Meteorological Observer / Communicator Trainee Grade – Open Competitive Exam 2026 | 47 Vacancies
Ministry of Defence & Department of Meteorology Call Applications – Meteorological Observer Trainee 2026
The Ministry of Defence and the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka have called applications for the Open Competitive Examination for the post of Meteorological Observer / Communicator (Trainee Grade) under the Sri Lanka Technological Service (SLTS) for 2026. A total of 47 vacancies are available. Online applications open on 13 July 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 13 August 2026 at 9:00 PM. The application fee is Rs. 600, payable online or at Bank of Ceylon branches. Applicants must be aged 18–30 as at the closing date, hold G.C.E. O/L with Credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil/English, Science and Mathematics in one sitting, and G.C.E. A/L with three subjects including Physics and a relevant Mathematics/Science combination. The written examination will be held in Colombo in October 2026, comprising an Intelligence Test and a Technical Paper on Physics and Electronics. Selected trainees receive a monthly allowance and must sign a bond for five years of service. The post is permanent, pensionable, with a three-year probation.
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🌤️ Open Competitive Exam – 2026
Meteorological Observer / Communicator (Trainee Grade) — Open Competitive Examination 2026
The Ministry of Defence and the Department of Meteorology invite applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to recruit trainees for the SLTS under an open competitive examination — 47 vacancies available.
📋 47 Vacancies
📅 Apply: 13 Jul – 13 Aug 2026
📝 Exam: October 2026, Colombo
✅ Permanent & Pensionable
🚨 Applications Open: 13 July 2026 at 9:00 AM | Close: 13 August 2026 at 9:00 PM — via doenets.lk
47
Total Vacancies — Meteorological Observer / Communicator (Trainee Grade)
Sri Lanka Technological Service (SLTS) | Ministry of Defence & Department of Meteorology
🗓️ Key Examination Details
🟢 Applications Open
13 July 2026
9:00 AM
🔴 Applications Close
13 August 2026
9:00 PM
📝 Written Examination
October 2026
Colombo
🌐 Exam Medium
Sinhala & Tamil
Form must be filled in English
📜 Gazette Published
10 July 2026
💳 Application Fee & Payment Methods
Application Fee: Rs. 600
💳 Credit Card (Online)
🏦 Internet-Enabled Debit Card
📱 BOC Online Banking / Flex App
🏢 Any Bank of Ceylon Branch
🎂 Age Requirement
18 – 30 Years
As at closing date: 13 August 2026
- 📅Born on or before 13 August 2008 (minimum 18)
- 📅Born on or after 13 August 1996 (maximum 30)
- 🇱🇰Must be a Sri Lankan citizen
✅ General Eligibility
- 💪Good physical and mental health to work on a roster basis including nights, weekends and public holidays
- 🌏Must be willing to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka
- 📋Must meet all educational qualifications specified in the gazette
🎓 Educational Qualifications
📘 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)
Passed in six subjects in one sitting with Credit (C) passes in:
- Sinhala / Tamil / English
- Science
- Mathematics
- One other subject
📗 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L)
Passed three subjects in one sitting. The subject combination must be one of the following:
- Option A: Physics + Pure Mathematics + Applied Mathematics
- Option B: Physics + one Mathematics subject (Pure / Applied / Combined Math) + one Science/Technology subject (Chemistry / Agriculture / IT / Computer Science)
⚠️ Physics is mandatory in both subject combinations
📝 Written Examination Structure
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Paper 1 — Intelligence Test
1 Hour
Minimum 40% required to pass
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Paper 2 — Technical Paper (Physics & Electronics)
2 Hours
A/L-level Physics & Electronics | Min. 40% required
- 🏆Candidates with the highest marks matching the vacancy count will be called for an interview to verify credentials. No marks are awarded at the interview.
- 🌐Examination conducted in Sinhala and Tamil mediums only.
🎓 Training Period & Monthly Allowance
Year 1 Monthly Allowance
Rs. 43,274
Under PA Circular 10/2025 (2026 rates)
Year 2 Monthly Allowance
Rs. 43,730
Under PA Circular 10/2025 (2026 rates)
Training Duration
Selected candidates will undergo a two-year training period with monthly allowances paid throughout.
On Passing Efficiency Bar
Candidates will be appointed to Grade III of the Meteorological Observer / Communicator position in the SLTS.
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Bond Requirement: Trainees must sign a bond committing to complete training and serve the department for at least five years. Failure to do so requires payment of a penalty of Rs. 250,000 plus the full cost of government expenditure on training.
🏢 Employment Conditions After Appointment
✅ Permanent Post
✅ Pensionable
⏳ 3-Year Probation
🌏 Serve Anywhere in Sri Lanka
🌙 Day / Night / Weekend / Holiday Roster
📥 Download Gazette Notice
Download the official Gazette Notification published on 10 July 2026 for complete rules, guidelines and access to the online registration system:
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Important Notice to Applicants
Applications must be submitted online only via doenets.lk between 13 July 2026 (9:00 AM) and 13 August 2026 (9:00 PM). The online form must be completed in English. Verify all eligibility requirements carefully before applying. Read the official gazette thoroughly before registering. Do not wait until the final date to apply.
📌 Source: Official Gazette Notification published on 10 July 2026 — Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Meteorological Observer / Communicator (Trainee Grade) in the Sri Lanka Technological Service, 2026. Ministry of Defence & Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka. Published on teachmore.lk for educational and career reference purposes.
