For the post of a Police Constable Drivers, 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 19 and 35 years, of age on the closing date of applications.

The Applicant should be unmarried. However applicants within the age group of 30-35 years who are married will also be considered.

02.

 Educational Qualifications

The candidates should have passed the 7 th standard in Sinhala / Tamil / English or higher examination in a school approved by the Department of Education.

03.

Technical Qualification 

 (1) License to drive private/hiring cars and station wagon not exceeding 24 cwts.

(11) Possess driving experience of at least 01year after having obtained the Certificate of Competence mentioned at (1) above.                 

  NOTE :- Preference will be given to applicants who have a knowledge of Motor Mechanism and to those who possess certificate of competence endorsed to drive all types of Motor Vehicles.

04.

Physical Height

05 feet 2 ½  inches (minimum)  /Chest 32 inches (deflated).

05.

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/spectacles or contact lenses will be disqualified.

06.

1. Applicant should be unmarried (Divorced persons   are not eligible). This does not apply to Police Constable who are in the Sri Lanka Police Reserve.

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

3.   Applicants must qualify in an endurance test and a written exam, or Trade test which will be held by the Police 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.