OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF AUDIT OFFICERS TO CLASS III OF GRADE II IN THE FIELD/OFFICE BASED SERVICE CATEGORY OF THE SRI LANKA STATE AUDIT SERVICE – 2026
Audit Officer – Class III, Grade II (Sri Lanka State Audit Service)
Job Summary
Position: Audit Officer (Field / Office-based Category – Class III, Grade II)
Institution: Audit Service Commission (National Audit Office)
Number of Vacancies: 244
Nature of Service: Permanent and pensionable (subject to a 3-year probation period)
Age Limit: 22 to 28 years as of 12.10.2026 (up to 45 years for candidates currently in government service)
Key Qualifications:
A degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or Public Management from a UGC-recognized university; OR CA Sri Lanka (Intermediate / CAB II / Business Level or higher), CIMA/CMA (Management Level or higher), SLIATE (HNDA / HNDC / Higher National Diploma in Management).
OR (up to 10% of vacancies): A degree in Valuation, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Technology.
Application Method: Online only via the Department of Examinations portal (www.doenets.lk) under "Our Services" > "Online Application - Recruitment Exams/ E.B Exams".
Application Period: September 14, 2026 (9:00 AM) to October 12, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200 (payable online via Credit/Debit card or BOC)