Calling Applications – Common Competitive Examination for the Recruitment to the Posts in All-Island Services and Executive Service Category of the Public Service – 2026
According to circulating reports, the Gazette notification may be published today. However, the official Gazette has not yet been released.
The exact services covered by this recruitment, available vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application closing date and other conditions can only be confirmed after the official Gazette is published.
Services Expected to Be Covered
The following services have been mentioned in circulating reports. However, the list has not yet been officially confirmed.
- Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS)
- Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service (SLACS)
- Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS)
- Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS)
- Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES)
- Sri Lanka Agricultural Service (SLAgS)
- Unknown
- Unknown
Important: The services included in the 2026 recruitment will be confirmed only after the official Gazette notification is published.
Important Notice
- Expected Gazette Release: 13 November 2026
- Official Gazette: Not yet released
- Application Status: Applications have not yet been called
- Services and Vacancies: To be confirmed through the official Gazette
Examination Structure
According to the 2021 Gazette, the Common Competitive Examination was conducted in two parts.
Part I – Common Exam: All candidates were required to sit for the following two common question papers:
- Intelligence Test – 1½ hours, Minimum pass mark: 40.
- Comprehension – 2 hours, Minimum pass mark: 40.
- Candidates had to obtain at least 40 marks for each paper and a combined minimum of 100 marks out of 200 to qualify for Part II.
Part II – Service-Specific Exam
- Candidates who qualified in Part I had to face additional question papers relevant to their selected service.
- The subjects and examination requirements differed according to the service. Candidates were required to meet the prescribed minimum marks in the relevant papers.
We will update this page with the official Gazette and complete application details once they are published. (Please check back later)
| Full Details – Gazette Notice (PDF) | English (P) | Sinhala (P) | Tamil (P) |
| Online Application | Click_Here |
| Closing Date | Pending |