📢 Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Drivers – Sri Lanka Prison Department 2026

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration and the Sri Lanka Prison Department have announced an Open Competitive Examination 2026 to recruit candidates for vacant posts of:

🚗 Driver (Departmental) – Grade III
🚑 Ambulance Driver – Grade III

Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for these government job vacancies.

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🏢 Job Details

Category	Details
🏛 Department	Sri Lanka Prison Department
🏢 Ministry	Ministry of Justice and National Integration
📌 Job Type	Government Permanent Appointment
📝 Recruitment Method	Open Competitive Examination
📅 Exam Year	2026

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🚘 Available Vacancies

The following vacancies are available:

✅ Driver (Departmental) – 18 Vacancies
✅ Ambulance Driver – 03 Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 21 Posts

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📝 Examination Details

The recruitment examination consists of:

✍️ Written Examination

The written examination includes:

🧠 Intelligence Test & Technical Knowledge

This paper will evaluate:

✔ Logical thinking ability
✔ Analytical skills
✔ Decision-making ability
✔ Knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance

Maximum Marks: 100%
Pass Marks: 40%

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🚦 Professional / Practical Test

Candidates who qualify will face a practical test covering:

🚘 Road rules
🚦 Traffic signs
🔧 Practical driving ability

The practical examination will be conducted by:

✔ Motor Traffic Department examiner
✔ Police Traffic Division officer
✔ Sri Lanka Prison Department executive officer

Maximum Marks: 100%
Pass Marks: 40%

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📅 Examination Date & Location

📍 Examination Centre: Colombo examination centres
📅 Expected Month: October 2026

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

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have:

✅ Passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination

Requirements:

✔ Passed six (06) subjects
✔ Obtained at least two credit passes
✔ Completed within not more than two attempts

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🚗 Professional Qualifications

Applicants must have:

✅ A valid heavy vehicle driving licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic

✅ Minimum 03 years of driving experience after obtaining the driving licence

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👤 Other Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

🇱🇰 Be a citizen of Sri Lanka

💪 Be physically and mentally fit

⭐ Have good character

📍 Be willing to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka

📏 Minimum height requirement:

👨 Male applicants: 5 feet 4 inches

🫁 Chest measurement:

Minimum 32 inches

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🎂 Age Limit

Applicants must be:

✅ Minimum age: 18 years
✅ Maximum age: 45 years

Age will be considered as at 07 August 2026.

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💰 Salary Scale

The selected candidates will receive the salary scale applicable under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.

💵 Salary Scale:

Rs. 42,780 – 10×490 – 10×540 – 10×590 – 12×630 – Rs. 66,540

Initial salary step:

➡️ Rs. 42,780/-

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💼 Appointment Conditions

Selected candidates will receive:

✅ Permanent government appointment
✅ Pension benefits
✅ Three-year probation period

Candidates must also:

✔ Pass efficiency bar examinations
✔ Obtain required official language proficiency
✔ Follow government service regulations

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💳 Examination Fee

💵 Examination Fee: Rs. 600/-

Payment should be made to:

🏦 Bank of Ceylon
📍 Borella Super Grade Branch
💳 Account No: 704191

The payment receipt must be attached to the application form.

⚠️ Examination fees will not be refunded or transferred.

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📮 How to Apply

Applicants must prepare the application according to the official format and send it by registered post.

📬 Send applications to:

Commissioner General of Prisons
Institution Branch
Prison Headquarters
No. 150, Baseline Road
Colombo 09
Sri Lanka

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⏰ Closing Date for Applications

📅 Last Date: 07 August 2026

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

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📄 Required Application Instructions

Applicants should ensure:

✅ Correct application format is used
✅ All information is completed correctly
✅ Examination fee receipt is attached
✅ Application is submitted before the deadline

Incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.

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🪪 Examination Admission Requirements

Candidates must bring:

🆔 National Identity Card (NIC)

OR

🛂 Valid Passport

OR

🚘 Valid Driving Licence

Candidates cannot enter the examination hall without an admission card.

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🏆 Selection Method

Selection will be based on:

1️⃣ Written Examination marks
2️⃣ Practical Test marks

Candidates with the highest total marks will be selected according to the available vacancies.

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📌 Important Notice

⚠️ Appearing for the interview does not guarantee appointment.

⚠️ The appointing authority has the right to fill all, some, or none of the available vacancies.

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📢 Government Job Advertisement – Sinhala PDF Preview

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