The Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force have launched a major recruitment drive for 2026, inviting applications from energetic and disciplined young individuals across the island to fill approximately 7,500 vacancies in three key positions.
Positions Open for Applications
The recruitment covers the following apprentice officer roles:
- Apprentice Police Constable
- Female Police Constable
- Police Constable Driver
The drive marks one of the largest police recruitment exercises in recent years, with vacancies distributed island-wide, including the Northern and Eastern Provinces — a move seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement presence across all regions of the country.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online only through the official Sri Lanka Police website. Applicants are directed to visit the site and navigate to the “Join Us” section, or scan the provided QR code to access the application portal.
The closing date for applications is 08 May 2026. No physical or paper-based applications will be accepted.
| Details | English | Sinhala | Tamil |
| Application | Click Here |
| Full Details | Click Here |
| Closing Date | 08.05.2026 |
