Sub Inspector of Police

Sub Inspector of Police – Sri Lanka Police

Job Overview

Sri Lanka Police invites applications from Sri Lankan citizens under Government Gazette Notification No. 2497 dated 10.07.2026 for recruitment to the post of Sub Inspector of Police under the Support Services of the Sri Lanka Police and on a secondment basis.

The recruitment covers a range of specialized positions in Information Technology, Technical Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sports and other professional fields.

Position Details

Job Title: Sub Inspector of Police
Organization: Sri Lanka Police
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Government Jobs, Security, IT & Software, Engineering & Technical, Healthcare & Nursing, Hotel & Tourism

The available specialized positions include:

• Web Editor – Male
• Web Developer – Male
• Computer Software Package Instructor – Male
• System Analyst – Male
• Computer – Male
• Graphic Designing Instructor – Male
• Computer Hardware and Networking Instructor – Male
• Programmer – Male
• Network System Administrator – Male
• Database Administrator – Male
• Pharmacist – Male/Female
• Technician Domestic – Male
• Technician – Male
• Quantity Surveyor – Male
• Mess Controller – Male
• Draughtsman – Male
• Chef – Male
• Playground and Pitch Maintenance Instructor – Male
• Electro-cardiographer – Male/Female
• Medical Laboratory Technologist – Male/Female
• Nursing Officer – Male/Female

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Police is the national law enforcement organization responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crime, protecting public safety and providing specialized services throughout Sri Lanka.

This recruitment provides opportunities for qualified candidates in several specialized professional fields to serve under the Support Services of the Sri Lanka Police.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens and should satisfy the educational, professional, experience, physical and other eligibility requirements applicable to the position they select.

Educational Qualifications

For the IT-related positions, applicants are required to have:

• Passed 6 subjects at G.C.E. O/L in one sitting.
• Obtained 4 Credit passes, including the medium language, Mathematics, Science and English.
• Passed 3 subjects at G.C.E. A/L in one sitting, excluding the General Test.

For relevant IT positions, candidates should also possess an NVQ Level 5 Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification in the relevant field, or an appropriate recognized computer literacy qualification.

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Depending on the position, applicants may be required to possess relevant qualifications in:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Software Development
• Networking
• Database Administration
• Graphic Designing
• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Drafting
• Pharmacy
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Nursing
• Culinary and Restaurant Services
• Technical and Mechanical fields
• Sports and playground maintenance

Experience

Experience requirements vary according to the position.

For relevant IT positions, candidates with an NVQ Level 5 qualification should have relevant professional experience, while candidates without the required professional qualification should possess relevant professional experience as specified in the recruitment notice.

Specific experience requirements also apply to specialized positions such as Chef, Mess Controller, Playground and Pitch Maintenance Instructor, Electro-cardiographer, Medical Laboratory Technologist and Nursing Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates will perform duties according to their respective specialized positions within the Sri Lanka Police.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and maintaining websites and web-based systems.
• Programming and software development.
• System analysis and administration.
• Network administration and maintenance.
• Database administration.
• Computer hardware and networking support.
• Graphic designing and computer software training.
• Technical and engineering-related duties.
• Quantity surveying and drafting work.
• Catering and culinary operations.
• Playground and pitch maintenance.
• Pharmacy and healthcare-related duties.
• Medical laboratory and electro-cardiography services.
• Nursing and patient-care services.

Required Skills

Applicants should possess the technical and professional skills relevant to their selected position.

Key skills may include:

• IT and computer literacy
• Software development and programming
• Web development
• Network administration
• Database management
• Computer hardware and troubleshooting
• Graphic designing
• Technical and engineering knowledge
• Quantity surveying
• Drafting
• Healthcare and laboratory skills
• Nursing skills
• Culinary and food preparation skills
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work responsibly within a professional environment

Applicants must also satisfy the physical and other eligibility conditions applicable to the selected position.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and other employment benefits will be provided according to the applicable Sri Lanka Police service conditions and the relevant recruitment provisions.

The specific salary applicable to each appointment should be confirmed from the relevant Government Gazette notification.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should submit their applications according to the application procedure specified by the Sri Lanka Police under Government Gazette Notification No. 2497 dated 10.07.2026.

The application process and eligibility details are available through the official Sri Lanka Police recruitment information.

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

The deadline has been extended until 14 September 2026.

Important Notes

• This recruitment is for Sub Inspector of Police positions under the Support Services of the Sri Lanka Police and on a secondment basis.
• Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens.
• The recruitment includes specialized positions in IT, technical services, healthcare, hospitality, sports and related fields.
• Male and female eligibility varies according to the individual position.
• Applicants must satisfy the specific educational and professional qualifications relevant to the position applied for.
• Physical requirements, including height and other conditions, apply according to the relevant recruitment provisions.
• Age requirements vary according to the position.
• Applicants should carefully review all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
• The deadline for submitting applications has been extended until 14 September 2026.
• Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
• The selection process and appointment will be conducted according to the conditions specified by the Sri Lanka Police and the relevant Government Gazette notification.

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