Sri Lanka Railway Department Transport Costing Officer Job Vacancies 2026
Sri Lanka Railway Transport Costing Officer Job Vacancies 2026
Open Competitive Examination – Transport Costing Officer Grade III
Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Transport Costing Officer – Grade III vacancies in the Sri Lanka Railway Department. Recruitment will be conducted through an open competitive examination.
The Gazette contains two different application closing dates. Section 1.2 mentions 14 September 2026, while the application instructions state that applications should be received on or before 24 August 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications on or before 24 August 2026 unless an official clarification is issued by the Sri Lanka Railway Department.
Vacancy Details
| Organization | Sri Lanka Railway Department |
| Position | Transport Costing Officer – Grade III |
| Recruitment Method | Open Competitive Examination |
| Number of Vacancies | 02 Vacancies |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 53,060 – 94,100 (MN 4 – 2025) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 35 Years |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,200 |
| Exam Month | September 2026 |
| Gazette Date | 14 August 2026 |
Educational Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:
Option 01: A degree from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission with at least one subject from:
- Commerce
- Business Management
- Information Technology
- Economics
- Statistics
- Cost Management
- Mathematics
- Science
OR
A degree in any field from a recognised university together with two years of experience in Cost Management.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Applicant should possess an excellent character.
- Applicant should be physically and mentally fit to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka.
- Applicants must satisfy all required qualifications by the relevant closing date.
Age Limit
Salary
Examination
The written competitive examination consists of the following two question papers:
| Subject | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Test | 100 | 40 |
| Costing & Statistics | 100 | 40 |
01. Intelligence Test
This paper evaluates language ability, reasoning ability, decision-making skills and mathematical ability. It consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
Duration: 1 Hour
02. Costing & Statistics
The examination covers areas including cost concepts, management decision-making, material and labour costs, variable and fixed costs, direct and indirect costs, financial analysis, data collection, statistical analysis and forecasting.
Duration: 3 Hours
Examination Medium
The examination will be conducted in:
Candidates must answer all examination papers in the same language medium. The selected examination medium cannot be changed later.
Examination Fee
Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200
The examination fee should be deposited into the specified Sri Lanka Railway Department account at a People's Bank branch. Applicants should attach the original payment receipt to the application and retain a photocopy.
How to Apply
Applications should be prepared according to the specimen application published with the Gazette notification.
- Use A4-size paper.
- Complete the application clearly.
- Use the same language medium in which you intend to sit the examination.
- Attach the original examination-fee receipt.
- Have the applicant's signature properly certified.
- Send the completed application by registered post.
General Manager of Railways,
Sri Lanka Railway Department,
P.O. Box 355,
Olcott Mawatha,
Colombo 10.
The top-left corner of the envelope should clearly mention:
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination
- Structured Interview
- Final Selection according to merit and available vacancies
Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for the structured interview according to merit. The number called for the interview will generally be twice the number of available vacancies.
Download Gazette & Application
Because two different closing dates appear in the Gazette, applicants should avoid waiting until September. Submit the application as early as possible and preferably on or before 24 August 2026, unless the Railway Department publishes an official correction or clarification.
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