SLAS Exam Guide – Tutorial 1

The Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) is the premier administrative service in Sri Lanka's government. Entry is through a highly competitive open examination conducted by the Ministry of Public Administration.

Exam Structure

The SLAS open competitive examination consists of:

• Written Exam – Multiple papers covering general knowledge, current affairs, administrative law, economics, and a language paper.
• Interview – Candidates who pass the written exam are called for a structured interview.

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
• Age: 22–45 years (with extensions for government servants)
• Educational qualification: A degree from a recognized university

Preparation Strategy

• Start with the official syllabus from the Ministry of Public Administration
• Build a daily reading habit covering local and international news
• Practice past papers regularly
• Join a study group for discussion-based learning

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