Sri Lanka Customs Inspector Grade II Recruitment 2026: Gazette & Exam Details

Open Competitive Examination • Uniformed Public Service

Sri Lanka Customs: Recruitment of Customs Inspector Grade II – 2026

🏛️ Authority: Sri Lanka Customs / Department of Examinations 📅 Closing Deadline: October 12, 2026 (9:00 PM) 📝 Scheduled Exam: December 2026

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📌 Key Overview & Vital Details

Department Sri Lanka Customs

Designation Customs Inspector (Grade II)

Recruitment Type Open Competitive Examination

Salary Scale Rs. 49,550 - 71,420/- (Code: RS-1)

Examination Fee Rs. 600/- (Payable Online / BOC)

Age Limit 18 – 24 Years (as at 12.10.2026)

Application Window 14 Sept (9:00 AM) – 12 Oct 2026 (9:00 PM)

Examination Schedule December 2026 (Islandwide)

💰 Salary Scale & Service Terms

• Salary Code: RS-1 under Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.
• Consolidated Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 49,550 – 7x540 – 27x670 – Rs. 71,420/-.
• Service Terms: Permanent and pensionable appointment subject to a three (03) year probation period.
• Operational Rosters: Appointed officers are liable to be stationed at ports, airports, bonded warehouses, or border checkposts anywhere across Sri Lanka on 24/7 day and night duty rosters.
• Female Cadre Quota: Exactly 10% of the total approved vacancies are reserved for female candidates.

📋 Comprehensive Eligibility & Physical Standards

Applicants must satisfy all educational, physical, and age requirements as of October 12, 2026:

1. Age Criteria:

• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age as of October 12, 2026.
• Eligible birth dates: Born on or before 12.10.2008 and on or after 12.10.2002.

2. Educational Qualifications:

• G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L): Passed in three (03) main subjects in one sitting.
• G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L): Passed in at least six (06) subjects in not more than two sittings, including:
  • A minimum of five (05) Credit passes (C) overall.
  • Credit passes must include Sinhala or Tamil Language AND Mathematics.
  • An Ordinary Pass (S) in English Language.

3. Mandatory Physical Standards:

• Male Applicants:
  • Height: Minimum of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm).
  • Chest: Not less than 33 inches (expanded).
• Female Applicants:
  • Height: Minimum of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

Ineligibility Restriction: Members of the clergy in any religious denomination are strictly not permitted to apply or sit for this recruitment examination.

📊 Written Examination Scheme & Marks Allocation

The examination is conducted by the Department of Examinations across designated centers in December 2026. The test comprises three compulsory question papers:

Question Paper	Subject Focus	Maximum Marks	Min. Pass Mark
1. General Aptitude	Logical reasoning, analytical comprehension & situational perception	100	60%
2. Mathematics	Commercial arithmetic, statistics, algebra & numerical problem solving	100	60%
3. English Language	Grammar, vocabulary, syntax & reading comprehension	100	60%

Interview Benchmark: Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks in each of the three individual subjects to qualify for the structured physical and viva-voce interview stage.

📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

1. Navigate to the official Department of Examinations portal at www.doenets.lk.
2. Click on "Our Services" > "Online Applications (Recruitment/E.B. Exams)".
3. Locate the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Customs Inspector Grade II – 2026.
4. Complete all fields of the electronic application form strictly in the English language only.
5. Pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 600/- using a Credit/Debit card or through Bank of Ceylon online banking/counter deposit.
6. Submit the digital form on or before 9:00 PM on October 12, 2026.
7. Download and print a copy of your submitted application and payment receipt for document verification at the interview.

⚠️ Important Candidate Notice: Applications are accepted exclusively online until October 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Postal applications will be rejected. Ensure physical height and chest measurements match the gazetted standards, as physical verification is strictly conducted prior to interview qualification.

📥 Official Gazette Notices & Application Links

🖊️ Apply Online (doenets.lk) 📄 Gazette Notice (Sinhala) 📄 Gazette Notice (Tamil) 📄 Gazette Notice (English)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the qualifying pass mark for each exam paper?

Unlike general administrative exams that require 40%, the Customs Inspector examination requires candidates to obtain at least 60% in General Aptitude, Mathematics, and English Language individually to be eligible for the interview.

Are female candidates eligible to apply for Customs Inspector posts?

Yes. Female candidates who meet the 5 ft 3 in height standard are eligible to apply. Exactly 10% of the total approved cadre vacancies are allocated for female candidates.

Can candidates with O/L passes from three sittings apply?

No. Educational qualifications stipulate that G.C.E. O/L passes (including the required 5 credits) must be completed in not more than two (02) sittings.

🏛️ Issuing Authority & Examination Administration

Recruiting Department: Sri Lanka Customs, Customs House, Colombo 11
Testing Agency: Department of Examinations, Pelawatta, Battaramulla
Online Examination Portal: www.doenets.lk
Official Customs Website: www.customs.gov.lk

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