Sri Lanka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide
Sri Lanka Police Constable recruitment is one of the largest public-sector intakes — recent gazette cycles announce 500+ vacancies. Apply online at joinus.police.lk (English, Sinhala, Tamil), upload documents, then progress through initial interview, DoE written exam, physical standards test, and final medical clearance.
Police Constable selection stages
| Tahap | Kegiatan | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | Apply at joinus.police.lk — upload NIC, birth cert, O/L, photo (max 1 MB each) | Cannot apply twice for same post; STF allows separate form |
| Initial interview | Printed application + photocopies of uploaded documents | ASP Recruitment: 0718591924 |
| Written exam | DoE-conducted paper — general knowledge, languages, maths | Monitor doenets.lk after shortlisting |
| Physical test | Height, chest, vision, endurance per gazette specification | Start training 8–12 weeks before expected test date |
| Interview & medical | Final panel and fitness for duty clearance | Bring original certificates and gazette application receipt |
Eligibility (June 2026 gazette cycle)
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes including Mathematics and Sinhala or Tamil.
- Age 18–28 years (male/female quotas per gazette extract).
- Minimum height, chest, and vision standards as specified in the notice.
- Clean police record — no disqualifying criminal convictions.
- Citizen of Sri Lanka.
Apply online — joinus.police.lk
Official applications are submitted at <a href='https://joinus.police.lk/home' class='intl-link' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>joinus.police.lk/home</a> when the gazette cycle is active. Upload passport photo (JPG, white background), birth certificate, NIC, and O/L certificate — each file max 1 MB.
- Category hub: Sri Lanka Police recruitment 2026.
- Recruitment help: ASP 0718591924 · OIC 0718591925 · Office 011-2552736.
Current gazette intake
The Friday 6 June 2026 government gazette announced approximately 500 constable posts with applications due 30 June 2026, 4:00 PM to Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Police Headquarters, Colombo 01.
- Full notice summary: Police Constable 2026 gazette page.
- Download the official PDF at documents.gov.lk.
Written exam preparation
- Revise O/L General Knowledge, Sinhala/Tamil comprehension, and basic mathematics.
- Practice past DoE police papers when available on doenets.lk.
- Physical fitness is eliminatory — do not neglect endurance and strength training.
- Prepare DoE photo upload: 150×200 px, 20–50 KB — use our photo resizer before registration.
Photo & signature specs
Photo: 20–50 KB (150×200px) · Signature: 10–20 KB
Open Photo Resizer →Sri Lanka Police recruitment — related pages
- joinus.police.lk — Application form
Official Police online application portal
- Police Constable 2026 notice
Gazette vacancies, deadline & eligibility
- SLPS Constable exam guide
Written exam, fitness & preparation
- Police photo resizer
Passport photo specs for upload
- Police exams hub
Recruitment overview & official links
- Government gazette jobs
Friday gazette PDF extracts
- DoE exam notice board
Written exam dates after shortlisting
- police.lk
Sri Lanka Police official website
- doenets.lk
Exam registration portal
FAQ — Sri Lanka Police Constable Recruitment
Where do I apply online for Police Constable?
At joinus.police.lk when the gazette cycle is open — English, Sinhala, or Tamil interface.
How many Police Constable vacancies in 2026?
Approximately 500 posts in the Friday 6 June 2026 gazette issue — verify in the official PDF.
What is the application deadline?
30 June 2026, 4:00 PM to Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Sri Lanka Police Headquarters, Colombo 01.
Can women apply?
Yes — gazette notices specify male/female quotas; check your extract for district allocations.
Where is the written exam registered?
After shortlisting, exam details appear on doenets.lk — not at initial gazette application stage.
What height is required?
Varies by gender and cycle — only the gazette PDF is authoritative; do not rely on outdated summaries.