ABOUT THE DOG HANDLER

Description

A dog handler in the K-9 wing is responsible for training, handling, and deploying military working dogs for operational, security, and detection duties.

Duties and responsibilities

Train and maintain control of assigned military working Dogs.
Conduct daily obedience, and detection training.
Deploy Dogs for Base security and patrol duties.
Explosive and narcotics detection.
Search and rescue operations.
Ensure proper feeding, grooming, and healthcare of the Dogs.
Monitor the dog’s physical and mental condition.
Assist in security operations during VIP visits, events, and high-alert situations.
Maintain records of training, health, and operational performance.
Support other SLAF units when K-9 assistance is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Nationality	Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
Age	Not less than 18 years and not more than 22 years as at 01 August 2026.
Civil Status	Unmarried
Height	Male: 162 cm
Weight / BMI	Male: 17 < BMI < 26
Chest (Male)	32 Inches
Color Vision	CP2
Visual Acuity	6/6 each eye (without spectacles and lenses)

GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS

Passes in 06 subjects at the GCE (O/L) Examination in not more than two sittings including a Simple (S) pass in Sinhala / Tamil language
or
Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam or Cambridge International Ordinary Level exams: Passes in 06 subjects in not more than two sittings.

APPLICATION

Full name (As per National Identity Card) *

National Identity Card Number *

Nationality *

Permanent Address *

Present Postal Address *

Province *

District *

Nearest Police Station to Permanent Address *

Nearest Air Force Camp to Permanent Address *

Electorate *

Grama Niladhari Division *

Grama Niladhari Division Number *

Date of Birth *

Email address

Gender *

Civil Status *

Height (cm) *

Weight (Kg) *

Chest (cm) *

Telephone Number *

WhatsApp Number *

Educational Qualifications *

Ordinary Level

School *

Index No *

Year *

Advanced Level
(Not mandatory)

School *

Index No *

Year *

Achievements in sports /extra curricular activites *

Details of previous services in the Armed Forces if any

Have you applied earlier to join the Sri Lanka Air Force or any of the Armed Services or Police?
Yes No

If so give details and the outcome of such applications:

Professional Qualifications

Other achievements of note

* I hereby certify and declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Dog Handler- (Male) Regular

ABOUT THE DOG HANDLER

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION