Inland Revenue Service Grade III Exam 2026 Guide

Applications for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – 2026. The application had to be completed through the official Sri Lanka Department of Examinations portal before 9:00 p.m. on 31 August 2026, and that closing date has passed. Check the Department of Examinations for any extension or next steps before you act (last reviewed 19 October 2026).

RecruitmentSri Lanka Inland Revenue Service – Grade III

Application statusClosed (31 August 2026)

Application feeLKR 1,200

Closing date31 August 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

Applications opened3 August 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Application methodOnline through the official portal

Official application portal (closed) Read the official Gazette notice

Check eligibility before paying: the application portal summary does not display the academic, professional, age or other eligibility conditions. Read the official Gazette notice and the portal instructions in full before submitting the non-refundable examination fee. Do not rely only on shortened social-media posts.

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.

Avoid last-minute problems: complete the application early. Name differences, NIC errors, selecting the wrong examination medium or waiting until the closing evening can create problems that are difficult to correct.

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.

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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.