Open Competitive Examination: Management Service Officers' Service (Grade III) – Central Provincial Council (2026)
- Institution: Central Provincial Public Service Commission.
- Position / Service: Management Service Officers' Service (Grade III) – Central Province.
- Conducting Authority: Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka (held in December 2026).
- Total Vacancies: 242 Posts (3% reserved for persons with disabilities).
- Employment Nature: Permanent and pensionable.
- Salary Scale: MN 02-2025: LKR 48,470 – 10×540 – 11×630 – 10×1,010 – 10×1,190 – LKR 82,800/- (under Public Administration Circular 10/2025; effective 01.01.2027).
- Application Method: Online applications only via the official Department of Examinations website.
- Application Closing Date: 16th October 2026 at 9:00 PM.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Residency Requirement: Permanent resident within the Central Province (minimum 3 continuous years in the respective administrative district within the 5 years immediately preceding the closing date).
- Eligible Districts: Kandy (04), Matale (05), Nuwara Eliya (06).
- Age Limit (As Amended): Not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years as of 16.10.2026 (born on or between 16.10.1991 and 16.10.2008).
- Educational Qualifications:
- G.C.E. O/L: Passed in 6 subjects at one sitting with credit passes for 4 subjects, including Mathematics and Language (Sinhala, Tamil, or English in which the candidate sits the examination).
- G.C.E. A/L: Passed all subjects at one sitting (3 subjects for the new syllabus / old syllabus, excluding the Common General Test).
- General Requirements: Sri Lankan citizen of excellent character, no criminal convictions under the Penal Code, and sound physical/mental fitness to serve anywhere in the Central Province.
Examination Structure & Scheme
- Examination Media: Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
- Subjects:
- Language Proficiency (100 Marks | 2½ Hours): Evaluates expression, comprehension, grammar, letter drafting, summarization, and data presentation.
- Aptitude (100 Marks | 1 Hour): 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions testing critical reasoning, numerical skills, and general intelligence.
- Pass Marks: Minimum 40% per subject and an aggregate total of at least 50%.
Key Service Conditions
- Mandatory minimum service period of 5 years at the first assigned station before any transfer is considered.
- Three-year probation period, during which the 1st Efficiency Bar Examination must be passed.
- Official language proficiency must be acquired in accordance with Public Administration Circular 18/2020.
How to Apply
- Application Portal: Access www.doenets.lk -> Our Services -> Online Applications - Recruitment Exams/E.B. Exams.
- Application Language: Online application form must be filled strictly in English.
- Examination Fee: LKR 600.00.
- Payment Modes: Online Credit/Debit Card, Bank of Ceylon Online Banking / Flex App, or cash payment at any BOC branch using the generated slip.
- Admission Cards: Issued strictly online via www.doenets.lk.