Excise Inspector Job Vacancies 2026 – 54 Posts
Sri Lanka Excise Department
The Sri Lanka Excise Department, under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has announced 54 Excise Inspector vacancies for 2026 through an open competitive examination.
Eligible Sri Lankan graduates can apply online through the Department of Examinations. Read the educational qualifications, salary, age requirements, examination details and application instructions below.
Excise Inspector Vacancies 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization | Sri Lanka Excise Department |
| Position | Inspector of Excise |
| Vacancies | 54 |
| Qualification | Recognized Degree + GCE O/L Requirements |
| Age Limit | 21–35 Years (exception applies) |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 63,070 – 91,630 |
| Application Opens | 09 November 2026, 9.00 AM |
| Closing Date | 07 December 2026, 9.00 PM |
| Exam Fee | Rs. 1,200 |
| Exam Date | February 2027 (planned) |
| Exam Location | Colombo |
| Application Method | Online Only |
Educational Qualifications
1. University Degree
Applicants must possess a degree from a university or degree-awarding institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
2. GCE Ordinary Level
Applicants must have credit passes in both Mathematics and English at the GCE O/L examination.
Age Requirements
Applicants must be between 21 and 35 years of age as at 07 December 2026.
Eligible dates of birth: 07 December 1991 to 07 December 2005, inclusive.
Exception: The Gazette specifies no age limit for graduates holding departmental posts in the Excise Department.
Physical and Other Requirements
- Minimum height without footwear: 5 feet 6 inches.
- Chest measurement without inhalation: 33 inches.
- Minimum eyesight: 6/6 and 6/12 without spectacles or contact lenses, as specified in the Gazette.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- Must be a Sri Lankan citizen of good character.
Physical fitness will be checked before the structured interview. Refer to the official Gazette for the exact requirements.
Salary and Training Allowance
Salary progression: Rs. 63,070 + 24 annual increments of Rs. 1,190, reaching Rs. 91,630.
Training allowance: Rs. 20,000 per month during the three-month training period.
Successful trainees will be appointed subject to a three-year probationary period and the applicable service requirements.
Competitive Examination Details
The written examination is expected to be conducted in Colombo in February 2027.
| Question Paper | Duration | Marks | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitude Test | 1 Hour | 100 | 40% |
| General Paper | 1 Hour | 100 | 40% |
Examination Syllabus
Aptitude: Reasoning, intelligence, decision-making, mathematical and figure-based problems, vocabulary and language-related questions.
General Paper: General knowledge, current affairs and social developments in Sri Lanka and around the world.
Applicants must sit both papers in one selected language medium: Sinhala, Tamil or English.
Selection Procedure
- Open competitive written examination.
- Minimum qualifying marks in both written papers.
- Verification of physical requirements.
- Suitability assessment interview.
- Final merit ranking based on the combined written examination and interview marks, subject to available vacancies.
The interview carries a maximum of 100 marks, covering additional educational qualifications (20), language ability (10), sports achievements (35), other skills and training (30), and interview-board assessment (5).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Select the Excise Inspector Open Competitive Examination 2026 when applications open.
- Download and read the application instructions.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Check all personal, educational and examination details.
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,200 using an approved payment method.
- Submit the application before the deadline and retain the confirmation and payment record.
Accepted fee payment methods: Bank credit card, internet-enabled debit card, Bank of Ceylon online banking/Flex, or Bank of Ceylon teller-slip payment, according to the Gazette instructions.
The online application period begins on 09 November 2026 at 9.00 AM. Applications close on 07 December 2026 at 9.00 PM. The application may not appear on the portal before opening time. Examination fees are non-refundable.
Official Gazette and Online Application
Select your preferred language below to view the Gazette details.
English and Tamil buttons currently lead to the Gazette collection page. The Sinhala button opens the supplied recruitment PDF directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Source
Government Gazette: 06 November 2026, Part I, Section (IIA), pages 22–25.
Recruiting Department: Sri Lanka Excise Department, No. 353, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya.
Applicants should read the complete Gazette notification before applying. In the event of a discrepancy between language versions, the Gazette specifies that the Sinhala notice prevails.
