounting / Auditing Related Qualifications
Relevant qualifications include recognized qualifications in areas such as:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Commerce
- Business
- Commercial Management
- Public Management
Taxation / ICT Related Qualifications
Relevant recognized degree fields may include:
- Taxation
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering Science
- Computer Technology or another field specified in the Gazette
💰 Audit Officer Salary Scale
According to the original recruitment notification, the applicable salary code is AS 01-2025.
🏛️ Nature of Appointment
- Appointment to the Sri Lanka State Audit Service.
- Selected candidates may be required to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable official language requirements.
- Applicants must satisfy the required physical and mental fitness standards.
- Other service conditions apply according to the relevant Service Minute and Gazette.
✅ Other Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Applicant must be of good character.
- Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
- Required qualifications must have been completed by 12 October 2026.
- Original certificates must be produced when requested.
💳 Examination Fee
Applicants should follow the official online payment instructions available in the Department of Examinations application system.
📝 Examination Subjects
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 1½ Hours | 100 |
| Creativity, Analytical Ability and Communication Skills | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Auditing | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Information & Communication Technology Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Aptitude for ICT Management | 2 Hours | 100 |
📊 Minimum Examination Marks
🌐 Examination Medium
The examination is available in the following languages:
💻 How to Apply for Audit Officer Exam 2026
- Read the original Gazette and the amendment carefully.
- Check whether you meet the required educational or professional qualification.
- Check the amended 22–35 years age requirement.
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Select the relevant Sri Lanka State Audit Service Audit Officer examination.
- Enter all required personal and qualification information.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit your application before 12 November 2026.
Applicants who have already submitted an application for this examination do not need to submit another application following the amendment.
📅 Audit Officer Exam 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Gazette Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Online Applications Opened | 14 September 2026 |
| Amendment Gazette Date | 02 October 2026 |
| Qualifications Must Be Completed By | 12 October 2026 |
| New Application Closing Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Expected Examination | December 2026 |
📥 Audit Officer Gazette 2026 – Download
⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants
Although the application closing date has been extended until 12 November 2026, the required educational and other qualifications must have been completed by 12 October 2026. Carefully read both the original Gazette and the amendment before submitting your application.
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💬 Join WhatsApp ChannelFrequently Asked Questions – Audit Officer Exam 2026
What is the age limit for Audit Officer vacancies 2026?
According to the latest amendment, applicants must be 22 to 35 years old.
What is the new Audit Officer application closing date?
The application closing date has been extended to 12 November 2026.
Has the qualification date been extended?
No. Required qualifications must have been completed by 12 October 2026.
I already applied. Should I apply again?
No. Applicants who have already submitted their applications are not required to apply again.
How many Audit Officer vacancies are available?
The recruitment notice mentions 244 Audit Officer vacancies.
Where can I download the English Gazette?
The English, Sinhala and Tamil Gazette documents are available in the Gazette Download section above.
How can I apply for Audit Officer Exam 2026?
Applications should be submitted online through the Department of Examinations recruitment examination portal.
Sri Lanka Audit Officer Vacancies 2026 – 244 Posts
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