Applications are invited for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Colonization Officer Service – 2026 in the Land Administration Department of the Eastern Provincial Public Service.

Eligible candidates who permanently reside in the Eastern Province can submit their applications online. According to the official recruitment notice, 13 vacancies are available and recruitment will be made based on merit through a competitive written examination.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants should possess the educational qualifications specified in the official recruitment notice, including:

• Pass the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in six subjects in one sitting, including the required passes in Language, Mathematics and Science as specified in the notice.
• Pass the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in three subjects in one sitting, subject to the science, mathematics, technology or agriculture-related subject requirements stated in the official advertisement.

👤 Age Limit

Candidates should be not less than 18 years and not more than 30 years as at the closing date of applications.

💰 Salary Scale

The salary scale stated in the recruitment notice under salary category MN 03-2025 is:

💳 Examination Fee

The examination fee is Rs. 1,000. Applicants should follow the payment and receipt submission instructions provided in the official advertisement.

📝 Examination Structure

Candidates must obtain at least 40% in each examination paper to qualify.

📍 Proposed Examination Centres

• Trincomalee
• Batticaloa
• Ampara
• Kalmunai

🌐 Apply Online

Eligible applicants should carefully read the official advertisement before submitting the online application.

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