📢 Applications are now open for the Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS) Limited Competitive Examination 2026. This examination is conducted to fill 24 existing vacancies in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Planning Service.
Eligible Sri Lankan applicants can apply online through the Department of Examinations.
📌 Basic Details
- 📍 Service: Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS)
- 📍 Grade: Grade III
- 📍 Vacancies: 24
- 📍 Exam Type: Limited Competitive Exam
- 📍 Conducted By: Department of Examinations
- 📍 Exam Date: July 2026
- 📍 Location: Colombo
📝 Exam Structure
- ✔️ Comprehension – 100 Marks (2 Hours)
- ✔️ Case Study – 100 Marks (1 Hour)
- ✔️ Planning Subject – 100 Marks (2 Hours)
- ✔️ Interview (Qualification Verification)
⚠️ Minimum 40% required for each paper.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
- ✔️ Degree from a recognized local university
- ✔️ OR foreign university recognized by UGC
- ✔️ OR university established under Act of Parliament
- ✔️ OR degree recognized under Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 (Section 25A)
💼 Experience Requirements
- ✔️ Permanent appointment in public/provincial public service
- ✔️ Minimum 05 years active service
- ✔️ Salary Code: MN-1-2025 or above OR SL-1-2025
- ✔️ Satisfactory service record
⚠️ Important Notes
- 📌 Exam medium: Sinhala / Tamil / English
- 📌 Application must be submitted in English only
- 📌 Maximum 3 attempts allowed
- 📌 Religious clergy are not eligible
- 📌 Admission card issued online only
🖥️ Application Method
Applications must be submitted online only via:
👉 Department of Examinations Website
Our Services → Online Applications → Recruitment Exams / E.B. Exams
📢 Apply before the closing date. Late applications will be rejected!