Meteorology Department Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer Limited Exam 2026

Grade III / Trainee Grade – Online Application

Vacancy Details

Monthly Salary

Salary will be paid according to the applicable provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.

Trainee Grade Qualifications

Applicants for the trainee grade must possess the required general, educational, technical and service qualifications.

General Requirements

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Must possess an excellent character.
• Must have sufficient physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Qualification

Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in not more than two sittings, including credit passes in:

• Language or Literature;
• Science; and
• Mathematics.

Technical Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A National Technical Certificate relevant to the post from a technical college recognised by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission;
• Successful completion of a one-year full-time Draftsmanship course at a recognised technical college;
• A National Certificate for Industrial Technicians relevant to the field; or
• Another technical qualification recognised as equivalent by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.

Service Experience

Applicants must have at least five years of active and satisfactory service in a permanent departmental post in the relevant field in the primary non-skilled service category or a higher service category.

Grade III Direct Recruitment Qualifications

Eligible internal applicants seeking direct recruitment to Grade III must possess the required G.C.E. Ordinary Level qualification and one of the following:

• National Vocational Qualification at NVQ Level 6 relevant to the field;
• National Diploma in Technology awarded by the University of Moratuwa or Hardy Institute, Ampara;
• National Diploma in Engineering awarded by the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority;
• Higher National Diploma in Engineering awarded by the relevant government higher-education authority;
• Diploma in Technology awarded by the Open University of Sri Lanka;
• Successful completion of Part I of the Engineering Examination conducted by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka; or
• Another equivalent qualification accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.

Applicants must also possess at least five years of active and satisfactory service in a permanent departmental position in the relevant field.

Written Examination

The examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil. The examination language selected in the application cannot be changed later.

Examination Fee

The fee must be paid through one of the payment methods available in the online application system. Examination fees will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.

How to Apply

1. Read the complete Gazette notification carefully.
2. Download and read the common recruitment examination instructions.
3. Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
4. Complete the online application in English.
5. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 600 through an approved payment method.
6. Submit the application and keep a printed copy.
7. Submit a copy to the head of your institution for inclusion in your personal file.

Important Instructions

• Applicants must complete all required qualifications on or before the closing date.
• The online application must be completed in English.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.
• Keep the printed application and payment confirmation safely.
• Admission cards will be issued online to applicants who submit valid applications.
• Issuing an admission card does not confirm that the applicant has fulfilled all eligibility requirements.