Meteorology Department Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer Job Vacancies 2026
Grade III Government Jobs – Online Application
Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer – Grade III of the Sri Lanka Technological Service in the Department of Meteorology – 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Job Title | Telecommunication and Radar Technical Officer |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Department | Department of Meteorology |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Service | Sri Lanka Technological Service |
| Number of Vacancies | 04 Vacancies |
| Employment Type | Permanent and Pensionable |
| Examination Month | October 2026 |
| Examination Centre | Colombo |
| Application Opening Date | 13 July 2026 at 9.00 a.m. |
| Closing Date | 13 August 2026 at 9.00 p.m. |
| Application Method | Online Application Only |
Monthly Salary
Salary Code: MN 3 – 2025
Rs. 52,250 – 10 × 800 – 11 × 1,190 – 10 × 1,320 – 10 × 1,350 – Rs. 100,040
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- Applicants must have been born on or before 13 August 2008 and on or after 13 August 1996.
General Qualifications
- Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Must possess an excellent character.
- Must have adequate physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Applicants must have completed all required qualifications on or before the closing date.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Qualifications
Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in six subjects in one sitting, including credit passes in:
- Sinhala, Tamil or English Language;
- Science;
- Mathematics; and
- One other subject.
G.C.E. Advanced Level Qualifications
Applicants must have passed three subjects in one sitting at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination under one of the following subject combinations:
Subject Combination 01:
Physics, Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Subject Combination 02:
- Physics;
- One subject from Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Combined Mathematics; and
- One subject from Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Information Technology or Computer Science.
Technical or Professional Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following technical qualifications:
- National Vocational Qualification at NVQ Level 6 relevant to the field;
- National Diploma in Technology awarded by the University of Moratuwa or Hardy Institute, Ampara;
- National Diploma in Engineering awarded by the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority;
- Higher National Diploma in Engineering awarded by the relevant government higher-education authority;
- Diploma in Technology awarded by the Open University of Sri Lanka;
- Successful completion of Part I of the Engineering Examination conducted by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka; or
- Another technical qualification recognised as equivalent by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
Important: Applicants should carefully check the full Gazette notification to confirm that their technical qualification is accepted before applying.
Written Examination
| Subject | Duration | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Test | 1 Hour | 100 | 40% |
| Subject-Related Technical Paper | 2 Hours | 100 | 40% |
The examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil. The selected examination language cannot be changed after submitting the application.
Examination Fee
Examination Fee: Rs. 600
The examination fee must be paid through one of the payment methods provided by the online application system. Fees paid will not be refunded or transferred to another examination.
How to Apply
- Read the complete Gazette notification carefully.
- Download and read the common recruitment instructions.
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee using an approved payment method.
- Submit the application and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted before 9.00 p.m. on 13 August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete online applications may be rejected without notice.
- Applicants must provide correct and accurate information.
- Keep the printed application and payment confirmation safely.
- Admission cards will be issued online to eligible applicants.
- Issuing an admission card does not confirm that the applicant has fulfilled every eligibility requirement.
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