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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

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  1. Application deadline

    2026 පොසොන් 30

    14 days left

    Submit to Deputy Inspector General (Admin), Police Headquarters, Colombo 01 before 4:00 PM.

  2. Written examination (indicative)

    2026 ඇසළ 15

    29 days left

    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.

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