Sri Lanka Army Job Vacancies 2025 - Regular Force Recruit (Soldier)

The Sri Lanka Army has announced recruitment for the Regular Force. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the posts of Recruits (Soldier) in both Trades and Non-Trades (General Duties) categories. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Job Details

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• Position: Recruit (Soldier) - Trades & Non-Trades [cite: 371]
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• Organization: Sri Lanka Army (Regular Force) [cite: 371]
• Salary: Rs. [cite_start]88,915.90 (Monthly starting salary with allowances) [cite: 1026]
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• Location: Island-wide (Any part of the country) [cite: 1023]
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• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time [cite: 371]

Qualifications Required

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

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• Education (Non-Trades): Passed Grade 10 OR Grade 5 (Pirivena Education) [cite: 415]
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• Education (Trades): Passed Grade 10 / G.C.E O/L / G.C.E A/L / NVQ Level 3 or 4 (Requirements vary by specific trade such as Medical, Engineering, Clerical, Signals etc.) [cite: 419, 423]
• Age Limit (as at 31.12.2025):
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  • Non-Trades: 18 - 24 Years [cite: 390]
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  • Trades: 18 - 26 Years [cite: 391]
• Physical Requirements:
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  • Male: Height 5' 4", Chest 32", Weight 50kg [cite: 392, 393, 394]
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  • Female: Height 5' 2", Weight 40kg [cite: 410, 411]
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• Other: Must be a Sri Lankan Citizen and Unmarried [cite: 388, 389]

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare their application according to the specimen form available on the website. Applications must be completed in the candidate's own handwriting and sent via Registered Post to the address below OR handed over to the nearest Army Camp.

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• Postal Address: Directorate of Personnel Administration, Army Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda Road, Battaramulla [cite: 1087]
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• Documents: Attach photocopies of Birth Certificate, NIC, Educational Certificates, Grama Niladhari Certificate, Character Certificates (2), and Sports/Professional Certificates [cite: 1097]
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• Website: www.army.lk [cite: 1093]

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Closing Date: Open / Ongoing (Age calculated as at 2025-12-31) [cite: 390]

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