Sri Lanka Audit Officer Exam 2026 – 244 Vacancies
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026
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 the post of Audit Officer, Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.
According to the Gazette notification dated 11 September 2026, there are 244 vacancies mentioned for this recruitment. Candidates who satisfy the required educational, age and other eligibility requirements can submit their applications online through the official Department of Examinations recruitment examination portal.
🔎 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 Method | Open Competitive Examination |
| Number of Vacancies | 244 Vacancies |
| Application Opening | 14 September 2026 – 9.00 AM |
| Closing Date | 12 October 2026 – 9.00 PM |
| Examination | Expected in December 2026 |
| Application Method | Online Only |
Official Department of Examinations Online Recruitment Examination Portal
📌 Number of Vacancies
The Gazette notification specifies 244 vacancies for recruitment to the post of Audit Officer, Grade II of Class III of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service.
Important: The Audit Service Commission retains authority to determine the final number of appointments based on the vacancies available at the time of recruitment.
💰 Salary Scale
According to the Gazette notification, the salary scale applicable to this post under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 is:
Other allowances approved by the Government for the post may also be payable in accordance with the applicable regulations.
🏛️ Nature of Appointment
- The post is permanent and pensionable, subject to the applicable Government provisions.
- Selected candidates will be appointed subject to a three-year probationary period.
- Officers may be required to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable official language proficiency requirements.
- Confirmation in the post is subject to satisfactory service and fulfilment of the relevant efficiency-bar and other service requirements.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the qualifications specified under the Sri Lanka State Audit Service Minute. The Gazette provides different eligible qualification categories.
Category A – Accounting / Audit Related Qualifications
Eligible qualifications include a recognized degree in an appropriate field where Accounting or Auditing is a principal subject, including relevant degrees connected with:
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Business
- Commercial Management
- Public Management
The Gazette also recognizes specified professional and higher diploma qualifications in accounting, commerce and management, subject to the exact requirements stated in the Gazette.
Category B – Taxation / ICT Related Degrees
A degree from a university or degree-awarding institution recognized by the University Grants Commission in a relevant field such as:
- Taxation
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering Science
- Computer Technology or a related field specified in the Gazette
Recruitment under this qualification category is limited to a maximum of 10% of the relevant Audit Officer recruitment.
🎂 Age Limit
| Applicant Category | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Applicants | 22 – 28 Years |
| Applicants already in Government Service | Maximum 45 Years |
For general applicants, the age requirement is determined as at 12 October 2026. According to the Gazette, eligible candidates should have been born on or before 12 October 2004 and on or after 12 October 1998.
✅ Other Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Applicant must be of good character.
- Applicant should satisfy the required physical and mental fitness standards to perform duties anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- The required educational and other qualifications must be completed by the relevant closing date.
- Applicants should be prepared to produce original educational and professional qualification certificates when requested.
💳 Examination Fee
The Gazette lists online payment methods including:
- Credit cards issued by banks
- Debit cards enabled for internet transactions
- Bank of Ceylon online banking / supported BOC payment method
- Payment through a Bank of Ceylon branch using the prescribed system
📝 Examination Method
Recruitment will be based on a written competitive examination followed by an interview for candidates who satisfy the required examination standards.
| 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 Marks for Interview Eligibility
Candidates who obtain at least the required minimum marks for each applicable paper and the required overall average may be considered for the interview, subject to the number of vacancies and the selection provisions in the Gazette.
🌐 Examination Medium
The examination is conducted in:
Applicants should select their examination medium carefully when completing the online application. The selected examination language cannot normally be changed later.
💻 How to Apply for Audit Officer Exam 2026
- Read the official Gazette notification carefully.
- Confirm that you satisfy the required educational, age and other qualifications.
- Visit the Department of Examinations Online Applications portal.
- Select the relevant Sri Lanka State Audit Service – Audit Officer Open Competitive Examination 2026.
- Complete the online application in accordance with the official instructions.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee using an approved payment method.
- Check all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Keep a copy/printout of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Gazette Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Online Applications Open | 14 September 2026 – 9.00 AM |
| Application Closing Date | 12 October 2026 – 9.00 PM |
| Expected Examination | December 2026 |
📥 Download Audit Officer Gazette 2026
⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants
Do not wait until the final day to submit your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the information provided in the online application is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications or applications that do not satisfy the Gazette requirements may be rejected.
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💬 Join WhatsApp ChannelFrequently Asked Questions – Audit Officer Exam 2026
How many Audit Officer vacancies are available in 2026?
The Gazette notification mentions 244 vacancies for this recruitment.
What is the closing date for the Audit Officer Exam 2026 application?
Online applications close on 12 October 2026 at 9.00 PM.
How can I apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Examinations recruitment examination application portal.
What is the examination fee?
The examination fee specified in the Gazette is Rs. 1,200.
When will the Audit Officer examination be held?
The Gazette states that the examination is expected to be held in December 2026.
Sri Lanka Government Audit Officer Vacancies 2026
Candidates interested in Sri Lanka Government jobs 2026, Audit Officer vacancies, Sri Lanka State Audit Service vacancies, competitive examinations, graduate government jobs and Department of Examinations online applications should read the official Gazette carefully and submit their application before the closing date.
