For the post of Police Constable, the applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and 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.

01. 

Age Limit 

Applicants should be between 18 and   25  years  of age on the closing date given  in the relevant Government Gazette

NOTE :- Police Constable in the Sri Lanka Police  Reserve who posses the necessary educational Qualifications and satisfy all  other requirements may also apply.

02.

Educational Qualifications

The candidates should have passed the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination in six subject including Mathematics and medium language in not more then two sittings with passes in 05 subjects in the first sitting.

NOTE :- In calculating the numbers of subjects at G.C.E.(O/L) both the passes in Science subjects number 41 and 44 will be treated as one subject and both the passes in Mathematic subject numbers 42 and 45 will be treated as one subject. They cannot be conceded has four separate subject in taking the number of subjects passed in to account.

03. 

Physical 

Height - 05.4 feet (minimum)  / Chest 32 inches (Deflated)

NOTE :- The Inspector General of Police will reserve     the right to enlist applicants who are slightly below the physical requirements, provided they are outstanding sportswomen who have represented the Country in any form of sport in or out of Sri Lanka, or have performed creditably will in an all Sri Lanka meet or competition and satisfy the other requirements

04.

Visual Requirement

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. Colour vision should be normal. Any candidate who requires the use of glasses or contact lenses will not be eligible.

05.

Applicant should be unmarried (Divorced persons are not eligible).

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

R/PCC who satisfy all other requirements may also apply for this post irrespective of the fact that they are married.

Applicants must qualify in an endurance test and a written exam, which will be held by the Police Department prior to their appearance before the final selection board.

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