Agriculture Instructor, Research Assistant & Soil Surveyor Exam 2026
Department of Agriculture – Grade III Recruitment
The Department of Agriculture has published an amended Gazette notice for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Agriculture Instructor, Research Assistant and Soil Surveyor in the Sri Lanka Technological Service – 2026.
According to the amended notice, applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens. The online application period is from 10 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m. until 4 September 2026 at 9.00 p.m. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
📌 Agriculture Department Exam 2026 – Details
| Department | Department of Agriculture |
| Service | Sri Lanka Technological Service |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Agriculture Instructor | 257 Vacancies |
| Research Assistant | 70 Vacancies |
| Soil Surveyor | 02 Vacancies |
| Applications Open | 10 August 2026 – 9.00 a.m. |
| Closing Date | 4 September 2026 – 9.00 p.m. |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must meet the educational and professional qualifications specified in the Gazette. The notice requires the relevant G.C.E. (O/L) qualifications together with an accepted Agriculture Diploma, relevant NVQ Level 6 qualification or an equivalent technical qualification, depending on the applicable requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Applicants should carefully check the complete Gazette before applying to make sure that all required qualifications are fulfilled by the closing date.
🎂 Age Limit
Applicants must be 18 years or above and not more than 35 years as at 4 September 2026. The amended notice states that eligible applicants should have been born on or before 4 September 2008 and on or after 4 September 1991. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
📝 How to Apply Online
- Read the complete Gazette amendment and application instructions.
- Open the Department of Examinations online application system.
- Select the correct Agriculture Department examination.
- Complete the application in English.
- Check all information carefully before submitting.
- Pay the required examination fee using an accepted payment method.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for your records.
The common online application instructions state that applicants should use the correct NIC details and a working mobile number, and should carefully verify the application before final submission. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
📚 Examination Details
The examination consists of an Intelligence Test and a Subject Knowledge paper. The Intelligence Test is one hour with 100 marks, while the Subject Knowledge paper is two hours with 100 marks. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
The examination is scheduled to be conducted in November 2026 in Colombo and Kandy. The examination centre selected in the application cannot subsequently be changed. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
💳 Examination Fee
The examination fee is Rs. 1,200.00. The Gazette specifies the permitted payment methods, including bank credit/debit cards, online banking/BOC Flex and payment through a Bank of Ceylon branch.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- The online application must be completed in English.
- Only one application can be submitted by an applicant.
- Check all details carefully before completing the final submission.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application.
- Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
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