In accordance with the provisions set out in Section 26(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka who satisfy the qualifications specified in this notification to be recruited on an open basis for 46 vacancies in the post of Driver (Grade III) -Primary Level (Skilled) category of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Qualifications required

1.1 Educational qualifications : Should have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) examination in not more than two sittings with credit passes for two subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil Language.

1.2 Professional qualifications : Should possess a driving license for heavy vehicles issued by the Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic.

1.3 Experience : Should have three years of experience (continuous/discontinuous) as a driver. (Should prove the experience through documentary evidence.)

1.4 Physical fitness : Every candidate must be in good physical and mental fitness to serve in any part of Sri Lanka and to perform the duties of the post. Must have good eyesight both day and night, and it should be certified by a medical report. Height should be 5 feet or above.

1.5 Other qualifications :

i. Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka

ii. Should be of excellent moral character.

iii. All qualifications required for recruitment to the post should have been fulfilled in every aspect as at the date specified in the notification for calling of applications.

Age

Minimum limit - 25 years

Maximum limit - 45 years

Salary Scale

Rs. 43,280-10x490-10x540-10x590-12x630 – Rs. 67,040

Accordingly, the salary code applicable to this post is AC-PL-3-2025, and the initial salary step will be Rs. 43,280/-. In addition, other allowances applicable to the post, as approved by Parliament on 17.03.2026, will be paid. (If recruitment is made before 01.01.2027, salaries will be paid in accordance with Schedule II, i.e., the salary will be Rs. 40,834.00).

Method of Recruitment

100% on an open basis.

Consists of a professional examination and a structured interview.

4.1.1 Professional examination –

Subjects for which marks are allocated	Maximum marks	Minimum marks required for selection
Competency in driving	40	20
Practical knowledge of road traffic rules	40	20
Basic knowledge of motor mechanism	20	10

4.1.2 The panel for the professional examination will comprise the following officials.

An executive officer of the Commission – Chairman
A Motor Vehicle Examiner of the Department of Motor Traffic
An officer of the Traffic Division of Sri Lanka Police

4.1.3 Structured interview

Criteria	Maximum marks	Minimum marks required for selection
Additional educational qualifications	20	60
Additional work experience	15
Proficiency in other languages	10
Subject-related knowledge	25
Competency demonstrated at the structured interview	30
Total marks	100

4.1.4 The panel for the structured interview shall consist of three members.

4.1.5

i. Applicants who obtain more than 50 marks at the professional examination will be called for the structured interview. Applicants who score the highest aggregate marks in the professional examination and the structured interview will be recruited in order of merit against the existing vacancies in the post of Driver (Grade III).

ii. The detailed marking scheme of the structured interview will be approved by the Commission at the time of making recruitments, without changing the maximum mark limit of each criterion in the above table. Clauses and Conditions of Engagement

This appointment will be subject to the provisions set out in the Scheme of Recruitment approved by the Commission through Gazette Notification No. 2504/07 dated 01.09.2026.
This post is permanent and is entitled to the benefits of the Employees’ Provident Fund and the Employees’ Trust Fund.
This appointment is subject to a probationary period of 3 years.
Recruits are required to pass the Efficiency Bar Examination in the manner specified in the Scheme of Recruitment within 03 years of recruitment to the post.
Confirmation in the service will be made upon the completion of the probationary period, subject to satisfactory work, attendance and conduct and passing of the Efficiency Bar Examination.
Officers who have joined the service in a medium other than an official language are required to acquire the prescribed proficiency in the relevant language within the probationary period.
This appointment is subject to the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, the Rules of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption published in Gazette Notification No. 2504 dated 01.09.2026, the Establishments Code II, the Financial Regulations, and the rules imposed and circulars issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption from time to time.
Applicants will not be permitted to change the language medium selected in the application, and the language medium indicated in the application will be the language medium in which the applicant will be eligible for appointment.

Identity of Candidates

Only the candidates who have submitted applications that are complete in all aspects will be called for the professional examination.
The following identity cards will be accepted to prove their identity at the professional examination/structured interview.

Valid National Identity Card issued by the Commissioner of Registration of Persons.
Valid passport
Valid driving license

Submission of Applications

Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, P.O. Box 1431, 36, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 07, and sent under registered cover to reach the above address on or before 16 October 2026. Applications received after this date will be rejected.

The specimen application is given at the end of this notification. Applications should be prepared on A4-size paper and completed in English only.

Applicants should clearly indicate, “Recruitment to the Post of Driver - Grade III”, on the top left-hand corner of the envelope enclosing the application.

The applicant’s signature should be attested by the principal of a government school/ a Justice of the Peace/ a Commissioner for Oaths/ an Attorney-at-Law/ a Public Notary/ an authorized officer of the armed forces or an officer holding a permanent position in the public service or provincial public service drawing a consolidated salary of Rs. 71,240/- or above.

Complaints regarding the loss or delay of applications in the post will not be entertained. Applicants should bear the consequences of delaying the submission of their applications until the last date. (Applicants who delay the submission of their applications until the last date should bear the consequences that may arise thereof.)

One certified copy of each of the following documents should be attached to the application. No other document should be attached.

Certified copy of the National Identity Card
Certified copy of the Birth Certificate
Certified copies of certificates relating to the educational qualifications required above.
Certified copies of certificates relating to the professional qualifications required above.
Certified copies of certificates in support of the experience required above.
Certified copies of the required medical reports obtained within one month before the closing date for submission of applications.
Certified copies of two recently obtained character certificates

Note: Original copies of relevant documents should be produced at the interview for verification of the certified copies attached to the application.

Furnishing of False Information

Your candidature will be cancelled if any information furnished in the application is found to be false or incorrect. If any such false or incorrect information is found after recruitment, you will be dismissed from the service, subject to appropriate action being taken in that regard.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacancies.
The decision of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption regarding the appointments shall be final.
In the event of any discrepancy between the Sinhala, Tamil and English texts, the Sinhala text will prevail.

By order of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption,

R. S. A. DISSANAYAKE

Director General

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption,

P. O. Box 1431,

36, Malalasekara Mawatha,

Colombo 07.

Application form

Fill in on screen in English block capitals, or print and complete by hand.

(For office use only)

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

Application for Recruitment to the Post of Driver (Grade III) on Open Basis

Medium

Sinhala
Tamil
English

(Application should be filled in English block capitals)

1.0	1.1 Full Name
	1.2 Full Name (Sinhala/Tamil)
	1.3 Name with Initials
2.0	2.1 Permanent Address
	2.2 District
	2.3 Province
3.0	3.1 Gender
	3.2 National Identity Card Number
4.0	4.1 Mobile Telephone No./WhatsApp No.
	4.2 Fixed Telephone No.
	4.3 E-mail Address
5.0	5.1 Date of Birth
	5.2 Age as at the Closing Date of Applications	Years Months Days
6.0	6.1 Marital Status
7.0	7.1 Height
8.0	8.1 Nationality
9.0	9.1 Religion

10.0 Educational Qualifications: Language medium:

G. C. E. (Ordinary Level) Year : Index No.
Subject	Grade	Subject	Grade

11.0 Professional Qualifications:

12.0 Service Experience:-

Institution	Duration (Number of years)

13.0 Additional Educational Qualifications:

Eg. G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination	School/Institution	Results

14.0 Language Proficiency:

Language	Documents that can be produced to prove the qualification
(a) Sinhala Language
(b) Tamil Language
(c) English Language
(d) Other foreign languages

15.0 Other Qualifications:

16.0 Declaration by Applicant:

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption reserves the right to cancel my candidature/appointment if any information furnished herein is found to be false or incorrect before or after recruitment.

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations related to this appointment and to accept any decision taken in respect of the cancellation of my candidature/ or appointment, in case I am found to be unqualified in terms of the applicable rules and regulations.

Signature of Applicant

17.0 Attestation of Signature:

I certify that Mr. who submits this application is known to me personally and that he placed his signature in my presence on .

Signature and official seal of the Attesting Officer

Full Name of the Attesting Officer	:
Designation	:
Address	:
Date	:

Recruitment to the Post of Driver (Grade III) on Open Basis – 2026