GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION 2026

Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Grade III Exam 2026 – 200 Vacancies

Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service

Official Gazette and Application Instructions Released The official Gazette notification and common online recruitment application instructions for the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Grade III Open Competitive Examination 2026 are now available. Applicants should read both documents before submitting the online application.

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Inland Revenue Service Exam Vacancies 2026

Applications are invited for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026.

This competitive examination is expected to recruit suitable candidates for approximately 200 vacancies in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service.

Eligible Sri Lankan citizens can submit applications online through the official Department of Examinations application portal. Candidates must verify their educational qualifications, age requirements, examination fee, application procedure and all other conditions from the official Gazette and application instructions.

Examination Details

Examination	Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III
Service	Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service
Grade	Grade III
Number of Vacancies	200 Vacancies
Application Method	Online Application
Gazette Date	31 July 2026
Closing Date	31 August 2026
Official Gazette	Released
Application Instructions	Released

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Available Position

Grade III Officer Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service

Total number of vacancies: 200

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess the educational and other qualifications specified in the official Gazette notification.

All required qualifications must have been completed on or before the application closing date. Candidates should not apply without confirming that they satisfy every eligibility requirement.

General Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship Applicant must satisfy the citizenship requirements stated in the Gazette.

Educational Qualifications Required qualifications must be completed before the closing date.

Age Limit Applicants must comply with the age conditions mentioned in the Gazette.

Good Character Candidates must be of good character and suitable for government service.

Physical Fitness Selected candidates may be required to satisfy prescribed medical requirements.

Other Conditions All other service and recruitment conditions stated in the Gazette will apply.

Competitive Examination

Recruitment will be conducted through an open competitive examination. Applicants should refer to the official Gazette for examination subjects, syllabus, marks, duration, medium of examination and required pass marks.

The examination date, admission card information and examination centres may be announced separately by the Department of Examinations.

Selection Procedure

Submission of the online application.
Participation in the prescribed written competitive examination.
Selection according to examination results and merit order.
Verification of educational and other certificates.
Appointment subject to all conditions stated in the official Gazette.

Examination Fee

Applicants should check the official Gazette and common recruitment application instructions for the examination fee, approved payment methods, payment deadline and payment confirmation requirements.

How to Apply Online

Open the Department of Examinations online application portal.
Select the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Grade III Open Competitive Examination 2026.
Read the Gazette notification and common recruitment instructions carefully.
Enter your personal, contact and educational information correctly.
Pay the examination fee using an approved payment method.
Check all entered information before submitting the application.
Submit the online application before the closing date.
Download or print the completed application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Common Recruitment Application Instructions

Application Instructions Now Available

The common online recruitment examination application instructions have been released. Applicants should read the complete instructions before starting the online application.

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Important Online Application Guidelines

Complete the online application in English.
Use the applicant’s correct National Identity Card number.
Enter an active mobile number and email address.
Complete the OTP verification process.
Select the correct recruitment examination before applying.
Enter all personal and educational information accurately.
Pay the examination fee through an approved payment method.
Complete the final submission after payment confirmation.
Download and retain a copy of the submitted application.

Important

Saving the application without completing the payment and final submission process may not be considered a valid application.

Important Dates

Gazette Date 31 July 2026

Application Closing Date 31 August 2026

Documents and Information to Prepare

National Identity Card details
Personal and contact information
Educational qualification details
Examination fee payment information
A valid email address and mobile number
Any additional information requested in the Gazette or application instructions

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Important Application Notice

Do not submit the application using unverified information. Confirm the examination name, qualifications, age limit, examination fee, closing date, payment procedure and all other requirements from the official Gazette and application instructions before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of this examination? Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026.

How many vacancies are available? The recruitment notice indicates approximately 200 Grade III vacancies.

What is the application closing date? The stated application closing date is 31 August 2026.

How can candidates apply? Applications must be submitted through the official Department of Examinations online application portal.

Are the online application instructions available? Yes. The common recruitment instructions PDF is available through the instruction buttons provided in this post.

Is the official Gazette available? Yes. The Gazette PDF can be viewed or downloaded using the buttons provided above.

Should applicants keep a copy of the application? Yes. Applicants should save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

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Applicants must refer to the official Gazette, common recruitment instructions and Department of Examinations notices for final and legally valid information.