Excise Inspector

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka is seeking dynamic, qualified, and physically fit Sri Lankan citizens to fill 54 vacancies for the post of Inspector of Excise. As an Excise Inspector, you will be responsible for enforcing the Excise Ordinance, the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and the Tobacco Tax Act, alongside vital office administration and supervision duties.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Enforce laws and regulations pertaining to the Excise Ordinance, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and Tobacco Tax Act.

• Conduct investigations, inspections, and raids to prevent illicit alcohol, drug trafficking, and tax evasion.

• Handle general office administration, reporting, and regulatory supervision.

• Maintain law and order across assigned districts, requiring islandwide mobility.

Eligibility & Qualifications

1. Educational Qualifications

• Degree: A degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or a UGC-recognized degree-awarding institution.

• Ordinary Level (O/L): A credit pass in Mathematics and English at the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination.

2. Age Limit

• General Candidates: Must be not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age as of December 7, 2026 (Date of birth must fall between December 7, 1991, and December 7, 2005, inclusive).

• Note: Age limits do not apply to departmental degree-holders currently serving within the Excise Department.

3. Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Height: Minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches (without shoes).

• Chest Measurement: Minimum of 33 inches (unexpanded).

• Vision: Minimum visual acuity of $6/6$ and $6/12$ without spectacles or contact lenses (including color/goods recognition vision).

• Fitness: Adequate physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of the island.

4. General Requirements

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka with an unblemished character.

Recruitment & Selection Process

Selection is carried out through a competitive multi-stage process:

1. Written Competitive Examination (February 2027 in Colombo):

   • Paper I: Aptitude Test (1 Hour | 100 Marks | Pass mark: 40%) - Tests intelligence, logic, decision-making, basic math, and language skills.

   • Paper II: General Knowledge (1 Hour | 100 Marks | Pass mark: 40%) - Tests current local and global socioeconomic and political events.

2. Fitness & Suitability Evaluation Interview: Candidates who pass the written exam are shortlisted based on merit and assessed on additional educational qualifications, language proficiency, sports, leadership, and personality.

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted strictly via the Online Portal on the Sri Lanka Department of Examinations website: www.doenets.lk under "Our Services" -> "Online Applications (Recruitment/ EB Exams)".

2. Application Window: Open from November 9, 2026 (9:00 AM) to December 7, 2026 (9:00 PM).

3. Examination Fee: LKR 1,200/- (payable via Credit/Debit card, Bank of Ceylon Online/Flex app, or BOC counter slips).

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