Undergraduate Officer Cadets – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
📍 Ratmalana, Western Province · 🏛️ Government University · 📅 Closing: 31 May 2026 · Ref: G-016261
About General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is Sri Lanka’s premier defence university, established under the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Act No. 68 of 1981. Located in Ratmalana, Western Province, KDU offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across faculties of Medicine, Engineering, Management Studies, Graduate Studies, Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, and Defence & Law. The university combines rigorous academic training with military discipline, producing graduates who serve both the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and civilian sectors. KDU is internationally accredited and recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning.
Opportunity: Undergraduate Officer Cadets
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is inviting applications for the Enlistment of Undergraduate Officer Cadets (Wmdê wfmalaIl flfvÜ ks,OdÍ / ks,OdÍks). This is a prestigious opportunity to pursue a fully funded university degree while undergoing officer cadet training with the Sri Lanka Armed Forces.
What Officer Cadetship Offers
- Fully sponsored undergraduate degree programme at KDU in one of multiple faculties
- Military officer training alongside academic studies
- Stipend and accommodation during the programme
- Commission as a Junior Officer in the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, or Air Force upon graduation
- Long-term career in the Sri Lanka Armed Forces with opportunities for overseas training
- Access to postgraduate studies and international military exchange programmes
Available Faculties (Subject to Official Advertisement)
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Management Studies & Finance
- Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences
- Faculty of Defence & Law
- Faculty of Graduate Studies (Postgraduate programmes)
General Eligibility Requirements
- Sri Lankan citizen by birth
- GCE A/L results meeting the minimum entry requirements for the applied faculty
- Age and physical fitness requirements as specified in the official advertisement
- Unmarried at the time of application
- Must pass physical fitness tests, medical examination, and interview
- Full eligibility criteria and application procedure available at kdu.ac.lk
Key Details
- Ref No: G-016261
- Source: Government Gazette (30 April 2026)
- Closing Date: 31 May 2026
- Official Application: kdu.ac.lk/enlistment-of-officer-cadets/
How to Apply
Apply online via the KDU official website before 31 May 2026.
Apply at KDU Official Website →
🌐 kdu.ac.lk | 📅 Closing: 31 May 2026 | Ref: G-016261