Regular Force of Sri Lanka Army - Officer

Join the next generation of leaders as an Army officer, with the opportunity to develop highly-valued management skills in Sri Lanka’s most exciting workplace.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Citizenship : Should be a male citizen of Sri Lanka. 
• Marital Status : Unmarried. 
• Age : Not less than 18 years and not more than 24 years as at 31 March 2025. 
• Height : Not less than 5'6" feet (167.5 cm). 
• Weight : Not less than 52 kg (118 pounds). 
• Chest : Not less than 32". 
• Eyesight : Both eyes 6/6 (without spectacles and lenses). 
• Body Mass Index (BMI) : Between 18.5 kg/m² - 25 kg/m².

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Should have passed the GCE (A/L) Examination with three (03) Ordinary Passes and obtained 30% marks for the Common General Test, in one (01) sitting and not more than three (03) attempts with "YES" for University Admission 

And 

Should have passed eight (08) subjects with five (5) Credit Passes in one sitting with no more than two attempts and obtained Credit Passes for English Language, Mathematics, Science and Sinhala/Tamil Language in not more than three attempts at the GCE (O/L) Examination or the candidates who have obtained a Ordinary Pass for English at the GCE (O/L) will be considered if they have obtained a Credit Pass for English subject at the GCE (A/L) Examination or possess any Diploma/Degree in English Medium NVQ Level -4 or above offered by a University/Institute recognized by University Grant Commission. (NVQ certificate should be submitted) 

 

Or 

• An equivalent result obtained at an Internationally Recognized Examination (Pearson Edexcel, GCSE, GCE, and Cambridge or any other) as recognized by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka as equivalents to the GCE (O/L) and the GCE (A/L) Examinations in Sri Lanka (Including compulsory subjects above). 

 

• Those who completed the above - mentioned qualifications and who have sat for G.C.E. (A/L) in the year 2024 may also apply on the pending results.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

Sports, Leadership and Other Achievements (District, Provincial, National and International Levels, and Proficiency in Other Languages (other than Sinhala and English) will be considered as an added qualification. 

 

• Salary - Rs. 91,551.80

• Closing Date - 2025-03-31

 

• Officer Cadets will be entitled to fringe benefits, covering expenses for transport, uniforms, medical and accommodation. 
• Those who successfully complete the Officer Cadet Course will be commissioned in the rank of Second Lieutenant. 
• They will also receive opportunities of serving in UN Peacekeeping Missions, training at foreign military academies and to follow advanced Foreign Courses

 

 

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