For the post of Probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police, a competitive examination will be held for the applicants. In order to sit for this examination the applicants should posses the following qualifications. A Government Gazette Notification will be Published when vacancies occur and of any changes in the qualification and other physical requirements .

a.

A citizen of Sri Lanka

b.

Not be less than 22 years of age and not be more than 26 years of age.

c.

A Graduate of a recognized University.

d.

Be of good character.

e.

Unmarried.

f.

Of sound constitution and physically fit for service in any part of the island.

g.

Vision should not be less than 6/12 with each eye. If Vision is 6/6 with one eye. Vision of 6/18 with the other eye will be accepted. Color vision should be normal. Any candidate who requires the use of spectacles contact lenses will be disqualified.

h.

Height - 05 feet 06 inches (minimum)/Chest 32 inches (normal deflated.)

The examination will be of 02 parts.

a.

Written Examination

b.

Viva Voice Test.

03.

i.

Applicant should be unmarried (Divorced persons are not eligible) And this does not apply to Police Officers who are in the Sri Lanka Regular service an the Reserve.

ii.

Preference will be given to those with sports and / or special aptitudes provided they are within the required limit and possess the required basic educational and physical requirements stipulated above.

iii.

Applicants must qualify in an endurance test. The Examination, which will be held by the Examination Department prior to their appearance before the final selection board.

Selected candidates will be required to pass a medical examination prior to enlistment. Those who are found medically unfit for service in the Police will be rejected.