⚓ Sri Lanka Navy Officer Recruitment 2026

The Sri Lanka Navy has invited applications from suitably qualified male and female candidates for Direct Entry Officer vacancies in the Regular Naval Force and Volunteer Naval Force.

Regular Naval Force – Branches

• Executive
• Marine Engineering
• Hull Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Logistics
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Medical
• Dental
• Information Technology
• Administrative Officer – Health

Volunteer Naval Force – Branches

• Executive – General Duties
• English Instructor
• Accounting Officer
• Counselling Officer – Mental Health & Psychological Care

🎓 Basic Qualifications

Applicants should possess the educational, professional and other qualifications relevant to the branch for which they apply.

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Age limit differs according to the selected branch.
• Applications are available for both male and female candidates, subject to branch requirements.
• Relevant university degrees and professional qualifications are required for the respective officer branches.

General Physical Requirements

• Male minimum height: 167.64 cm
• Female minimum height: 160.02 cm
• BMI: 17 – 27
• Male chest: Minimum 81.28 cm
• Colour Vision: STD II
• Civil Status: Married / Unmarried

💰 Pay, Allowances & Benefits

According to the official notice, pay varies according to the appointed rank. The published advertisement indicates an approximate total monthly package of around Rs. 122,000 – Rs. 143,000 for the main non-medical officer ranks, subject to applicable allowances.

Other benefits may include:

• Local and foreign training
• Uniforms
• Accommodation
• Medical facilities
• Transport / railway warrant facilities
• Sports facilities
• Insurance and other service benefits

📝 How to Apply

Candidates applying by registered post are also required to apply through the Sri Lanka Navy online recruitment system.

Click below for advertisements, Gazette and application.