Eastern Province Driver (Open and Limited) Exam Vacancies 2026

May 26, 2026

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Eastern Province Driver (Open and Limited) Exam Vacancies 2026

Job Description

NEW GOVERNMENT VACANCY 2026

Eastern Province Driver Vacancies 2026 – Open & Limited Exam

Recruitment to Grade III Driver Posts – Eastern Provincial Public Service

Important: Applications are accepted online only. Online application opens on 26 May 2026 at 9.00 AM and closes on 22 June 2026 at 10.00 PM.

Post Details

Organization
Eastern Provincial Public Service Commission

Post
Driver Grade III

Application Closing Date
22 June 2026

Exam Medium
Sinhala / Tamil

Open Exam & Limited Exam

Exam Type	Recruitment Share	Who Can Apply
Open Competitive Exam	80%	Eligible permanent residents of Eastern Province
Limited Competitive Exam	20%	Eligible officers already serving in the Eastern Provincial Public Service

Salary Scale

PL 3 – 2025 Salary Scale:
Rs. 42,780 – 10x490 – 10x540 – 10x590 – 12x630 – Rs. 66,540

Open Exam Qualifications

Sri Lankan citizen.
Permanent resident of Eastern Province.
Age: 18 – 45 years.
Minimum height: 5 feet.
Passed G.C.E. O/L with 6 subjects including Sinhala or Tamil and at least 2 Credit passes, or NVQ Level 3 qualification.
Valid driving licence for B and C vehicle classes.
Minimum 3 years driving experience after obtaining the licence.
Good physical fitness and good eyesight.

Limited Exam Qualifications

Must be serving in Eastern Provincial Public Service.
Grade 8 / Year 9 educational qualification.
Valid driving licence for B and C vehicle classes.
Minimum 3 years licence validity before closing date.
Minimum 5 years continuous, permanent and satisfactory service.
Minimum height: 5 feet.
Good physical fitness and good eyesight.

Application Fee

Examination fee: Rs. 1,000
Payment should be made to the Secretary, Provincial Public Service Commission, Eastern Province through any Divisional Secretariat in Eastern Province. Payment receipt must be uploaded with the online application.

Exam Structure

Paper / Test	Marks	Duration / Pass Mark
Aptitude Test	100	1 Hour / 40%
General Knowledge	100	1 Hour / 40%
Trade Test	100	Practical Driving / Road Signs / Motor Mechanism

Exam Cities

Trincomalee
01

Batticaloa
02

Ampara
03

Kalmunai
04

How to Apply

Visit the official online application website.
Complete the online application in English.
Upload the payment receipt.
Download and print the submitted application.
Sign and certify the application.
Send the printed application by registered post before the closing date.

Postal Address:
Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission,
Eastern Province,
Kanniya Road, Varothaya Nagar,
Trincomalee.

Apply Online Official Website

Download Official Notices

Open Exam – Tamil PDF Open Exam – Sinhala PDF Limited Exam – Tamil PDF Limited Exam – Sinhala PDF