Legal Draftsman Department Office Assistant (Grade III) Exam 2026 – Apply Now

The Legal Draftsman's Department has invited applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the Open Competitive Examination to recruit officers to Grade III of the Office Assistant Service (Management Assistant Non-Technical Segment 2). This exam will be conducted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA).

About Legal Draftsman's Department

The Legal Draftsman's Department is a key government institution functioning under the Ministry of Justice. It is primarily responsible for drafting legislation, bills, and legal enactments for the government of Sri Lanka. Working in this department provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the nation's legislative process in a professional and highly regulated environment.

Role Overview

The Office Assistant (Lekhana Sahakara) plays a vital administrative support role. Responsibilities include handling official correspondence, managing files, typing legal and administrative documents, and utilizing computer software for data management. This position serves as a foundation for a stable career in the government management assistant service.

Job Details

• Position: Office Assistant (Grade III)
• Organization: Legal Draftsman's Department
• Exam Authority: Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
• Job Type: Permanent & Pensionable
• Salary Scale: Rs. 45,230 – 78,360/- (MN-1-2025) + Allowances
• Location: Colombo 12
• Closing Date: 2026-01-26

Qualifications Required

Candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Educational (G.C.E. O/L): Passed 06 subjects with at least 04 Credit passes including:
  • Sinhala / Tamil / English Language
  • Mathematics
  (All at one sitting).
• Educational (G.C.E. A/L): Obtained at least a Credit Pass for Sinhala, Tamil, or English language.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 01 Year of experience in Computer Applications (MS Word, Excel) from a recognized government institute.
• Age Limit: Between 18 and 30 Years.

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Examination Details

Recruitment will be based on a written examination consisting of two papers:

• Intelligence Test (IQ): 100 Marks (1 Hour) - Measures logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Language Proficiency: 100 Marks (1 Hour) - Tests grammar, spelling, essay writing, and summary writing skills.

Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000/- (Payable to Bank of Ceylon, Account No: 7041488).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare their applications on A4 size paper (24x29 cm) as per the specimen form provided in the notification. Applications must be sent via Registered Post to the address below.

• Postal Address: Legal Draftsman, Legal Draftsman's Department, No. 80, Adhikarana Mawatha, Colombo 12.
• Note: The top-left corner of the envelope should be marked "Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Office Assistant - 2026".

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