The Irrigation Department has invited online applications for the Senior Technical Examination (Theory) 2026 for eligible officers serving in the Engineering Assistant Service. The examination is expected to be conducted by the Commissioner General of Examinations in October 2026 in Colombo.
Examination Overview
| Examination |
Senior Technical Examination (Theory) 2026 |
| Department |
Irrigation Department |
| Eligible Service |
Engineering Assistant Service |
| Examination Authority |
Commissioner General of Examinations |
| Examination Month |
October 2026 |
| Examination Centre |
Colombo |
| Application Opening |
20 July 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Closing Date |
20 August 2026 at 9:00 PM |
| Application Method |
Online |
Eligibility
According to the official examination syllabus, Technical Assistants in Class II Grade II are eligible to sit for the Departmental Senior Technical Examination. Applicants must satisfy all service and eligibility requirements stated in the official notice.
Examination Subjects
| Paper |
Subject No. |
Duration |
Marks |
Pass Mark |
| Theory of Structures and Strength of Materials |
131 |
3 Hours |
100 |
40 |
| Hydraulics |
132 |
3 Hours |
100 |
40 |
| Designs, Drawing and Specifications |
211 |
4 Hours |
100 |
40 |
| Irrigation |
212 |
3 Hours |
100 |
40 |
| Quantity Surveying |
221 |
4 Hours |
100 |
40 |
| Office Administration and Establishments Code |
222 |
1½ Hours |
50 |
20 |
| Financial Regulations |
223 |
1½ Hours |
50 |
20 |
Important: Candidates sitting for Part II Section II (b) must pass both the Office Administration and Establishments Code paper and the Financial Regulations paper.
Language Medium
- Technical papers are conducted in the English medium.
- Office Administration, Establishments Code and Financial Regulations papers are available in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Examination Fee
- First sitting: Free
- Each subsequent sitting: Rs. 300 per subject
The examination fee can be paid through the payment methods available in the online application system, including eligible credit cards, debit cards, online banking or Bank of Ceylon payment facilities.
How to Apply
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Select the relevant Senior Technical Examination.
- Read the official instructions carefully before completing the form.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Enter accurate personal, service and examination details.
- Pay the examination fee where applicable.
- Submit the application before 20 August 2026 at 9:00 PM.
- Download and print the completed application for official forwarding and future reference.
Application forwarding:
After submitting the online application, applicants should download and print the relevant parts and forward them to the Director General of Irrigation through their respective heads of divisions on or before the closing date.
Important Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closing date?
The online application closes on 20 August 2026 at 9:00 PM.
When will the examination be held?
The examination is scheduled to be conducted in October 2026 in Colombo.
Can applications be submitted offline?
The initial examination application must be submitted through the Department of Examinations online portal.
Is the first examination sitting free?
Yes. The first sitting is free. A fee of Rs. 300 per subject applies to each subsequent sitting.
Applicants should read the complete official notice and instructions before submitting the online application.
