CIABOC Recruitment 2026
Office Employee Assistant – Grade III
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Sri Lanka, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for 85 vacancies for the post of Office Employee Assistant – Grade III under open recruitment in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.
Interested candidates should carefully read the qualifications, examination details, application procedure, and other conditions before submitting their applications.
| JOB VACANCY SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Institution | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) |
| Post | Office Employee Assistant – Grade III |
| Recruitment Type | Open Recruitment |
| Number of Vacancies | 85 Vacancies |
| Service Category | Primary Level – Non-Technical |
| Age Limit | 21–32 Years |
| Starting Salary | Rs. 40,500 per month |
| Full Salary Scale | Rs. 40,500 – 62,530 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,000 |
| Examination Medium | Sinhala / Tamil / English |
| Closing Date | 16 November 2026 |
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, including at least two Credit passes, in not more than two sittings.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka. |
| Education | Six G.C.E. O/L passes, including at least two Credit passes, within not more than two sittings. |
| Age | Minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years. |
| Character | Must be of excellent moral character. |
| Physical Fitness | Must be physically and mentally fit to serve anywhere in Sri Lanka and perform the duties of the post. |
| Other Qualifications | All required qualifications must be fulfilled by the date specified in the official notification. |
Salary Details
| Salary Code | AC-PL-1-2025 |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 40,500 – 10×450 – 10×490 – 7×540 – 15×590 – Rs. 62,530 |
| Initial Salary | Rs. 40,500 per month |
| Allowances | Other allowances approved by Parliament on 17 March 2026, as applicable. |
Written Examination
The written examination will be held in Colombo. Candidates must sit both papers. Each paper carries 100 marks, and candidates must obtain at least 40 marks in each paper to qualify for consideration for the interview.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 1½ hours | 100 | 40 |
| Aptitude | 1½ hours | 100 | 40 |
Examination Syllabus
General Knowledge: Sri Lanka’s political, social, cultural and economic environment, education system, the candidate’s living and working environment, and nationally and internationally important current affairs.
Aptitude: Logical reasoning skills.
Important: The examination is available in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Candidates must select one language when applying. The selected medium cannot be changed later and becomes the recruitment medium.
Structured Interview
| Assessment Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Additional Educational Qualifications | 20 |
| Knowledge of the Profession | 20 |
| Extracurricular Activities | 20 |
| Service Experience | 10 |
| Performance at the Interview | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
The minimum required mark at the structured interview is 60 out of 100. The interview board will not be shown the candidates’ written examination marks. Final selection is made according to merit based on the combined written examination and interview marks, subject to the official recruitment rules.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the specimen application form in English only, using A4 paper, and send it by registered post to the following address:
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
P.O. Box 1431,
No. 36, Malalasekara Mawatha,
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
Closing date: Applications must reach the above address on or before 16 November 2026. Late applications will be rejected.
Write the following in the top-left corner of the envelope:
Documents to Attach
Attach one certified copy of each of the following documents. Do not attach other documents unless required by the official notice.
| No. | Required Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | National Identity Card |
| 2 | Birth Certificate |
| 3 | Certificates confirming the required educational qualifications |
| 4 | Two recently obtained character certificates |
| 5 | Receipt for the examination fee |
The applicant’s signature must be attested by an authorized person listed in the official notice. Original certificates must be brought to the interview for verification.
Examination Fee and Payment Details
| Examination Fee | Rs. 1,000 |
| Bank | Bank of Ceylon |
| Branch | Torrington Branch |
| Account Number | 7040057 |
| Account Name | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption |
Pay the examination fee to the specified bank account. The fee is non-refundable. Attach the original payment receipt to the application and retain a photocopy for your records.
Terms and Conditions
- The appointment is governed by the approved Scheme of Recruitment and the relevant Gazette notification.
- The post is permanent and provides Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) benefits.
- The appointment is subject to a probationary period of three years.
- Recruits must pass the prescribed Efficiency Bar Examination within three years of recruitment.
- Confirmation depends on satisfactory performance, attendance, conduct, and passing the required Efficiency Bar Examination.
- Performance appraisals are used for salary increments and promotions.
- Officers appointed in a language medium other than an official language must obtain the prescribed proficiency in that language within the probationary period.
- Only complete applications will be considered for the written examination.
- False or incorrect information may result in cancellation of candidature or dismissal after recruitment, subject to appropriate action.
- The Commission reserves the right to fill or not fill the vacancies.
- The Commission’s decision on appointments is final.
- Where the Sinhala, Tamil and English versions differ, the Sinhala text prevails.
Download Application Form
Applicants should download the official application form and follow the instructions in the recruitment notice. The form must be completed in English block capitals.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
Official Recruitment Notice:
View the Official CIABOC Vacancy Notice
Contact Details
| Institution | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption |
| Address | No. 36, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone | +94 112 596 360 / 1954 |
| ciaboc_gen@ciaboc.gov.lk | |
| Official Website | ciaboc.gov.lk |
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