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Officer Entry Schemes

Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan citizens to join the Sri Lanka Navy as Officers. The officer category has shifted largely to the middle class, and the career opportunities for well-educated youth are now greater than ever before with the dawn of peace and the emergence of Information Technology.

Executive (Male/Female)
Marine Engineering (Male/Female)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Male/Female)
Logistics (Male/Female)
Provost (Male Only)
Naval Infantry (Male Only)
Legal
Medical
Dental
Information Technology
Music

Officers' Entry Requirements

Direct Entry Stream
Should have a Degree from a recognized University or Higher National Diploma (minimum one year duration) with two years of work experience.
Cadet Entry (School Leavers)
G.C.E. (A/L) with minimum university entrance requirement. 3 passes in one sitting based on relevant stream (Science / Commerce / Technology).
Service Entry
Ratings with special aptitudes, qualifications & outstanding leadership abilities are selected, trained & granted a commission.
Salary During Training
Approx: Rs. 108,000+ per month (including allowances).

Physical & Eligibility Matrix

Citizenship
Citizen of Sri Lanka (Unmarried)
Age Boundary
Cadets: 18-22 Years | Direct Entry: up to 30 years
Height Specs
Male: Min 5'6" | Female: Min 5'3"
Visual Grade
Distance 6/6 each eye (Colour Vision Standard STD II)
O/L Requirements
6 subjects with Credit passes for Mother Tongue, Mathematics & English (max 2 sittings).

Service Benefits & Perks

Free Essentials Allocation

All active personnel receive high-grade meals, boarding, official uniforms, and travel passes entirely free of charge.

Full Medical Logistics

Advanced diagnostic facilities and practitioner care models are fully open to members and dependants.

International Athletics

Excellent avenues are open to train and match at global championships in professional Shooting, Sailing, and more.

Subsidized Bank Loans

After crossing mandated operational time blocks, highly optimized government financial loans can be claimed.

Sailor Recruitment Avenues

The stereotype of the less educated, naive, but resilient sailor is now a thing of the past. The average recruit of today is decently educated, aware, ambitious, and often more cognizant of his rights than obligations. Applications are now being called for both Artificer and Non-Artificer tracks.

Non-Artificer Tracks
Seaman
Diver
Naval Infantry
Communicator
Musician
Transport Assistant
Provost
Engineering Mechanic
Electrician Mate
Writer
Chef
Steward
Supply Assistant
Medical Assistant
Dental Assistant
Information Technology
Artificer (Direct Entry) Tracks
Engine Room Artificer
Radio Electrical Artificer
Electrical Artificer
Shipwright Artificer
Civil Engineering Artificer
Auto-Mobile Artificer

Sailor Entry Qualifications

Citizenship
Citizen of Sri Lanka (Unmarried)
Age Horizon
Between 18-26 Years
Height Specs
Min 5' 3"
Weight & Chest
Weight: Min 105 lbs | Chest: Min 32 inches
Vision Standard
STD II with distance 6/6 each eye
Educational (Artificer)
O/L Credit in Maths, English, Science; A/L with Physics & Maths preferred

Training Tracks Setup

Non-Artificer Training Pipeline

Basic training of about 6 months is conducted at Advanced Naval Training Centre (Nipuna), Naval Recruit Training Centre (Shiksha), SLNS Gemunu (Welisara), SLNS Ruhuna (Tangalle) and SLNS Vijaya (Kalpitiya). Followed by dedicated "on-the-job" training cycles (both ashore & afloat) and sub-specialization units lasting 6 to 12 months.

Artificer Engineering Academic Line

On completion of 3 to 6 months of basic training, Artificer training is provided either locally or abroad, which will confer a Diploma in Naval Engineering in the specified fields to those who successfully complete this training.

Training Pathways & Locations

Officer Training

It is a golden opportunity for all young Sri Lankans to be an officer and a gentleman/lady of high calibre, capable and innovative in a challenging seafaring career. Presently officer training is mainly conducted at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee and short/specialised officer training is conducted at the Sri Lanka Naval Ship Gemunu, Welisara. This training includes theoretical aspects covered at the training institute followed by practical exposure onboard the Sri Lanka Navy fleet at sea.

Sailor Training

Sailors' basic training (approximately six months) is conducted at Advanced Naval Training Centre (Nipuna), Naval Recruit Training Centre (Shiksha), SLNS Gemunu (Welisara), SLNS Ruhuna (Tangalle) and SLNS Vijaya (Kalpitiya). This basic training will be followed by "on-the-job" training onboard fleet units and at shore establishments.

Application are now being called

Sailors & Women Sailors Recruitment
Sailors & Women Sailors

All male applicants should attend selection interviews at locations mentioned in the advertisement.

Only Female applicants should forward applications / CV's to address mentioned in the advertisement.

Quick Reference

  • Male: Attend selection interviews
  • Female: Forward applications/CV by post
  • Check advertisement for locations & address
Officer Cadet Vacancies

Officer Cadet Vacancies (2026)

Applications are now being called for Officer Cadet vacancies of the Regular Force of Sri Lanka Navy from school leavers who have successfully passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, obtaining the minimum requirement for university entrance.

Available Branches
Executive, Marine Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Logistics, Provost, Naval Infantry
Closing Date
30th April 2026
Contact Numbers
011-7 195 154, 011-7 195 120
Officer Cadet Gazette 2026
Regular Naval Force
Sailor Enlistment Vacancies

Sailors Enlistment (Artificer & Non-Artificer)

Vacancies exist for Artificers in the Artificer (Direct Entry) Branches of the Sri Lanka Regular Naval Force. Applications are called from male candidates possessing the relevant qualifications.

Artificer Branches
Engine Room, Radio Electrical, Electrical, Shipwright, Civil Engineering, Auto-Mobile
Age Limit
18-24 Years (Artificer Direct Entry)
Training Outcome
Diploma in Naval Engineering (Local or Foreign training)
Artificer Application Package
Regular Naval Force
Application Form (PDF)

General Application Instructions

  • Candidates must preserve fully verified national and educational credits during core profile processing loops.
  • Basic drill phases test required standard fitness levels and operational capability metrics.
  • Technological tracking units award performance slots matching elite overseas defense institutes.
  • "Recruitment of Artificer Sailors" should be indicated on the top left corner of the envelope when applying by post.
  • Competitive salaries, allowances, and comprehensive benefit packages are essential to attract and retain skilled naval personnel.
  • For further information, contact the Naval Recruitment Office at 011-7 195 154 or 011-7 195 120.

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