🔴 Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 – 244 Vacancies | Sri Lanka State Audit Service

The Audit Service Commission has announced an Open Competitive Examination for the recruitment of 244 Audit Officers to Class III of Grade II in the field/office-based service category of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.

Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens who meet the qualifications specified in the Gazette notification.

📢 Audit Officer Vacancies 2026 – Key Details

📌 Post: Audit Officer
📌 Service: Sri Lanka State Audit Service
📌 Class: Class III of Grade II
📌 Number of Vacancies: 244
📌 Recruitment: Open Competitive Examination
📌 Examination: December 2026
📌 Examination Centre: Colombo
📌 Application Opens: 14 September 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
📌 Application Closes: 12 October 2026 at 9.00 p.m.
📌 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200/-
📌 Application Method: Online

The examination will be conducted by the Commissioner General of Examinations. The Audit Service Commission reserves the right to postpone or cancel the examination.

💼 Appointment & Service Conditions

The selected candidates will be appointed as Audit Officers in Class III of Grade II of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service.

✅ This is a permanent and pensionable post.

✅ Successful applicants will be appointed on three years’ probation.

✅ Confirmation will depend on satisfactory work, attendance and conduct, together with passing the required Efficiency Bar Examination before completion of the probation period.

✅ Selected officers may be required to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

✅ Officers will also be subject to the relevant Establishments Code, Government Financial Regulations and other applicable government rules, circulars and instructions.

💰 Salary – Audit Officer 2026

The salary scale for the post is:

Rs. 64,610 – 10 × Rs. 1,190 – 11 × Rs. 1,360 – 15 × Rs. 1,670 – Rs. 116,520/-

💵 Initial Salary: Rs. 64,610/-

Salary Code: AS 01–2025

Other government-approved allowances applicable to the post will also be paid.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the qualifications specified under the relevant Service Minute of the Sri Lanka State Audit Service.

📚 Category 7.2.1.1.1 (a)

Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:

🎓 A degree related to Accountancy, Commerce, and Business/State Management, with Accountancy or Auditing as a main subject, obtained from a university or degree-awarding institute recognized by the University Grants Commission.

OR

📖 Licentiate II / Intermediate level, Accountancy or Business Certificate II, Business level, Business level II or an above examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.

OR

📖 Management Level or above examination of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka.

OR

🎓 A Higher Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or Commerce from the relevant Sri Lankan technical/higher education institutions specified in the Gazette.

💻 Category 7.2.1.1.1 (b)

Applicants may also qualify with a degree in fields including:

🔹 Taxation
🔹 Information Technology
🔹 Computer Science
🔹 Computer Engineering Science
🔹 Computer Technology

The Gazette states that selection under this category is subject to a maximum of 10% of the Audit Officer posts.

🎯 Age Limit

Applicants should be:

🔹 Not less than 22 years, and
🔹 Not more than 28 years

as at the closing date of applications, 12 October 2026.

The Gazette specifies the relevant birth-date range as 12 October 1998 to 12 October 2004, inclusive of the stated limits.

For officers already in the public service, the age should not exceed 45 years.

🇱🇰 Other Requirements

All applicants must:

✅ Be a citizen of Sri Lanka
✅ Have an excellent moral character
✅ Not be a member of the clergy of any religion
✅ Satisfy all required qualifications by the closing date of applications.

💳 Examination Fee

The examination fee is:

💰 Rs. 1,200/-

Payment can be made through the online application system using:

💳 Bank credit card
💳 Bank debit card with internet transaction facilities
🏦 Online Banking / Flex App of Bank of Ceylon
🏦 Any branch of Bank of Ceylon

The Gazette states that the full examination fee must be paid. Applications involving overpayment or underpayment will be rejected, and the examination fee will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

Applications must be completed online and in English.

The application is available through:

Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka – Online Application – Recruitment Exams / E.B Exams

🌐 Official Website: www.doenets.lk

📅 Opening Date: 14 September 2026 – 9.00 a.m.
⏰ Closing Date: 12 October 2026 – 9.00 p.m.

Applicants are advised to download and carefully follow the technical instructions before completing the online application.

⚠️ Incomplete applications will be rejected without prior notice. Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in their applications.

📝 Audit Officer Examination 2026

The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

Applicants must sit the examination in the language medium permitted under the Gazette provisions relating to their qualifying examination. All question papers must be answered in the same language.

📖 Examination Subjects

The Gazette lists the following six question papers:

No.	Subject	Duration	Marks
1️⃣	IQ	1½ Hours	100
2️⃣	Creative, Analytical and Communication Skills	3 Hours	100
3️⃣	Financial Accountancy	3 Hours	100
4️⃣	Auditing	3 Hours	100
5️⃣	Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology	2 Hours	100
6️⃣	Aptitude Test for Information and Communication Technology Management	2 Hours	100

Applicants applying under 7.2.1.1.1 (a) must sit for three question papers, including the IQ paper and at least one of Financial Accountancy or Auditing.

Applicants applying under 7.2.1.1.1 (b) must sit for three question papers, including the IQ paper. The application must clearly state the relevant category, and this cannot subsequently be changed.

📊 Minimum Marks Required

Applicants must obtain:

🎯 At least 40% for each question paper, and
🎯 An overall average of at least 50% for the written examination

to be eligible to be called for the interview.

The general interview is conducted to verify educational qualifications and service records. No marks are awarded for the interview.

🏆 Selection for Appointment

Selection will be based on the total marks obtained for the three relevant question papers in the written examination.

Applicants with the highest marks will be selected according to the provisions of the Gazette.

The Gazette also provides for selection, subject to a maximum of 10% of vacancies, of applicants with relevant degrees in areas such as Valuation, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Computer Technology.

📚 Examination Syllabus

The Gazette provides the syllabus in Appendix 01 of the Service Minute.

🧠 1. IQ

The IQ paper evaluates areas including:

🔹 Analytical skills
🔹 Comprehension
🔹 Interpretation skills
🔹 Adaptability to different circumstances
🔹 Reaching conclusions using numerical, linguistic and graphical structures and relationships

⏱️ Duration: 1½ Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

✍️ 2. Creative, Analytical and Communication Skills

This paper evaluates applicants’ ability to:

🔹 Analyse information
🔹 Collect and present views and information
🔹 Demonstrate reasoning and creative abilities
🔹 Understand complex paragraphs, documents or memoranda
🔹 Express core ideas clearly and accurately in their own words

⏱️ Duration: 3 Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

📊 3. Financial Accountancy

Major areas include:

🔹 Structural Framework for Financial Reporting
🔹 Regulatory Framework
🔹 Sri Lanka Accounting Standards
🔹 Preparation and presentation of financial statements
🔹 Cash Flow Statements
🔹 Financial Statement Analysis
🔹 Accounting Ratios
🔹 Consolidated Financial Statements

⏱️ Duration: 3 Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

🔍 4. Auditing

The Auditing syllabus covers areas including:

🔹 Business Environment
🔹 Good Governance, Risk and Compliance
🔹 Business Procedures and Internal Control
🔹 Responsibility of Certification and Related Services
🔹 Audit Process
🔹 Audit Evidence
🔹 Audit Reports
🔹 Ethical Requirements
🔹 Quality of Auditing

⏱️ Duration: 3 Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

💻 5. Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology

This paper evaluates knowledge and skills relating to:

🔹 ICT management
🔹 Resolving IT issues
🔹 IT project management
🔹 System analysis
🔹 Planning
🔹 Software development

⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

🖥️ 6. Aptitude Test for ICT Management

This paper evaluates applicants’ aptitude for ICT management, including knowledge related to:

🔹 Software development
🔹 Software installation
🔹 Software maintenance
🔹 New trends in Information and Communication Technology

⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
🎯 Marks: 100

🪪 Examination Hall Requirements

Applicants must present their admission and prove their identity at the examination hall.

The following documents are accepted for identity verification:

🪪 National Identity Card
🛂 Valid Passport
🚗 Valid Sri Lankan Driving Licence

Applicants must also comply with the examination hall rules concerning identity verification and electronic communication devices.

⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants

Applicants should carefully verify their qualifications before submitting the application.

If it is later found that an applicant does not possess the required qualifications, the candidature may be cancelled at any stage.

The Gazette also states that deliberately providing false information or intentionally suppressing important facts may result in dismissal from Government service.

📅 Important Dates at a Glance

📌 Gazette Date: 11 September 2026
📌 Applications Open: 14 September 2026 – 9.00 a.m.
📌 Applications Close: 12 October 2026 – 9.00 p.m.
📌 Examination: December 2026
📌 Number of Vacancies: 244
📌 Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200/-
📌 Initial Salary: Rs. 64,610/-

The above information is based on the Audit Service Commission Gazette notification dated 11 September 2026.

📢 Share This Vacancy

📲 Know someone who is eligible for the Audit Officer Recruitment 2026?

👉 Share this vacancy with your friends, university graduates and other eligible candidates.

🔔 Follow our website for more Sri Lankan Government Job Vacancies, Gazette Notifications, Courses and Examination Updates.

📲 Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

👉 Follow Our Whatsapp Channel for the latest Government Job Vacancies, Gazette notifications and important updates.

Official Gazette Source: Audit Service Commission – Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Audit Officers to Class III of Grade II in the Sri Lanka State Audit Service – 2026.

---

📢 Gazette Advertisement – Sinhala Preview

---

📢 Gazette Advertisement – English Preview

---

---