Excise Guard Driver – Sri Lanka Excise Department
Job Overview
The Sri Lanka Excise Department invites applications from eligible Sri Lankan citizens for recruitment to the post of Excise Guard Driver – 2026 through an open competitive examination.
This government job opportunity is suitable for candidates who possess the required G.C.E. Ordinary Level qualifications, a valid heavy vehicle driving licence, at least three years of relevant driving experience and the prescribed physical qualifications.
The position is permanent and pensionable, subject to the applicable government service regulations.
Position Details
Job Title: Excise Guard Driver
Organization: Sri Lanka Excise Department
Job Category: Government Jobs
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Examination
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka, with service requirements potentially extending to any part of Sri Lanka.
Monthly Salary Scale: LKR 49,550 – LKR 71,420
Initial Monthly Salary: LKR 49,550
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Recruitment Method: Written Examination, Professional Driving Test, Physical Fitness Test and General Interview
Organization Overview
The Sri Lanka Excise Department is a government department responsible for administering excise-related laws and regulations in Sri Lanka. It carries out regulatory and enforcement functions relating to excisable goods and operates under the applicable government administrative framework.
The Excise Guard Driver position is part of the department’s uniformed staff, and successful applicants will be required to comply with departmental orders and regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following G.C.E. Ordinary Level requirements:
- Must have passed six subjects in one sitting.
- Must have passed at least five subjects, including Mathematics, with the prescribed credit passes for Sinhala or Tamil and one other subject.
- The relevant G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination requirements must be satisfied within not more than two attempts, as specified in the recruitment notice.
Professional Qualifications
Candidates must:
- Possess a valid driving licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic.
- Hold a licence authorizing the driving of motor buses, motor coaches or vehicles in the specified Class A category.
- Have sound knowledge of the Highway Code.
- Possess basic knowledge of motor mechanics.
Work Experience
- Must have at least three years of experience working as a driver in a recognized organization.
- The experience must have been obtained after acquiring the relevant category of driving licence.
- Relevant experience should be supported by appropriate certificates.
Age Requirements
- Minimum age: 22 years.
- Maximum age: 35 years as of the application closing date.
- The maximum age limit does not apply to applicants currently serving in the Provincial or Public Service.
Physical Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following physical requirements:
- Minimum height: 5 feet 4 inches.
- Minimum chest measurement: 32 inches when exhaled.
- Vision of at least 6/6 and 6/12 without glasses or contact lenses, including the ability to recognize colours as required.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
Other Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Must possess excellent moral character.
- All required qualifications must be completed by the application deadline.
Key Responsibilities
The recruitment notice does not provide a detailed duty list for the Excise Guard Driver position. The role requires driving-related duties within the Sri Lanka Excise Department and compliance with the department’s operational requirements.
Expected responsibilities associated with the position include:
- Driving assigned departmental vehicles.
- Following road safety requirements and traffic regulations.
- Maintaining safe driving practices.
- Applying knowledge of vehicle operation and basic motor mechanics.
- Complying with departmental instructions and applicable service regulations.
- Being available for duties wherever required by the department.
Required Skills
- Heavy vehicle driving skills.
- Knowledge of the Highway Code and traffic regulations.
- Basic knowledge of motor mechanics.
- Ability to identify common vehicle faults.
- Safe and responsible driving practices.
- Physical fitness and alertness.
- Professional discipline and excellent moral character.
- Ability to work in different locations across Sri Lanka.
Salary & Benefits
Monthly Salary Scale: LKR 49,550 – LKR 71,420
The salary scale is specified as LKR 49,550, with increments of 7 × LKR 540, 27 × LKR 670, under the applicable salary structure.
The initial monthly salary is LKR 49,550, subject to the applicable government salary provisions.
Additional Service Benefits and Conditions
- Permanent and pensionable appointment.
- Eligibility for the applicable government pension scheme, subject to prevailing government policies and regulations.
- Salary progression subject to the applicable salary scheme and service requirements.
- The first Efficiency Bar Examination must be passed before proceeding beyond the relevant salary step, as prescribed by the applicable circular.
- Service conditions are governed by the relevant Public Service Commission procedural rules, the Establishments Code and departmental regulations.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete the prescribed application form in accordance with the specimen provided in the recruitment notice.
Application Submission Requirements
- Complete the application form accurately.
- Ensure that all educational, professional and experience requirements are satisfied.
- Attach the original examination fee deposit slip to the designated space on the application form.
- Send the completed application under registered post.
- Clearly write “Excise Guard Driver” on the top-left corner of the envelope.
- Select the examination language carefully, as applicants will not be permitted to change the selected language medium later.
Examination Fee: LKR 600
The examination fee must be deposited into the following account:
Bank: Bank of Ceylon, Taprobane Branch
Account Number: 7041628
Account Name: Commissioner General of Excise
The original deposit slip must be attached to the application form.
Postal Address
Excise Commissioner General
Sri Lanka Excise Department
No. 353, Kotte Road
Rajagiriya
Sri Lanka
Applications must reach the above address on or before 30 October 2026.
Important Notes
- The application closing date is 30 October 2026.
- The examination fee is LKR 600.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will be rejected.
- Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
- Recruitment will be conducted through a written examination, professional driving test, physical fitness test and general interview.
- The written examination includes Highway Rules and Motor Mechanics, as well as a Common Test.
- The Highway Rules and Motor Mechanics paper carries 100 marks, with a pass mark of 40%.
- The Common Test carries 100 marks, with a pass mark of 40%.
- The professional driving test carries 40 marks, with a pass mark of 40%.
- Candidates with the highest written examination marks, up to twice the number of available vacancies, will be called for the physical fitness and practical driving tests.
- Final selection will be based on merit according to the marks obtained in the written examination and the prescribed tests.
- Applicants must satisfy all educational, professional, experience, age and physical requirements before applying.
- No travelling expenses will be paid to candidates attending the interview.
- Applicants should carefully review the official recruitment notice and application instructions before submitting their applications.
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