Inspector of Customs, Grade II

Role Summary

Limited competitive examination for promotion to the post of Inspector of Customs, Grade II of Sri Lanka Customs-2026. Online applications are called from Customs Guards-Grade II who possess the below mentioned qualifications to fill 50% of existing vacancies of posts of Inspector of Customs-Grade II.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications:
  • Should be an officer of the post of Customs Guard- Grade II
  • Should have an immediately preceding 05 years period of active and satisfactory service and have earned all the salary increments during the said period.
  • Should have performed average or higher performance level in accordance with the approved scheme of performance appraisal during five (05) years preceding the date of promotion.
  • Should have passed Efficiency Bar examinations, relevant to the post of Customs Guard- Grade II.
• Experience: Should have completed a period of service of at least 03 years as a Customs Guard- Grade II.

How to Apply

Online applications should be completed only in the English language. Before completing the online application, download the instructions provided to apply for the examination. Applications are open from 14th of September 2026 at 9.00 a.m. and closed on 12th October 2026 at 9.00 p.m. Applications must be submitted through the online system via the Department of Examinations website (www.doenets.lk).

The examination fee is Rs. 600/-. Payment of examination fee should be made only by the following methods, provided by the online system: any bank credit card, any bank debit cards with the facility of Internet transaction, online banking method / Flex App of Bank of Ceylon, or any branch of the Bank of Ceylon.