Government Job Vacancies 2026
Department of Prisons Driver and Ambulance Driver Recruitment 2026
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Primary Level Skilled Grade III Posts
📅 Closing Date: 07 August 2026
📢 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for Driver
and Ambulance Driver vacancies at the Department of Prisons.
🚘 Available Job Posts
🚚
Driver
🚑
Ambulance Driver
📊 Number of Vacancies
21
Total Vacancies Available
✅ Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination with at least six subjects, including two Credit passes, in not more than two sittings.
- Applicants must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic.
- A minimum of three years of driving experience after obtaining the relevant driving licence is required.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age as of 07 August 2026.
- The minimum required height for male applicants is 5 feet 4 inches.
- The minimum chest measurement must be 32 inches when unexpanded.
📌 Recruitment Summary
| Department | Department of Prisons |
|---|---|
| Job Posts | Driver and Ambulance Driver |
| Service Category | Primary Level Skilled – Grade III |
| Recruitment Method | Open Competitive Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Age Limit | 18–45 years as of 07 August 2026 |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 |
📥 Download Gazette Notice and Application
Select your preferred language to download the official documents.
📄 Full Gazette Notice
📝 Application Form
🌐 Official Website
Important: Applicants should carefully read the official
Gazette notice before submitting their applications. Applications that are
incomplete, submitted late or do not meet the required qualifications may
be rejected.
Official Source: Department of Prisons – Sri Lanka
Application Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 07 August 2026
