Railway Engine Driver Assistant (Grade III) Recruitment 2026 – Sri Lanka Railways
📌 Quick Summary
ශ්රී ලංකා දුම්රිය දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ III ශ්රේණියේ දුම්රිය එන්ජින් රියදුරු සහකාර තනතුරේ පවතින පුරප්පාඩු 80ක් විවෘත තරග විභාගය මඟින් පිරවීම සඳහා සුදුසුකම්ලත් පිරිමි ශ්රී ලාංකික පුරවැසියන්ගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. අයදුම්පත් ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් යොමු කළ යුතු අවසන් දිනය: 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් 28.
இலங்கை புகையிரத திணைக்களத்தின் தரம் III புகையிரத இயந்திர சாரதி உதவியாளர் பதவியிலுள்ள 80 வெற்றிடங்களை திறந்த போட்டிப் பரீட்சை மூலம் நிரப்புவதற்காக தகுதியான ஆண் இலங்கை பிரஜைகளிடமிருந்து விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. பதிவுத் தபாலில் விண்ணப்பிப்பதற்கான இறுதித் திகதி: 28 செப்டம்பர் 2026.
📋 Recruitment Overview
💰 Salary Scale
Salary Code: MT 1-2025
Salary Scale: LKR 50,090 – 10×540 – 11×630 – 10×1010 – 10×190 – LKR 84,420
* Converted in terms of Schedule I of Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational: Passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six (06) subjects in a single sitting, with credit passes in:
- Language (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
- Mathematics
- Science
- One other subject
- Professional: Must possess a 2-year technical course certificate recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 35 years as of September 28, 2026 (Born between September 28, 1991, and September 28, 2008).
- Gender: Open exclusively to male Sri Lankan citizens.
- Minimum Height: 5 feet 4 inches (5′ 4″).
- Vision: Must pass the 6/6 vision test.
- Fitness: Must possess physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
📝 Examination & Selection Scheme
| Examination Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Pass Mark | Syllabus Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 | 50 | Tests basic knowledge of machinery and practical applications relevant to the role of Engine Driver Assistant. |
- Candidates scoring highest on the merit list from the written examination will be called for document verification and a physical fitness assessment.
- Selected candidates will undergo 3 months of theoretical and practical training upon recruitment.
💳 Examination Fee & Payment Details
- Fee Amount: LKR 1,200.00 (Non-refundable).
- Bank: Any People’s Bank branch.
- Account Name: General Manager of Railways.
- Account Number: 176-100129027-313.
- Branch: Town Hall Branch, People’s Bank.
- Important: The original bank payment receipt must be securely attached to the designated section of the application form.
📬 How to Apply
Prepare the application on A4-size paper following the prescribed specimen format.
Send the completed application form along with the original bank receipt by Registered Post on or before September 28, 2026 to:
General Manager of Railways,
General Manager's Office, Appointments Branch,
P.O. Box 355, Olcott Mawatha,
Colombo 10.
* Mention “Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Railway Engine Driver Assistant Grade-III – 2026” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applications received after September 28, 2026 will be rejected. Ensure all educational, vocational (TVEC), and physical qualifications are fulfilled as of the closing date.
