The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has officially announced an Open Competitive Examination for the recruitment of Assistant Valuer (Class II, Grade II) positions in the Department of Government Valuation.
📌 Key Highlights
- Number of Vacancies: 99
- Exam Location: Colombo
- Exam Date: Scheduled for July 2026 (exact date to be announced)
- Application Period:
- Opens: March 23, 2026 – 9.00 AM
- Closes: April 23, 2026 – 9.00 PM
- Application Mode: Online only via the Department of Examinations website
🎓 Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- A BSc Special Degree in Estate Management and Valuation recognized by the University Grants Commission, OR
- Chartered Valuer status with membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK)
Additional requirements include:
- Sri Lankan citizenship
- Good character
- Physical and mental fitness to serve anywhere in the country
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 35 years
(As of 28 February 2026)
💰 Salary & Service Conditions
- Salary Scale: Rs. 58,660 – 110,570 (MN 5 category)
- Permanent position with a 3-year probation period
- Appointees must serve in any part of Sri Lanka
📝 Examination Structure
The exam consists of two written papers:
- Paper I (MCQ)
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Based on Estate Management & Valuation subjects
- Paper II (Essay & Structured)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Minimum 40 marks required for each paper
- Exams available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English
📊 Selection Process
- Written Examination
- General Interview (for eligible candidates only)
Candidates will be selected based on merit and number of vacancies.
💳 Application Fee
- Rs. 600 (online payment only)
- Non-refundable under any circumstances
⚠️ Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Incomplete or late applications will be rejected
- All qualifications must be completed before the closing date
| Details | English | Sinhala | Tamil |
| Application | Click Here |
| Full Gazette | Click Here |
| Closing Date | 27.04.2026 |
