Customs Inspector Open Exam Vacancies 2026 

Sri Lanka Customs Inspector Grade II Open Competitive Examination 2026

Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of the Post of Inspector of Customs in the Sri Lanka Customs Department – 2026. Eligible applicants can submit their applications online through the Department of Examinations.

• Applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Applicant must be of good character.
• Both male and female eligible applicants may apply.
• All required qualifications must be completed by the closing date of applications.

Applicants must be not less than 18 years and not more than 24 years as at the closing date, 12 October 2026.

Eligible Date of Birth: On or after 12 October 2002 and on or before 12 October 2008.

G.C.E. Advanced Level

Applicants must have passed three principal subjects in one sitting at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

Applicants must have passed six subjects in not more than two sittings, including five Credit Passes. Credit Passes are required in Sinhala/Tamil Language and Mathematics, together with at least a Simple Pass in English Language.

Salary scale: Rs. 49,550 – 7 × 540 – 27 × 670 – Rs. 71,420

1. Sit for the written competitive examination.
2. Obtain at least 60% for each paper.
3. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to total written examination marks.
4. Candidates up to approximately twice the number of available vacancies may be called for a structured interview.
5. Basic qualifications will be verified at the interview.
6. Sports achievements may receive up to 10 marks at the structured interview.

1. Read the Gazette notification and application instructions carefully.
2. Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
3. Complete the online application in English.
4. Enter all personal, educational and examination details correctly.
5. Pay the prescribed Rs. 600 examination fee using an approved payment method.
6. Keep your application confirmation and payment details safely for future reference.

Customs Inspector Online Application 2026

Applications close on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 PM. Eligible applicants are advised not to wait until the final day.

Important Notice for Applicants

Applicants should read the complete Gazette notification and official instructions before applying. Submitting an online application or receiving an admission card does not itself confirm that an applicant satisfies every qualification required for recruitment.

What is the closing date for Customs Inspector vacancies 2026?

Online applications close on 12 October 2026 at 9:00 PM.

What is the age limit?

Applicants must be between 18 and 24 years as at the closing date.

Can A/L qualified applicants apply?

Yes. Applicants must have passed three principal G.C.E. A/L subjects in one sitting and must also satisfy the required G.C.E. O/L qualifications.

What is the Customs Inspector examination fee?

The prescribed examination fee is Rs. 600/-.

Where can I apply online?

Applications can be submitted through the Department of Examinations online examination application portal.

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