Sri Lanka Department of Labour: Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Departmental) – Grade III of Executive Service Category – 2026
The Public Service Commission invites online applications from eligible Grade I Labour Officers currently in active service in the Department of Labour to fill 09 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Grade III) under the limited stream.
Key Examination Details
- Post: Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Departmental) – Grade III
- Department: Department of Labour (Ministry of Labour)
- Total Vacancies: 09 (as of 31.12.2024)
- Salary Scale: Rs. 82,150 – 10x2,400 – 8x2,940 – 17x3,900 – Rs. 195,970/- (SL-1-2025, Public Administration Circular 10/2025)
- Application Mode: Online only via www.doenets.lk
- Online Application Period: September 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) to October 23, 2026 (9:00 PM)
- Examination Date: December 2026 (exact date to be notified by the Department of Examinations)
- Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200/- (payable online via credit/debit card, BOC Online Banking, or any BOC branch)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a confirmed Grade I Labour Officer in active service as of October 23, 2026.
- Minimum of 10 years of active and satisfactory service as a Labour Officer.
- Satisfactory performance rating and earned all salary increments during the preceding 5 years.
- Completion of all relevant Efficiency Bar (EB) examinations and clear of disciplinary penalties.
Examination Structure
The written examination comprises three question papers (minimum 40% pass mark for each):
- Labour Law (3 Hours – 100 Marks)
- General Intelligence (1 Hour – 100 Marks)
- Management Aptitude (2 Hours – 100 Marks)
Candidates who pass the written test will be called for a structured interview where marks will be allocated for additional active service. Final selection is based on the aggregate merit of the written exam and structured interview.
For technical instructions and online submissions, visit the official Department of Examinations Sri Lanka portal at doenets.lk before the closing date.