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Teachers June 19, 2026

Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service First Efficiency Bar Examination 2026 – Online Application

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Official Teacher Examination Update – 2026

First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2026

ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුරු සේවයේ නිලධාරීන් සඳහා පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාගය – 2026

இலங்கை ஆசிரியர் சேவை அதிகாரிகளுக்கான முதலாவது வினைத்திறன்காண் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சை – 2026

For officers serving in national and provincial schools throughout Sri Lanka

📅 Important Dates

Gazette Notice Published 19 June 2026

Online Applications Open 22 June 2026

Closing Date 17 July 2026

Expected Examination Month September 2026

First Efficiency Bar Examination – Main Information

The Gazette notification relating to the First Efficiency Bar Examination for officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service serving in national and provincial schools is published on 19 June 2026.

The examination is scheduled to be held in September 2026. Eligible teachers may submit their applications online through the official website of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.

Online applications will be accepted from 22 June 2026 to 17 July 2026.

👩‍🏫 Who Should Sit the First Efficiency Bar Examination?

The First Efficiency Bar Examination is applicable to teachers appointed or directly recruited to the following grades of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service:

Class 3 – Grade II
Class 3 – Grade I
Teachers directly recruited to Class 2 – Grade II

Required study components: Candidates appearing for the First Efficiency Bar Examination are required to study four modules.

📚 Three Efficiency Bar Examinations for Teachers

Teachers are required to complete three Efficiency Bar Examinations for their relevant grade promotions. The three examinations cover a total of 10 modules.

First Efficiency Bar

Applicable to Class 3 Grade II, Class 3 Grade I and eligible teachers directly recruited to Class 2 Grade II.

4 Modules

Second Efficiency Bar

Applicable to teachers appointed to Class 2 Grade II, Step 1 and Class 2 Grade II, Step 3.

3 Modules

Third Efficiency Bar

Applicable to teachers serving in Class 2 Grade I of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service.

3 Modules

⚠ Important:

The Gazette notification published on 19 June 2026 applies only to the First Efficiency Bar Examination.

Gazette notifications for the Second and Third Efficiency Bar Examinations are expected to be published separately in the future.

📝 Examination Paper Structure

According to the amended Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Minute, the written examination for each Efficiency Bar will consist of the following two papers:

Paper I Multiple Choice Questions
Duration: 1 Hour
Marks: 40

Paper II Structured or Semi-Structured Questions
Duration: 2 Hours
Marks: 60

💻 Syllabus and Self-Study Materials

As these Efficiency Bar Examinations are being conducted for the first time under the revised arrangement, the relevant syllabus and learning materials will be uploaded to the official e-thaksalawa website of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.

Candidates are advised to study independently and regularly check the e-thaksalawa platform for modules, lessons and other examination-related learning resources that may be published.

සිංහල සාරාංශය

ජාතික හා පළාත් පාසල්වල සේවය කරන ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුරු සේවයේ නිලධාරීන් සඳහා වන පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාගය 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් මාසයේදී පැවැත්වීමට නියමිතය.

අදාළ ගැසට් නිවේදනය 2026 ජූනි 19 දින නිකුත් කරන අතර, මාර්ගගත අයදුම්පත් 2026 ජූනි 22 සිට 2026 ජූලි 17 දක්වා ශ්‍රී ලංකා විභාග දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ නිල වෙබ් අඩවිය හරහා ඉදිරිපත් කළ හැකිය.

මෙම පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාගය ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුරු සේවයේ 3 පන්තියේ II ශ්‍රේණිය, 3 පන්තියේ I ශ්‍රේණිය සහ 2 පන්තියේ II ශ්‍රේණියට සෘජුව බඳවාගත් අදාළ ගුරුවරුන්ට අදාළ වේ. ඔවුන් මොඩියුල හතරක් අධ්‍යයනය කළ යුතුය.

2026 ජූනි 19 දින නිකුත් වන ගැසට් නිවේදනය පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාගයට පමණක් අදාළ වේ. දෙවන හා තෙවන විභාග සඳහා නිවේදන පසුව නිකුත් කිරීමට නියමිතය.

தமிழ்ச் சுருக்கம்

தேசிய மற்றும் மாகாண பாடசாலைகளில் கடமையாற்றும் இலங்கை ஆசிரியர் சேவை அதிகாரிகளுக்கான முதலாவது வினைத்திறன்காண் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சை 2026 செப்டம்பர் மாதம் நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

இதற்கான வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் 2026 ஜூன் 19 அன்று வெளியிடப்படுகிறது. விண்ணப்பங்களை 2026 ஜூன் 22 முதல் 2026 ஜூலை 17 வரை இலங்கைப் பரீட்சைகள் திணைக்களத்தின் உத்தியோகபூர்வ இணையத்தளம் ஊடாக ஆன்லைனில் சமர்ப்பிக்கலாம்.

ஆசிரியர் சேவையின் 3 ஆம் வகுப்பு II ஆம் தரம், 3 ஆம் வகுப்பு I ஆம் தரம் மற்றும் 2 ஆம் வகுப்பு II ஆம் தரத்திற்கு நேரடியாக ஆட்சேர்ப்பு செய்யப்பட்ட தகுதியான ஆசிரியர்களுக்கு முதலாவது வினைத்திறன்காண் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சை பொருந்தும். இவர்கள் நான்கு தொகுதிகளைக் கற்க வேண்டும்.

2026 ஜூன் 19 அன்று வெளியாகும் வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் முதலாவது வினைத்திறன்காண் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சைக்கு மட்டுமே பொருந்தும். இரண்டாவது மற்றும் மூன்றாவது பரீட்சைகளுக்கான அறிவித்தல்கள் எதிர்காலத்தில் தனியாக வெளியிடப்படும்.

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Teachers June 19, 2026

A/L Paper Marking Application – Principal Verification and Application Download Instructions

GCE A/L 2026 Paper Marking Online Application – Important instructions for teachers and principals on verification and application download

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A/L Paper Marking Application

Important Instructions for Teachers and Principals

Important: Teachers may not be able to download the application immediately after submitting the online form. The application must first be verified online by the Principal.

What Should Teachers Do After Submitting the Online Application?

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After submitting the A/L Paper Marking online application, teachers should inform their Principal and request the Principal to verify the application through the official school login portal provided by the Department of Examinations.

Complete and submit the A/L Paper Marking application through the official online portal.

Inform the Principal that the application has been submitted and request online verification through the school login portal.

The Principal must log in to the portal provided by the Department of Examinations and certify the teacher’s application online.

After the Principal completes the verification, the teacher should log in to the online portal using their National Identity Card number.

The verified application can then be downloaded and printed by the teacher.

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Certification and Hard-Copy Submission

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All applications submitted by teachers must be certified online by the Principal and submitted through the online system.
New applicants must submit the documents specified under Instruction 10.1 together with the printed hard copy of their application.
Applications submitted by In-Service Advisors must be certified by the relevant Zonal or Divisional Director of Education.
Applications submitted by University Lecturers must be certified by the Head of the relevant institution.
The hard copies of applications submitted by In-Service Advisors and University Lecturers must reach the Department of Examinations before the closing date.

Teachers are advised not to wait until the final day. Complete the online submission, Principal’s verification and hard-copy requirements before the closing date.

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සිංහල සාරාංශය

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උසස් පෙළ පිළිතුරු පත්‍ර ඇගයීම් අයදුම්පත මාර්ගගතව ඉදිරිපත් කළ පසු, එය වහාම බාගත කිරීමට ගුරුවරුන්ට නොහැකි විය හැකිය.

අයදුම්පත ඉදිරිපත් කළ බව විදුහල්පතිවරයාට දැනුම් දී, විභාග දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව විසින් ලබා දී ඇති පාසල් පිවිසුම් පද්ධතිය හරහා අයදුම්පත මාර්ගගතව සහතික කරවා ගත යුතුය.

විදුහල්පතිවරයා විසින් අයදුම්පත සහතික කිරීමෙන් පසු, ගුරුවරයාට තම ජාතික හැඳුනුම්පත් අංකය භාවිත කර මාර්ගගත පද්ධතියට පිවිස අයදුම්පත බාගත කරගත හැකිය.

නව අයදුම්කරුවන් උපදෙස් අංක 10.1 යටතේ සඳහන් ලේඛන, මුද්‍රිත අයදුම්පත සමඟ ඉදිරිපත් කළ යුතුය.

සේවාස්ථ උපදේශකවරුන්ගේ අයදුම්පත් අදාළ කලාප හෝ කොට්ඨාස අධ්‍යාපන අධ්‍යක්ෂවරයා විසින්ද, විශ්වවිද්‍යාල කථිකාචාර්යවරුන්ගේ අයදුම්පත් අදාළ ආයතන ප්‍රධානියා විසින්ද සහතික කළ යුතුය. එම අයදුම්පත්වල මුද්‍රිත පිටපත් අවසන් දිනට පෙර විභාග දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවට ඉදිරිපත් කළ යුතුය.

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தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

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க.பொ.த. உயர்தர விடைத்தாள் மதிப்பீட்டு விண்ணப்பத்தை இணையவழியில் சமர்ப்பித்தவுடன் ஆசிரியர்களால் விண்ணப்பத்தை உடனடியாகப் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்ய முடியாமல் இருக்கலாம்.

விண்ணப்பத்தைச் சமர்ப்பித்த பின்னர், அது தொடர்பாக அதிபருக்குத் தெரிவித்து, பரீட்சைகள் திணைக்களத்தினால் வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ள பாடசாலை உள்நுழைவு இணையத்தளத்தின் ஊடாக விண்ணப்பத்தை இணையவழியில் உறுதிப்படுத்துமாறு கோர வேண்டும்.

அதிபர் விண்ணப்பத்தை உறுதிப்படுத்திய பின்னர், ஆசிரியர் தனது தேசிய அடையாள அட்டை இலக்கத்தைப் பயன்படுத்தி இணையத்தளத்தில் உள்நுழைந்து விண்ணப்பத்தைப் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து அச்சிட முடியும்.

புதிதாக விண்ணப்பிக்கும் விண்ணப்பதாரர்கள் அறிவுறுத்தல் 10.1 இல் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டுள்ள ஆவணங்களை, தமது விண்ணப்பத்தின் அச்சிடப்பட்ட பிரதியுடன் சேர்த்து சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.

சேவைக்கால ஆசிரிய ஆலோசகர்களின் விண்ணப்பங்கள் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட வலய அல்லது கோட்டக் கல்விப் பணிப்பாளரினால் உறுதிப்படுத்தப்பட வேண்டும். பல்கலைக்கழக விரிவுரையாளர்களின் விண்ணப்பங்கள் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட நிறுவனத் தலைவரினால் உறுதிப்படுத்தப்பட வேண்டும்.

சேவைக்கால ஆசிரிய ஆலோசகர்கள் மற்றும் பல்கலைக்கழக விரிவுரையாளர்களின் விண்ணப்ப அச்சுப் பிரதிகள் இறுதித் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பரீட்சைகள் திணைக்களத்திற்கு அனுப்பப்பட வேண்டும்.

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A/L Paper Marking Online Application

Click below to access the G.C.E. A/L Paper Marking Online Application.

උසස් පෙළ පිළිතුරු පත්‍ර ඇගයීම් මාර්ගගත අයදුම්පතට පිවිසීමට පහත බොත්තම ක්ලික් කරන්න.

க.பொ.த. உயர்தர விடைத்தாள் மதிப்பீட்டு இணையவழி விண்ணப்பத்தைப் பெற கீழுள்ள பொத்தானைக் கிளிக் செய்யவும்.

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Teachers June 19, 2026

SLTS Service Minute Amendment No. 04 – 2026 Official Gazette

Image ALT Text: Sri Lanka Teachers Service Minute Amendment No. 04 Official Gazette 2026

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Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Minute Amendment No. 04 – 2026

ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුරු සේවා ව්‍යවස්ථාවේ 04 වන සංශෝධනය – 2026

இலங்கை ஆசிரியர் சேவைப் பிரமாணக் குறிப்பின் 04ஆம் திருத்தம் – 2026

Official Gazette Extraordinary No. 2493/61

Official Announcement

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has published Amendment No. 04 to the Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service.

The amendment was published through Gazette Extraordinary No. 2493/61, dated 19 June 2026.

Service Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service

Amendment Amendment No. 04

Gazette Number 2493/61

Gazette Date 19 June 2026

Revised Efficiency Bar Examination Structure

According to the amendment, the written tests for each Efficiency Bar must be prepared to cover the relevant modules under the following structure.

Paper I

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions

Duration: 01 Hour

Marks: 40 Marks

Paper II

Question Type: Structured Questions or Semi-Structured Questions

Duration: 02 Hours

Marks: 60 Marks

The other particulars and conditions contained in the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Minute remain unchanged.

Download SLTS Service Minute Amendment No. 04

Click the relevant language button below to view or download the official Gazette.

Sinhala – සිංහල Tamil – தமிழ் English

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Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service June 19, 2026

Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Grade III Appointment List 2026

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Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Grade III Appointment Name List 2026

Common Competitive Examination – 2021

Second Stage Appointment List

Appointment Effective Date: 01.07.2026

ශ්‍රී ලංකා අධ්‍යාපන පරිපාලන සේවයේ III ශ්‍රේණිය පත්වීම් නාම ලේඛනය 2026

இலங்கை கல்வி நிர்வாக சேவை தரம் III நியமனப் பெயர் பட்டியல் 2026

📢 Appointment List Released

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The Public Service Commission has released the second-stage appointment name list for recruitment to the posts in the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Grade III – General Cadre.

The appointments have been made based on the Common Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Posts in All-Island Services and the Executive Service Category of the Public Service – 2021.

🏛 Service Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service

📌 Grade Grade III – General Cadre

📝 Recruitment Stage Second Stage

📅 Effective Date 01 July 2026

👥 Number of Appointees 25 Candidates

📄 Published By Public Service Commission

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📥 Appointment Name List

Click the button below to view the official appointment name list.

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Important: Candidates are advised to carefully verify their name, medium and index number using the official PDF issued by the Public Service Commission.

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Sri Lanka Exams June 19, 2026

Registrar Service Grade II Open Competitive Exam Marks Released – 2025 (2026)

Registrar Service Grade II of Class III Open Competitive Examination Marks Released 2025 2026

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Registrar Service Open Competitive Examination Marks Released – 2025 (2026)

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The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has released the examination results and individual marks of the following competitive examination.

Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Grade II of Class III of the Registrar Service of the Registrar General’s Department – 2025 (2026)

Examination:
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Grade II of Class III of the Registrar Service

Department:
Registrar General’s Department

Examination Year:
2025 (2026)

Released by:
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka

All candidates who sat for the examination can now check the marks obtained for each subject through the official examination results website.

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Check Your Examination Marks

Click the button below to visit the official results portal.

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How to Check Your Marks

Step 1: Open the official examination results portal.

Step 2: Select the relevant examination from the list.

Step 3: Enter the required examination details correctly.

Step 4: Submit the details to view your subject marks.

Important: Candidates are advised to enter their examination details accurately. The results and marks displayed on the official Department of Examinations website should be considered the official information.

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18/06/2026

Sri Lanka Education June 18, 2026

MA TESL Degree 2026/27 – Open University of Sri Lanka | PGIE Application

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Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

MA TESL Degree Programme 2026/27 – Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Applications are Open

Applications are now open for the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESL) programme 2026/27 conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE), The Open University of Sri Lanka.

This programme is suitable for university lecturers, English teachers, teacher educators, and those with English teaching experience or qualifications who wish to develop professionally in English Language Teaching.

Important Details

Institute Postgraduate Institute of English, Open University of Sri Lanka

Programme MA TESL Degree 2026/27

Application Period 17 May 2026 to 28 July 2026

Selection Test 01 August 2026

Selection Test Venue Examination Hall No. 05, Open University, Nawala, Kandy Regional Centre

Application Fee Rs. 2,000

MA TESL Course Fee Rs. 272,000

PGDip TESL Fee Rs. 139,750

Available Exit Points

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (PGDip TESL) – 10-month postgraduate diploma with teaching practicum and portfolio.
Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (MTESL) – 1-year Master’s degree by coursework.
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESL) – 2-year programme with thesis.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants with the following qualifications may apply, subject to the requirements mentioned in the official advertisement:

Postgraduate Diploma in ELT / TESL / EFL / Education in English Medium
Bachelor’s Honours Degree in English and/or ELT/TESL
Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Linguistics in English Medium
Bachelor’s Degree with Teaching English as a subject
Bachelor’s Degree with English as a subject and required teaching experience
Bachelor’s Degree in English Medium with required English teaching experience or postgraduate certificate
Recognized teacher training qualification with relevant English language teaching experience

Note: All applicants must sit for the Selection Test.

Bank Payment Details

Applicants should pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 and keep an image of the deposit receipt for the online application.

Bank People’s Bank, Nugegoda Branch

Account Number 174-100-246-838310

Account Holder Postgraduate Institute of English

Deposit Slip Details Name, Mobile Number and NIC Number should be clearly written

Contact Details

For further information, applicants can contact the Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Agra Rajapakse
Email: rlraj@ou.ac.lk
Deputy Registrar Phone: 011-2825805
Deputy Registrar Email: sarpgie@ou.ac.lk

Click Below for Application & Details

Use the following links to apply online and view the official advertisement, details, and handbook.

Online Application Advertisement / Flyer Full Details PDF Programme Handbook

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University of Colombo June 18, 2026

Certificate Course in Data Analysis 2026 – University of Colombo | 3rd Intake

Certificate Course in Data Analysis 2026 3rd Intake by Department of Geography University of Colombo

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Certificate Course in Data Analysis – 3rd Intake 2026

Department of Geography – University of Colombo

පාඨමාලා මාතෘකාව | பாடநெறி தலைப்பு

English: Certificate Course in Data Analysis – 3rd Intake 2026

Sinhala: දත්ත විශ්ලේෂණය පිළිබඳ සහතික පාඨමාලාව – 3 වන බඳවා ගැනීම 2026

Tamil: தரவு பகுப்பாய்வு சான்றிதழ் பாடநெறி – 3வது சேர்க்கை 2026

Become a Certified Data Analyst with industry-relevant skills in Data Analytics. This course is conducted by the Department of Geography, University of Colombo.

Course Modules

Quantitative Data Analysis

Excel
SPSS
R Programming

Qualitative Data Analysis

NVivo
QualCoder

AI & Machine Learning

Introduction to AI and Machine Learning for Data Analytics.

Practical Skills

Learn how to transform data into decisions through practical data analysis tools.

Why Join This Course?

Hands-on practical training
Industry-oriented learning
Suitable for students, researchers and professionals
Learn from experienced university academics
No advanced programming knowledge required

Course Information

Medium of Instruction English & Sinhala

Mode Online

Duration 60 Hours – Weekends Only

Course Fee Rs. 30,000/=

Important Dates

Application Deadline 30 June 2026

Course Commencement July 2026

Click Below to Apply

Submit your online application for the Certificate Course in Data Analysis – 2026.

Online Application

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Contact Details

Mobile: 072 430 0521 / 076 944 5170

Office: 0112 500 458

Email: ccdageography@gmail.com

This course is suitable for those who wish to build strong data analysis skills for academic, research, professional and industry-related work.

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Youth Camp June 18, 2026

SLADA Clean Sport Youth Camp 2026 – Sri Lanka Athletes & Coach Application

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SLADA Clean Sport Youth Camp 2026

Represent Sri Lanka in Busan, Republic of Korea

Applications are called from young athletes and coaches for the 2026 Clean Sport Youth Camp.

About the Programme

The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) invites applications from young Sri Lankan athletes and coaches to represent Sri Lanka at the 2026 Clean Sport Youth Camp in Busan, Republic of Korea.

This international camp is organized by the Korea Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) and Busan Metropolitan City. It will provide participants with valuable exposure in clean sports, leadership, cultural exchange, teamwork and sports activities.

Key Details

Programme
2026 Clean Sport Youth Camp

Venue
Busan, Republic of Korea

Camp Period
August 2026

Duration
7-Day Residential Programme

Selection
4 Athletes and 1 Coach

Organizer
KADA and Busan Metropolitan City

Expenses Covered by Organizers

Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Meals
Local transportation related to official activities

Eligibility for Athletes

Applicants must be born between 2006 and 2008.
Applicants should be able to communicate in English.
Applicants must be athletes as defined under the World Anti-Doping Code.
Applicants must be available to participate in the full duration of the camp.

Camp Activities

Anti-doping education and awareness sessions
Leadership and mentoring activities
Cultural exchange and friendship-building activities
Team building and collaborative projects
Sports and fun activities

How to Apply

Interested athletes and coaches should submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter explaining why you wish to participate

Applications should be sent to: info@slada.lk

Click Below to Apply / Contact

Send Application by Email Visit SLADA Website

Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
Before 5.00 PM Sri Lanka Time

Important Message

This is a valuable opportunity for young Sri Lankan athletes and coaches to gain international exposure, develop leadership skills, learn about clean sport, and represent Sri Lanka on an international stage.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to prepare the required documents and submit their applications before the deadline.

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17/06/2026

University Vacancies June 17, 2026

KDU Permanent Vacancies 2026 – Academic, Administrative & Support Staff

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Permanent Vacancies 2026

KDU Permanent Vacancies 2026

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Applications are invited for permanent vacancies at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for Academic, Academic Support, Administrative, Clerical, Allied Grade and Minor Grade Staff.

Closing Date: 30.06.2026

Available Vacancy Categories

Academic Staff

Academic Support Staff

Administrative Staff

Clerical & Allied Grade Staff

Minor Grade Staff

Faculties / Departments Mentioned

Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Criminal Justice
Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences
Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Southern Campus – Sooriyawewa

How to Apply

Applicants should refer to the official advertisement carefully and submit the application with required documents as mentioned in the advertisement.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,
Ratmalana 10390,
Sri Lanka.

Click Below for Advertisement

Download the official vacancy advertisement in your preferred language.

Advertisement in Sinhala Advertisement in Tamil Advertisement in English

Important

Candidates are advised to read the official advertisement completely before applying. Late, incomplete or incorrectly prepared applications may be rejected.

Qualifications

Click below to download qualification details according to each category.

Faculty of Medicine

English

Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Criminal Justice & Faculty of Industrial Studies

English Sinhala

Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Computing & Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences

English Sinhala

Academic Support Staff

English

Administrative Staff

English Sinhala Tamil

Clerical & Allied Grade Staff

English Sinhala Tamil

Minor Grade Staff

English Sinhala Tamil

Application Forms

Download the relevant application form according to the post category.

Application – Academic Staff Application – Instructor Grade II Application – Administrative Staff Application – Clerical & Allied Grades Staff Application – Minor Staff

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Undergraduate Scholarships June 17, 2026

Serbian Undergraduate Scholarships 2026/27 for Sri Lankan Students – Apply Online

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Serbian Undergraduate Scholarships 2026/27

For Sri Lankan Students | Republic of Serbia

සර්බියානු උපාධි ශිෂ්‍යත්ව 2026/27

செர்பிய இளங்கலைப் பட்டப்படிப்பு புலமைப்பரிசில் 2026/27

Scholarship Details

Applications are invited from eligible Sri Lankan applicants for the award of 01 Undergraduate Scholarship offered by the Republic of Serbia under “The World in Serbia” Project.

Application Closing Date: 22 June 2026

Selected candidates will study the Serbian Language during 2026/2027 and enroll in undergraduate studies in the academic year 2027/2028.

Available Fields of Study

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Transport & Traffic Engineering
Architecture
Electronic Engineering

Medium of Instruction: Serbian Language

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
Age should be less than 21 years as at 26.06.2026.
Should have minimum three passes at G.C.E. A/L Examination 2025 in Physical Science stream.
Should possess good knowledge of English.
Should have obtained a “C” pass in English at G.C.E. A/L Examination or equivalent.
Should be in good health and ready to live in Serbia during the period of study.
Should not be registered or following a course at a state university in Sri Lanka as an internal student.

Scholarship Benefits

Free preparatory Serbian language classes.
Tuition fees waived.
Monthly scholarship of RSD 18,000.00.
Free accommodation and food in student standard institutions.
Mandatory healthcare insurance for scholarship recipients under 26 years of age.

Important Notes

Travel expenses are not included.
Public city transportation costs are not included.
Textbooks and study material costs are not included.
Exam registration fees and other administrative charges are not included.
Selection will be based on merit order of Z-score of qualified applicants.
Final selection will be made by the Republic of Serbia.

Click Below for More Details and Application

Apply Online Official Details / Notice

Note: Applicants should submit only one application through the online portal. Printed documents are not required to be sent by post.

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16/06/2026

Teachers June 16, 2026

National Dengue Control Week 2026 - Schools & Educational Institutions

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National Dengue Control Week 2026

Schools & Educational Institutions

15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026

Special Dengue Control Programme: 18.06.2026

Notice Summary

Due to the activation of the southwest monsoon winds, the National Dengue Control Unit has reported a high-risk dengue situation in 13 districts of Sri Lanka.

Considering this situation, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has declared a National Dengue Control Week from 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

The main objective is to reduce dengue risk in high-risk districts and prevent other districts from becoming high-risk areas.

Programme for Educational Institutions

In line with this programme, dengue control activities should be implemented on 18.06.2026 for institutions in the education sector.

The programme targets:

Government schools
Preschools
Private schools
Other educational institutions in relevant areas

Main Objective

The objective of this programme is to protect students and adults in the education sector from dengue and to take the dengue prevention message to the community through students.

Under the leadership of Provincial Councils and Local Government institutions islandwide, together with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and other government institutions, mosquito breeding places should be identified and destroyed.

Community-participatory cleaning and awareness programmes should also be implemented.

Activities to be Carried Out on 18.06.2026

Conduct awareness programmes for students regarding dengue control, identification of mosquito breeding places and simple actions that can be taken at home.
Destroy places where water collects in educational premises, including schools.
Take necessary steps to dispose of accumulated waste properly.
Conduct awareness programmes for school teachers, school students and preschool students with the participation of Medical Officers of Health, Public Health Inspectors or Community Development Officers.
Organize practical activities under the theme “A Zone Free from Dengue”.
Introduce regular monitoring mechanisms to create awareness among students in the education sector.

Instructions to Make Schools Dengue-Free Zones

Appoint responsible officers to inspect school premises regularly.
Inspect mosquito breeding places weekly.
Prepare a proper system, together with Local Government institutions, to classify and dispose of waste collected in the institution.
Advise students to use mosquito repellent during the daytime to prevent mosquito bites.
Coordinate with the Medical Officer of Health to regularly ensure that institutional premises are free from mosquitoes.
Provide necessary instructions, support and guidance to activate and continuously maintain school-level dengue control committees.

Previous Instructions

The Ministry has already issued instructions through letter No. ED/01/16/04/02/02-2025 dated 2025.12.31 to maintain school premises as safe environments free from dengue and to follow necessary steps to control the spread of dengue mosquitoes in schools.

Issued By

D. R. Kariyawasam
Additional Secretary
Subject-related and Primary Education Development

Click Below for the Ministry Notice

Notice in Sinhala Notice in Tamil

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University Courses June 16, 2026

BA Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching 2026/2027 – OUSL Online Application

BA Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching 2026/2027 Open University of Sri Lanka

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Online Application Open | Closing Date: 15.07.2026

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching – 2026/2027

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Department of Language Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme Overview

Applications are available for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching – 2026/2027 offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka. This programme is suitable for those who wish to enter or upgrade their qualifications in the field of Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching.

Key Details

University The Open University of Sri Lanka

Programme BA Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching

Academic Year 2026/2027

Duration Four Years Minimum

Mode Open and Distance Learning

Level 03 Fee Rs. 74,000

For Whom

Those who wish to enter the field of teaching Tamil as a First Language or Tamil as a Second Language.
Teachers currently employed in primary, secondary and higher education institutions who wish to upgrade their qualifications.
Those who wish to gain an Honours Degree qualification in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching.
Those whose first language is Tamil and wish to gain an Honours Degree from a recognized university.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be above 18 years of age and should satisfy one of the following requirements:

Minimum of three passes at G.C.E. Advanced Level with Tamil as a subject.
Minimum of three passes at G.C.E. Advanced Level in Tamil medium with at least a “B” grade for Tamil and Tamil Literature at G.C.E. Ordinary Level.
Successfully completed the National Diploma in Teaching Tamil Language from National Colleges of Education.
Any other equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the OUSL.

Purpose of the Programme

Develop knowledge in Tamil Language, Tamil Literature and related areas.
Build teaching skills and positive attitudes related to classroom practice.
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge to teach Tamil up to post-secondary level.
Gain knowledge to teach Tamil as a Second Language.
Integrate ICT in learning and teaching.
Improve translation and interpretation skills from and to Tamil.
Promote social cohesion through Tamil and Sinhala language learning.
Encourage action research in Tamil Language and Tamil Language Teaching.

Mode of Teaching

OUSL conducts this programme through the Open and Distance Learning method. Students will receive course materials designed for self-study and self-learning. Interactive learning sessions are conducted at regular intervals, mostly during weekends.

Students are expected to attend interactive learning sessions and Continuous Assessment tests. The programme may use printed materials, soft copies and audio-visual materials.

Evaluation Method

Continuous Assessments and end-of-course examinations or assignments are used for evaluation.
Continuous Assessment is mandatory for each course.
Final grades are calculated using 40% Continuous Assessment marks and 60% final examination marks.
If a student scores less than 35% in the final examination, Continuous Assessment marks will not be added to the final grade.

Level 03 Fees

Registration FeeRs. 500

Facility FeeRs. 2,500

Library Facility FeeRs. 100

Elementary English ProgrammeRs. 3,000

ICT ProgrammeRs. 5,500

For 30 CreditsRs. 62,400

Total Fee for Level 03: Rs. 74,000
The above payment is only for Level 03. Fees may change when registering for Levels 04, 05 and 06.

Regional Centres

Colombo Regional Centre
Kandy Regional Centre
Matara Regional Centre
Anuradhapura Regional Centre
Badulla Regional Centre
Kurunegala Regional Centre
Ratnapura Regional Centre
Jaffna Regional Centre
Batticaloa Regional Centre

Selected Study Centres

Mannar Study Centre
Vavuniya Study Centre
Kilinochchi Study Centre
Trincomalee Study Centre
Puttalam Study Centre
Hatton Study Centre

A minimum of 15 students should register at a selected study centre to conduct interactive learning sessions and day schools.

Contact Details

The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda
Tel: 011 288 1406 / 011 288 103
Mobile: 076 129 6881
Email: batl@ousl.lk

Important Links

Apply Online Tamil Brochure English Brochure Official Programme Page

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JUNE 2026

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19/06/2026

First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2026

ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුරු සේවයේ නිලධාරීන් සඳහා පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාගය – 2026

இலங்கை ஆசிரியர் சேவை அதிகாரிகளுக்கான முதலாவது வினைத்திறன்காண் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சை – 2026

📅 Important Dates

First Efficiency Bar Examination – Main Information

👩‍🏫 Who Should Sit the First Efficiency Bar Examination?

📚 Three Efficiency Bar Examinations for Teachers

First Efficiency Bar

Second Efficiency Bar

Third Efficiency Bar

📝 Examination Paper Structure

💻 Syllabus and Self-Study Materials

සිංහල සාරාංශය

தமிழ்ச் சுருக்கம்

Official Links

A/L Paper Marking Application

What Should Teachers Do After Submitting the Online Application?

Certification and Hard-Copy Submission

සිංහල සාරාංශය

தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

A/L Paper Marking Online Application

Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Minute Amendment No. 04 – 2026

Official Announcement

Revised Efficiency Bar Examination Structure

Paper I

Paper II

Download SLTS Service Minute Amendment No. 04

Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Grade III Appointment Name List 2026

📢 Appointment List Released

📥 Appointment Name List

Registrar Service Open Competitive Examination Marks Released – 2025 (2026)

Check Your Examination Marks

How to Check Your Marks

18/06/2026

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Applications are Open

Important Details

Available Exit Points

Who Can Apply?

Bank Payment Details

Contact Details

Click Below for Application & Details

Certificate Course in Data Analysis – 3rd Intake 2026

පාඨමාලා මාතෘකාව | பாடநெறி தலைப்பு

Course Modules

Why Join This Course?

Course Information

Important Dates

Click Below to Apply

Contact Details

SLADA Clean Sport Youth Camp 2026

About the Programme

Key Details

Expenses Covered by Organizers

Eligibility for Athletes

Camp Activities

How to Apply

Click Below to Apply / Contact

Important Message

17/06/2026

KDU Permanent Vacancies 2026

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Available Vacancy Categories

Faculties / Departments Mentioned

How to Apply

Click Below for Advertisement

Important

Qualifications

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Criminal Justice & Faculty of Industrial Studies

Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Computing & Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences

Academic Support Staff

Administrative Staff

Clerical & Allied Grade Staff

Minor Grade Staff

Application Forms