Open Competitive Recruitment
⏳ Closing: 19.10.2026
North Central Province Internal Audit Officer (Grade III) Open Competitive Examination 2026
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උතුරු මැද පළාත් සභාවේ අභ්යන්තර විගණන සහ පරීක්ෂණ දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ අභ්යන්තර විගණන නිලධාරී (III ශ්රේණිය) තනතුර සඳහා පුරප්පාඩු 04ක් විවෘත තරග විභාගය මඟින් බඳවා ගැනීමට උතුරු මැද පළාත් රාජ්ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. උතුරු මැද පළාත තුළ අවම වශයෙන් වසර 03ක ස්ථිර පදිංචිය සනාථ කළ හැකි සුදුසුකම්ලත් අයදුම්කරුවන්ට 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 19 දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් අයදුම්පත් යොමු කළ හැකිය.
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வட மத்திய மாகாண உள்ளகக் கணக்காய்வு மற்றும் புலனாய்வுத் திணைக்களத்தின் உள்ளகக் கணக்காய்வு உத்தியோகத்தர் (தரம் III) பதவியின் 04 வெற்றிடங்களை நிரப்புவதற்கான திறந்த போட்டிப் பரீட்சைக்கு வட மத்திய மாகாண அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழுவினால் விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. வட மத்திய மாகாணத்தில் குறைந்தது 3 வருடங்கள் நிரந்தர வசிப்பிடத்தை உறுதிப்படுத்தக்கூடிய தகைமையுடைய விண்ணப்பதாரர்கள் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 19 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவுத் தபால் மூலம் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Designation
Internal Audit Officer
Department
Dept. of Internal Audit & Investigation
Total Cadre
04 Vacancies
Salary Scale
MN 4-2025 (Rs. 53,060 – 94,100)
Application Mode
Registered Postal Delivery
Exam Fee
Rs. 1,200 (Form NC 100)
Closing Date
19 October 2026
Exam Center
Anuradhapura District
🏛️ Departmental Cadre & Allocation
Recruitment is administered by the Provincial Public Service Commission of the North Central Province to strengthen provincial financial auditing and investigative compliance:
- Post Title: Internal Audit Officer, Grade III.
- Institutional Placement: Department of Internal Audit and Investigation, North Central Provincial Council.
- Vacancies Announced: 04 positions (representing 70% open competitive quota of the cadre).
- Medium of Examination: Sinhala and Tamil media.
💰 Salary Structure & Scale
Appointments are governed under Public Administration Circular 10/2025:
Salary Code: MN 4-2025
Scale: Rs. 53,060 – 10x800 – 11x1,190 – 10x1,320 – 5x1,350 – Rs. 94,100 per month (plus cost of living and approved government allowances).
Scale: Rs. 53,060 – 10x800 – 11x1,190 – 10x1,320 – 5x1,350 – Rs. 94,100 per month (plus cost of living and approved government allowances).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
1. Educational & Professional Qualifications (Possess at least one):
- A Degree in Accounting, Management, Commerce, Public Finance & Taxation, Mathematics, or Economics obtained from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Passing the Intermediate/Licentiate level of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
- Passing the Intermediate examination of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
- Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) or Higher National Diploma in Commerce (HNDC) from the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).
2. Age Limit:
- Must be not less than 22 years and not more than 35 years of age as of October 19, 2026.
3. Mandatory Provincial Residency:
- Candidates must prove at least three (03) consecutive years of permanent residence in the North Central Province immediately preceding the application deadline.
- If married to a permanent resident of more than 3 years in the province, the spouse’s permanent residency will be accepted.
- Documentary Proof: Certified extracts of the Electoral Register and a DS-4 residency certificate issued by the Grama Niladhari, countersigned by the Divisional Secretary.
4. General Conditions:
- Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka with sound physical health and excellent moral character.
- Members of the clergy from any religious denomination are not eligible to apply.
| Paper No. | Subject Paper | Duration | Total Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Financial Accounting | 3 Hours | 100 | 40% |
| 02 | Cost and Management Accounting | 3 Hours | 100 | 40% |
| 03 | Auditing and Investigation | 3 Hours | 100 | 40% |
| 04 | Public Financial Management | 3 Hours | 100 | 40% |
| 05 | Comprehension and General Intelligence | 2 Hours | 100 | 40% |
📋 Important Candidate Directives
- Minimum Pass Mark: Candidates must score at least 40% marks in each of the five subject papers to qualify for merit consideration and certificate verification.
- Exam Fee Settlement: The non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 1,200 must be paid under revenue head 2003-02-13 of the North Central Provincial Council at any Divisional Secretariat within the North Central Province.
- Original Receipt Required: The official cash receipt (Form NC 100) must be securely affixed to the application in the designated space before posting.
- Application Layout: The application must be drafted on both sides of standard A4-sized paper matching the prescribed model format.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed application form from the official North Central Province PSC portal (www.psc.nc.gov.lk).
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,200 under revenue head 2003-02-13 at your nearest Divisional Secretariat in the North Central Province and obtain the NC 100 receipt.
- Fill in all sections of the application clearly in your chosen examination medium (Sinhala or Tamil).
- Affix the original NC 100 receipt securely onto the designated cage of the application form.
- Obtain your certified electoral register extracts and DS-4 residency certificate from your Grama Niladhari and Divisional Secretary.
- Enclose the completed application and certified document copies in an envelope. On the top left-hand corner, endorse:
"Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Internal Audit Officer in the Department of Internal Audit - North Central Province - 2026". - Send the envelope via Registered Post on or before October 19, 2026 to the official commission address.
⚠️ Strict Submission & Residency Warning: Applications received after the closing date of October 19, 2026 will be rejected without notice. Hand delivery is strictly not accepted. Candidates who cannot furnish genuine DS-4 certificates confirming three consecutive years of residency in the North Central Province will be disqualified, and examination fees will not be refunded.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can candidates residing outside the North Central Province apply?
No. Candidates must possess at least 3 consecutive years of permanent residence in the North Central Province immediately preceding October 19, 2026 (or be married to a resident holding 3+ years of residency), verified through electoral extracts and a DS-4 certificate.
2. Where can the examination fee of Rs. 1,200 be paid?
The examination fee must be paid under revenue head 2003-02-13 at any Divisional Secretariat office located within the North Central Province to receive the official NC 100 receipt.
3. What is the examination structure and qualifying benchmark?
The competitive written examination consists of five subjects covering Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Auditing, Public Financial Management, and General Intelligence. Candidates must obtain at least 40% in each paper.
📞 Issuing Authority & Postal Submission Address
Commission
Provincial Public Service Commission (NCP)
Recruiting Unit
Dept. of Internal Audit & Investigation
Official Portal
www.psc.nc.gov.lk
Examination Venue
Anuradhapura District
📬 Postal Address for Applications:
Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission (NCP),
District Secretariat Premises,
Anuradhapura.
Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission (NCP),
District Secretariat Premises,
Anuradhapura.
Disclaimer: GovInfo.lk is an independent public information platform providing employment updates, circulars, and gazettes in Sri Lanka. We are not directly affiliated with the North Central Provincial Public Service Commission. Candidates must review official announcements and verify application details on www.psc.nc.gov.lk.
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