New Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Revised Age Provision: Maximum 40 years for serving Public Service or Provincial Public Service applicants.

Qualifications Cut-off: 31 August 2026 – Unchanged

SLIRS Exam Date Released 2026

Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Grade III Examination

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Clause 7(a) relating to the age requirement in the earlier Gazette has been amended.

The revised provision specifies that applicants currently employed in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service are subject to a maximum age limit of 40 years.

Candidates serving in the Public Service must also satisfy the disciplinary condition relating to Public Service Commission Circular No. 01/2020, as stated in the official amendment.

The last date for accepting applications has officially been extended to:

The previous application closing date has been superseded by this official amendment.

The Gazette explicitly confirms that the date used to assess applicants' qualifications remains:

Although the application closing date has been extended, the qualification assessment date has not been extended.

Maximum age: 40 years, subject to the conditions set out in the amendment and the original Gazette.

Applicants who are not serving in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service should refer to the applicable age requirements in the original Gazette. The amended 40-year provision should not be interpreted as a general age limit for every applicant.

The official qualification assessment date is 31 August 2026. The extension of the application deadline to 23 October 2026 does not change this requirement.

1. Visit the official Department of Examinations online application portal.
2. Find the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service Grade III Open Competitive Examination 2026.
3. Read the original Gazette and the amendment dated 16 October 2026.
4. Check your eligibility, age requirement and qualifications as of 31 August 2026.
5. Enter all required personal and educational details accurately.
6. Complete the required examination fee payment using the approved method.
7. Check the information entered in the application.
8. Complete the final submission before 23 October 2026.
9. Save or print the completed application and payment confirmation for future reference.

• Use the correct National Identity Card number.
• Enter an active mobile phone number and email address.
• Complete any required identity or OTP verification.
• Select the correct recruitment examination.
• Provide accurate educational and personal details.
• Make the examination fee payment as instructed.
• Ensure the final application submission has been completed.
• Keep copies of the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.

• National Identity Card details
• Personal and contact information
• Educational certificates and qualification details
• Employment and service details, where applicable
• Valid mobile number and email address
• Examination fee payment details
• Any additional documents specified in the official instructions

1. What is the new SLIRS Grade III application closing date?

The official Gazette amendment dated 16 October 2026 extends the closing date to 23 October 2026.

2. Has the age limit been changed?

Yes. The amendment specifies a maximum age of 40 years for applicants serving in the Public Service or Provincial Public Service, subject to the official conditions.

3. Is the maximum age now 40 years for all applicants?

No. The 40-year provision in the latest amendment specifically concerns serving Public Service and Provincial Public Service applicants. Other candidates must follow the applicable provisions in the original Gazette.

4. Has the qualification assessment date been extended?

No. The Gazette confirms that the qualification assessment date remains 31 August 2026.

5. Where can I apply online?

Candidates can access the Department of Examinations online application portal at applications.doenets.lk/exams.

6. Are all other recruitment conditions unchanged?

Yes. The amendment states that all other conditions in the earlier Gazette remain in effect.

7. Where can I view the official age-limit amendment?

The official amendment is reproduced above and can also be opened using the full-size Gazette notice link.