Sri Lanka Agricultural Service (Grade III): Assistant Director Limited Exam 2024 (2026) – 125 Vacancies
කෘෂිකර්ම, පශු සම්පත්, ඉඩම් සහ වාරිමාර්ග අමාත්යාංශය යටතේ ශ්රී ලංකා කෘෂිකාර්මික සේවයේ (SLAS) III ශ්රේණියේ (සහකාර කෘෂිකර්ම අධ්යක්ෂ) තනතුරු 125ක් පිරවීම සඳහා සීමිත තරග විභාගය - 2024 (2026) රාජ්ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව මඟින් ප්රකාශයට පත් කර ඇත. කෘෂිකාර්මික සංවර්ධන (75), කෘෂිකාර්මික පර්යේෂණ (44) සහ කෘෂිකාර්මික ආර්ථික විද්යා (06) ධාරාවන් යටතේ අයදුම් කළ හැකි අතර, අයදුම්පත් 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් 21 දින පෙ.ව. 9.00 සිට ඔක්තෝබර් 16 දින ප.ව. 9.00 දක්වා www.doenets.lk ඔස්සේ මාර්ගගතව පමණක් ඉදිරිපත් කළ යුතුය.
விவசாய, கால்நடை, காணி மற்றும் நீர்ப்பாசன அமைச்சின் கீழ் இலங்கை விவசாய சேவையின் (SLAS) தரம் III (உதவி விவசாயப் பணிப்பாளர்) பதவிகளில் காணப்படும் 125 வெற்றிடங்களை நிரப்புவதற்கான மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட போட்டிப் பரீட்சை – 2024 (2026) இற்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழுவினால் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. விவசாய அபிவிருத்தி (75), விவசாய ஆராய்ச்சி (44) மற்றும் விவசாயப் பொருளியல் (06) பிரிவுகளுக்கு விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். விண்ணப்பங்களை 2026 செப்டம்பர் 21 முதல் ஒக்டோபர் 16 ஆம் திகதி பி.ப. 9.00 மணி வரை www.doenets.lk ஊடாக இணையவழியில் சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.
Recruitment is conducted across three functional branches of the Sri Lanka Agricultural Service. Candidates are permitted to apply for one specific stream only:
| Service Stream | Designation Title | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Development Stream | Assistant Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Development) | 1 |
75 Posts |
| Agricultural Research Stream | Assistant Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Research) | 2 |
44 Posts |
| Agricultural Economics Stream | Assistant Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) | 3 |
06 Posts |
| Total Cadre Vacancies | 125 Posts | ||
In terms of Public Administration Circular 10/2025, the executive salary scale assigned under Salary Code: SL-01-2025 is:
Scale: Rs. 82,150 – 2,400 × 10 – 2,940 × 8 – 3,900 × 17 – Rs. 195,970/= per month (plus cost of living and approved government allowances).
- Appointment Status: Permanent and pensionable, subject to statutory contributions to the Widows' and Orphans' (W&OP) pension scheme.
- Probation & Efficiency Bar: Appointees are subject to a one-year probation or acting period and must pass the 1st Efficiency Bar Examination within three (03) years of recruitment.
- Islandwide Transferability: Appointed officers are subject to transfer anywhere on the island and may be temporarily seconded to the Provincial Public Service as required.
All qualifying active service and credentials must be completed on or before October 16, 2026:
- Officers in the Sri Lanka Technological Service (Special Class) holding the post of Agricultural Instructor; OR
- Agricultural Instructors with at least 10 years of active, satisfactory service in the SLTS or Provincial Technological Service; OR
- Officers in the Associated Officer Service category holding a 4-year degree in Agriculture from a UGC-recognized university with at least 5 years of active, satisfactory service performing duties in the Department of Agriculture or Provincial Agriculture Departments; OR
- Horticultural Assistants with at least 10 years of active, satisfactory service; OR
- Agricultural Instructors or Horticultural Assistants possessing a Degree in Agricultural Science / Science with at least 5 years of active, satisfactory service.
- Assistant Economists with a minimum of 5 years of active and satisfactory service; OR
- Associated Officer Service category officers holding a recognized 4-year Agriculture degree with at least 5 years of active, satisfactory service in related department duties.
- Research Assistants, Soil Surveyors, or Land Valuation/Assessment Officers in the Special Class of SLTS; OR
- Research Assistants, Soil Surveyors, or Land Valuation Officers with at least 10 years of active service in the SLTS; OR
- Officers in the Associated Service category holding a 4-year degree in Agriculture or a 4-year B.Sc. Special Degree in Botany, Chemistry, or Zoology with 5 years of active service in the Department; OR
- Research Assistants, Soil Surveyors, or Land Valuation Officers with a relevant Science / Agricultural degree and 5 years of active service.
| Subject Paper | Duration | Total Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Intelligence Test | 1 Hour 15 Minutes | 100 | 40% |
| 2. Subject-Related Knowledge Paper | 2 Hours | 100 | 40% |
Seniority & Interview Marks: Shortlisted candidates scoring 40% or above in each individual paper will be called for document verification and awarded marks for service seniority (maximum 30 marks: 2 marks per year of satisfactory service; 1 mark for completed periods of 180+ days). Selections are finalized on overall aggregate merit (Written Exam Score + Seniority Marks).
- Online Application Only: Applications submitted via registered post, courier, or physical hand delivery will not be accepted.
- Language Protocol: The online registration form must be filled exclusively in the English language.
- Departmental Clearance: Appointees currently serving in public service must print the completed online summary sheet and submit a copy to their respective Head of Department for inclusion in their personal files.
- Single Stream Restriction: Candidates cannot apply for more than one stream; submitting applications for multiple post codes will result in disqualification.
- Navigate to the official portal of the Department of Examinations: www.doenets.lk.
- Select "Our Services" → "Online Applications - Recruitment / E.B Exams".
- Choose the "Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Agricultural Service – 2024 (2026)" portal.
- Complete all personal details, active service history, and qualifications in English.
- Pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 1,200 through Credit Card, Debit Card, BOC Online Banking / BOC Flex App, or cash deposit at any Bank of Ceylon branch.
- Submit the application before October 16, 2026 (9:00 PM) and download the completed application confirmation PDF.
- Print a copy of the application and hand it over to your Head of Department to be kept in your official service dossier.
Direct links to the Department of Examinations portal and gazette notices:
Public Service Commission, No. 1200/9, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.
Examination Inquiries: Institutional Examinations Organization Branch, Department of Examinations – Sri Lanka, Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
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