Excise Inspector Job Vacancies 2026
The Sri Lanka Excise Department, under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has announced 54 Excise Inspector vacancies for 2026 through an open competitive examination.
Eligible Sri Lankan graduates can apply online through the Department of Examinations. Read the educational qualifications, salary, age requirements, examination details and application instructions below.
Excise Inspector Job Vacancies 2026 – Sri Lanka Excise Department
| Conducted by | Sri Lanka Excise Department (Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development) |
| Position | Inspector of Excise |
| Total Vacancies | 54 Posts |
| Educational Qualifications | Recognized University Degree + GCE O/L with credit passes in Mathematics and English |
| Age Limit | 21 – 35 Years (born between 07 Dec 1991 and 07 Dec 2005; exception for existing departmental staff) |
| Monthly Salary Scale | Rs. 63,070 – Rs. 91,630 (Plus a Rs. 20,000 monthly training allowance) |
| Application Period | 09 November 2026 (9:00 AM) to 07 December 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,200 (Non-refundable) |
| Application Method | Online Only via the Department of Examinations portal |
| Online Application | Apply Now |
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How to Apply Online
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Select the Excise Inspector Open Competitive Examination 2026 when applications open.
- Download and read the application instructions.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Check all personal, educational and examination details.
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,200 using an approved payment method.
- Submit the application before the deadline and retain the confirmation and payment record.
Accepted fee payment methods: Bank credit card, internet-enabled debit card, Bank of Ceylon online banking/Flex, or Bank of Ceylon teller-slip payment, according to the Gazette instructions.
Important Application NoticeThe online application period begins on 09 November 2026 at 9.00 AM. Applications close on 07 December 2026 at 9.00 PM. The application may not appear on the portal before opening time. Examination fees are non-refundable.