Competitive Entry — Sri Lanka
Competitive Entry examinations conducted by the Department of Examinations (DoE) cover Grade III officer and allied administrative roles across ministries and departments. These differ from single-service exams like SLAS or SLPS — each gazette notice defines posts, syllabi, and eligibility independently.
What DoE competitive entry covers
- Grade III Officer and Management Assistant competitive exams.
- Investigation Officer, Statistical Officer, and similar gazette-driven intakes.
- Department-specific written tests with DoE-standard photo upload on doenets.lk.
Gazette vs DoE portal
The gazette is the legal notice with qualifications and application deadlines. doenets.lk handles exam registration, centre allocation, admit cards, and results. Always cross-reference both.
- Download the gazette PDF from documents.gov.lk — secondary summaries are not authoritative.
- Register on doenets.lk only when your specific exam window opens.
- Retain application receipts — most gazette posts lack online tracking.
Typical eligibility
- G.C.E. A/L or bachelor's degree depending on post grade.
- Age limits stated per notice (commonly 18–35 for clerical grades).
- Sri Lankan citizenship; clean character certificate where required.
Exams in this category
FAQ — Competitive Entry
Where are DoE exam notices published?
Central board at doenets.lk/examnotices plus the originating gazette PDF.
Is this the same as SLAS?
No. SLAS is a dedicated Administrative Service exam. DoE competitive entry covers broader Grade III and allied posts per individual gazette notices.
What photo specs does DoE require?
Typically 150×200 px, 20–50 KB JPEG — use our photo resizer on the exam guide page before uploading to doenets.lk.