Government Examination 2026
Statistician Job Vacancies 2026 – Department of Census and Statistics
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Executive Service Category Grade III
Applications are invited for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Executive Service Category, for the post of Statistician in the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.
Vacancy Details
| Organization |
Department of Census and Statistics |
| Post |
Statistician |
| Service Category |
Executive Service Category – Grade III |
| Number of Vacancies |
28 Vacancies |
| Application Method |
Online Application Only |
| Application Opening |
13 July 2026 at 9.00 a.m. |
| Closing Date |
10 August 2026 at 9.00 p.m. |
| Examination Date |
October 2026 |
| Examination Centre |
Colombo Only |
Salary Scale
Monthly Salary Scale – SL 1-2025
Rs. 82,150 – Rs. 195,970
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess a recognized degree containing at least one of the following subjects as a main subject:
Statistics Mathematics Economics Demography Population Studies Computer Science Information Technology Geography Sociology Cartography
Option 1: A recognized special or honours degree with a class in one of the relevant subject areas.
Option 2: A recognized general degree with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division, containing one of the relevant subjects as a main subject.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 21 and 35 years of age as at the closing date.
Eligible applicants must have been born on or before 10 August 2005 and on or after 10 August 1991.
Examination Details
| Question Paper |
Duration |
Marks |
| Subject-related General Knowledge |
2 Hours |
100 |
| Aptitude |
1 Hour |
100 |
Candidates must obtain at least 40% in each question paper. The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Examination Fee
Examination Fee: Rs. 1,200
The examination fee must be paid using an approved online payment method.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Department of Examinations application portal. The online application must be completed in English.
Read the official Gazette notice and application instructions carefully before submitting your application. Incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.
Important Dates
Applications Open
13 July 2026
Applications Close
10 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Statistician vacancies are available?
The recruitment notice states that 28 vacancies are expected to be filled.
What is the closing date?
Online applications close on 10 August 2026 at 9.00 p.m.
Can applications be submitted by post?
No. Applications are accepted only through the official online examination application portal.
Where will the examination be held?
The examination is expected to be held in Colombo in October 2026.
Applicants should verify all qualifications, dates and conditions using the official Gazette notice before applying.
