Number of Vacancies

A total of 47 vacancies are expected to be filled through the Open Competitive Examination.

Any remaining vacancies from the Limited Competitive Examination may also be filled by qualified candidates from the Open Examination when eligible internal candidates are unavailable.

General Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Must possess excellent character.
• Must have sufficient physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Persons holding ordination in any religious sect are not eligible to apply.

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Qualifications

Applicants must have passed six subjects at one and the same sitting, including credit passes in:

• Sinhala, Tamil or English Language
• Science
• Mathematics
• One other subject

G.C.E. Advanced Level Qualifications

Applicants must have passed three subjects at one and the same sitting under one of the following subject combinations:

• Physics, Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
• Physics and one subject from Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Combined Mathematics, together with one subject from Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Information Technology or Computer Science.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Eligible dates of birth: On or before 13 August 2008 and on or after 13 August 1996.

Written Examination

• Intelligence Test – 2 hours – 100 marks
• Subject-Related Technical Question Paper – 2 hours – 100 marks
• Minimum pass mark for each paper: 40%
• Examination mediums: Sinhala and Tamil

The technical paper will test knowledge of Physics and Electronics up to G.C.E. Advanced Level standard, including mechanics, waves, heat, electricity, semiconductors, digital technology and communication methods.

Training Allowance

• First year: Rs. 43,274 per month from 2026 and Rs. 45,230 from 2027.
• Second year: Rs. 43,730 per month from 2026 and Rs. 45,770 from 2027.

Number of Vacancies

A total of 19 vacancies are expected to be filled through the Limited Competitive Examination.

Who Can Apply?

This examination is limited to qualified employees currently serving in the Department of Meteorology.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in not more than two sittings in six subjects, including credit passes in:

• Language or Literature
• Mathematics
• Science

Service and Experience Qualifications

• Must have at least ten years of active and satisfactory service in a permanent departmental post in the relevant field within the Primary Non-Skilled or a higher service category.
• The applicant's appointment must have been confirmed.
• Must have completed at least five years of active and satisfactory service in a permanent departmental post immediately before the prescribed date.
• The required service must be certified by the Head of the Department.

Physical and Mental Fitness

Every applicant must possess adequate physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka and perform the duties assigned to the post.

Written Examination

• Basic Mathematical Knowledge – 2 hours – 100 marks
• Basic Knowledge Relevant to the Post – 2 hours – 100 marks
• Minimum pass mark for each paper: 40%
• Examination mediums: Sinhala, Tamil and English

Salary During Training

Officers recruited through the Limited stream will continue to receive the salary attached to their existing post. They will also receive the allowance specified for the Training Grade in accordance with the applicable regulations.