Management Service Officer (Open) -

The Provincial Public Service Commission of the Western Province invites applications from qualified citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Western Provincial Management Service Officers Service (336 Vacancies). The examination will be conducted by the Commissioner General of Examinations in December 2026.

Position Summary

• Role: Management Service Officer Grade III

• Institution: Provincial Public Service Commission, Western Province

• Total Vacancies: 336 Posts

• Location: Western Province, Sri Lanka (Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts)

• Application Closing Date: 15th November 2026 (9:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities & Service Conditions

• Nature of Appointment: Permanent and pensionable appointment with a 3-year probationary period.

• Mandatory Service Period: Officers are required to serve a minimum of three (03) years continuously at their initial placement station.

• Obligations: Officers are required to pass the 1st Efficiency Bar Examination within 3 years and acquire proficiency in the second official language as per Public Administration Circular No. 18/2020.

Candidate Qualifications & Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 years of age as of the closing date of applications (i.e., born on or between 16.11.1996 and 15.11.2008).

• Character & Fitness: Must be of excellent character and possess sound physical and mental fitness to serve anywhere in the Western Province.

• Educational Qualifications:

  • G.C.E. (O/L): Passed in six (06) subjects at one sitting with credit passes for four (04) subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil/English language and Mathematics.

  • G.C.E. (A/L): Passed all subjects (excluding Common General Paper and General English) at one sitting.

Salary Scale

• Salary Scale: In accordance with Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 (MN 02-2025 salary code), the initial salary point is Rs. 48,470 - 10 x 540 - 11 x 630 - 10 x 1,010 - 10 x 1,190 - p.m. up to Rs. 82,800/- (effective from 01.01.2027, with adjustments per circular provisions prior to that).

Examination Procedure & Structure

The competitive examination comprises two question papers (available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English media):

1. Language Proficiency (Paper I): 2 ½ Hours | 100 Marks (Testing essay, comprehension, summary writing, letter drafting, graph/table compilation, grammar)

2. Aptitude (Paper II): 1 Hour | 100 Marks (50 Multiple Choice and short answer questions covering numerical ability, logical reasoning, and general intelligence)

• Passing Criteria: Candidates must score a minimum of 40% in each subject and an aggregate of at least 50% overall to qualify for merit-based district selections.

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted strictly via the online portal on the Department of Examinations website: www.doenets.lk (under "Our Services" -> "Online Applications - Recruitment Exams/E.B. Exams").

2. Application Window: Opens on 02nd November 2026 at 9:00 AM and closes on 15th November 2026 at 9:00 PM.

3. Examination Fee: Rs. 600/- payable via Credit Card, Debit Card, Bank of Ceylon Online Banking / Flex App, or at any Bank of Ceylon Teller counter using the system-generated payment slip.

4. Download and retain a hard copy of the completed online application along with the payment receipt to submit upon request during interviews.

K. P. Harsha Wijewardhana

Secretary (Acting)

Provincial Public Service Commission – Western Province

No. 628, 10th Floor, Sethsiripaya Stage II, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya