Sri Lanka Police — Constable Recruitment 2026 (500 Posts)
Sri Lanka Police
Large **Police Constable** intake from the **Friday 6 June 2026 government gazette** — approximately **500 vacancies**. Written exam, physical standards test, and interview. **Closing: 30 June 2026, 4:00 PM.**
Official apply / PDF: https://www.documents.gov.lk/
Published 2026 පොසොන් 6
Closing date 2026 පොසොන් 30
Kekosongan 500
Organization Sri Lanka Police
Recruitment Timeline
Track every stage
- 14 days left
Application deadline
2026 පොසොන් 30
Submit to Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Police Headquarters, Colombo 01 before 4:00 PM.
- 29 days left
Written examination (indicative)
2026 ඇසළ 15
Date notified to shortlisted candidates — monitor DoE portal after shortlisting.
Eligibility
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes including Mathematics and Sinhala/Tamil.
- Age: 18–28 years (male/female quotas per gazette extract).
- Minimum height and fitness standards as specified in the notice.
- Clean police record — no criminal convictions disqualifying appointment.
- Citizen of Sri Lanka.
Selection process
- Written examination after application shortlisting.
- Physical standards test — height, chest, vision, and endurance per gazette.
- Interview and document verification for final selection.
- Monitor doenets.lk for exam dates after applications close.
How to apply
- Obtain application form per gazette extract Friday 6 June 2026.
- Attach O/L certificate, NIC, and photographs per police specification.
- Submit to: Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Sri Lanka Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo 01 before 30 June 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Verify male/female quotas and district allocations in the official gazette PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How many Police Constable vacancies in June 2026 gazette?
Approximately 500 constable posts in the Friday 6 June 2026 government gazette issue.
What is the Police Constable application deadline 2026?
30 June 2026, 4:00 PM — Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Sri Lanka Police Headquarters, Colombo 01.
What qualifications for Sri Lanka Police Constable?
G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes including Maths and Sinhala/Tamil; age 18–28 years; meet height and fitness standards; clean police record.
Official source
Structured hub page—always confirm eligibility, fees, and quotas on the government domain before you pay or submit documents.