📌 Basic Details

• Service: Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS)
• Grade: Grade III
• Vacancies: 24
• Exam Type: Limited Competitive Exam
• Conducted By: Department of Examinations
• Exam Date: July 2026
• Location: Colombo

📝 Exam Structure

• ✔️ Comprehension – 100 Marks (2 Hours)
• ✔️ Case Study – 100 Marks (1 Hour)
• ✔️ Planning Subject – 100 Marks (2 Hours)
• ✔️ Interview (Qualification Verification)

⚠️ Minimum 40% required for each paper

🎓 Educational Qualifications

• ✔️ Degree from a recognized local university
• ✔️ OR foreign university recognized by UGC
• ✔️ OR university established under Act of Parliament
• ✔️ OR degree recognized under Universities Act No. 16 of 1978

💼 Experience Requirements

• ✔️ Permanent appointment in public/provincial service
• ✔️ Minimum 05 years service
• ✔️ Salary Code: MN-1-2025 or above / SL-1-2025
• ✔️ Good service record required

⚠️ Important Notes

• 📌 Exam Medium: Sinhala / Tamil / English
• 📌 Application must be submitted in English
• 📌 Maximum 3 attempts allowed
• 📌 Religious clergy are not eligible
• 📌 Admission card issued online only

🖥️ Application Method

Apply online only via Department of Examinations website:

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