Applications are open for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026. The application must be completed through the official Sri Lanka Department of Examinations portal before 9:00 p.m. on 31 August 2026.
Apply on the official portal Read the official Gazette notice
Who should apply?
Apply only if you satisfy every condition in the official Gazette notice. Before starting, confirm the requirements that apply to you, including:
- the accepted academic or professional qualifications;
- the qualifying date and any age conditions;
- citizenship, character and medical-fitness requirements;
- rules that apply to officers already serving in the public or provincial public service; and
- the examination medium and any restrictions on changing it later.
Vacancy count: the official application-portal summary does not state a number of appointments. BrightNook has therefore not repeated vacancy figures circulating on third-party websites. Treat the Gazette notice as the authority.
How to apply online
- Open the Department of Examinations online applications portal.
- Search for “OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO GRADE III OF THE SRI LANKA INLAND REVENUE SERVICE – 2026.”
- Select Gazette and Instructions, then read both documents carefully.
- Select Apply and enter the requested information exactly as shown on your official records.
- Follow the portal instructions to pay the LKR 1,200 examination fee.
- Review every entry before final submission and retain the application confirmation and payment record.
Official contact details
For application or portal questions, contact the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka:
- Hotline: 1911
- Telephone: +94 11 2786200
- Email: exams@doenets.lk
- Address: Department of Examinations Sri Lanka, Pelawatta, Battaramulla
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
The official portal lists the closing time as 9:00 p.m. on 31 August 2026.
How much is the examination fee?
The fee displayed on the official portal is LKR 1,200.
Where can I apply?
Apply only through the official Department of Examinations portal linked above. Avoid sending personal details or payments to unofficial pages.
How many vacancies are available?
The portal summary does not display the number of appointments. Check the official Gazette notice rather than relying on figures copied by third-party sites.
Go to the official application
BrightNook verification: application title, fee, opening date, closing date and Department of Examinations contact details checked on the official portal on 18 August 2026. Applicants must verify all eligibility conditions in the official Gazette before applying.
