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10/02/2026

SLEAS Special Grade Application
February 10, 2026

SLEAS Special Grade Application


The applications are invited from the officers who became eligible on seniority basis to fill the vacancies existing for the posts in the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service approved as at 01.07.2025/01.01.2026 as per the provisions stipulated by the Section 10.3 in the Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service published in the Extra- ordinary Gazette No. 1928/28 dated 21.08.2015 and by the 3rd amendment of the Service Minute published in the Extra-ordinary Gazette No. 2159/11 dated 21.01.2020. The closing date of applications shall be 04.03.2026.

Closing Date 04.03.2026

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Application


Government School Statistics 2025 (National & Provincial)
February 10, 2026

Government School Statistics 2025 (National & Provincial)


Government School Statistics for the year 2025 has been released.

summary of the Basic Statistics of Government Schools – Sri Lanka (2025)

Schools Overview
Total Government Schools: 10,047
National Schools: 396
Provincial Schools: 9,651

By School Type

Type 3 schools: 3,832 (38.5%)

Type 2 schools: 3,244 (33.1%)

1C schools: 1,962 (19.7%)

1AB schools: 1,009 (9.2%)

By Grade Span

Grades 1–5 only: 3,832 (38.5%)

Grades 1–11: 2,972 (29.9%)

Grades 1–13: 2,004 (19.0%)

Grades 6–13: 967 (9.4%)

Grades 1–9: 252 (3.0%)

Grades 6–11: 20 (0.2%)

By Medium of Instruction

Sinhala: 6,157 schools (61.3%)

Tamil: 2,977 (29.6%)

Sinhala & English: 630 (6.3%)

Tamil & English: 209 (2.1%)

Sinhala, Tamil & English: 40 (0.4%)

Sinhala & Tamil: 34 (0.3%)

Student Population (All Grades)
Total Students: 3,747,544

By Gender

Male: 1,856,100 (49.5%)

Female: 1,891,444 (50.5%)

By School Type

1AB: 1,549,882 (41.4%)

1C: 966,909 (25.8%)

Type 2: 650,104 (17.3%)

Type 3: 580,649 (15.5%)

By Medium

Sinhala Medium: 2,692,039 (71.8%)

Tamil Medium: 913,364 (24.4%)

English Medium: 142,141 (3.8%)


School Size Distribution (by student count)

Most schools are mid-sized:

201–500 students: 2,546 schools (25.2%)

101–200 students: 2,149 (21.7%)

51–100 students: 1,648 (16.2%)

Very large schools (over 3,000 students) are rare (<1%)


Grade 1 Admissions – 2025

Total New Admissions: 266,281

National Schools: 26,567

Provincial Schools: 239,714

By Gender

Boys: 135,587 (50.9%)

Girls: 130,694 (49.1%)

By School Type

Type 3: 109,908

1C: 58,571

Type 2: 51,943

1AB: 45,859


By Medium (Grade 1)

Sinhala: 189,525 (71.2%)

Tamil: 76,639 (28.8%)

English: 117 (0.04%)

👩‍🏫 Teaching Staff

Total Teachers: 242,309

By Gender

Female: 186,896 (77.1%)

Male: 55,413 (22.9%)

By Training

Trained Graduates: 114,034

Trained (non-graduate): 85,296

Untrained Graduates: 40,816

By School Level

Provincial Schools: 199,506 teachers (82.3%)

National Schools: 42,803 (17.7%)

Key Takeaways
  • Most schools are provincial and small to mid-sized
  • Type 3 and Type 2 schools make up over 70% of schools
  • Sinhala medium dominates student population
  • Slightly more girls than boys in total enrollment
  • Teaching workforce is mostly female and largely trained

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Second Language Tamil Diploma Course
February 10, 2026

Second Language Tamil Diploma Course


Applications will be received for the registration of applicants who have fulfilled required qualifications to follow the Second Language Tamil Diploma Course organised by the National Institute of Language Education & Training.

Through this Course, it is expected to provide a Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Training on the Tamil language and this will be accepted as an additional qualification to enter the Teacher Training Course on the Teaching of Second Languages conducted by the National Institute of Language Education & Training.

Course Duration 
The period will be 01 Academic Year. Course will be conducted on weekend - Saturdays / Sundays between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and also will be conducted through 70% Physically and 30% onsite & online method.

Course Fee:
Registration Fee : Rs. 3,500.00
Course Fee: Rs . 45,000.00 ( This can be paid in Three instalments).

Minimum qualifications for applying -
  • Should be a Sri Lankan citizen above 18 years.
  • Passed G.C.E. (O/Level) and G.C.E. (A/Level) Examinations.
Course Contents :
  • Speech
  • Writing
  • Literature
  • Culture
The Course is expected to be commenced in first week of May, 2026 and should pass the interview conducted by the National Institute of Language Education & Training, to be selected.

Closing Date for acceptance of Applications : 30.03.2026

Self - prepared applications along with the receipt received for the payment of the registration fee of Rs. 3,500/-made to the A/C No. 07442918 of the National Institute of Language Education & Training at the Bank of Ceylon Homagama Branch and copies of Educational Certificates should be sent by registered post to the address below to receive before 30.03.2026.

The cover containing the application should be marked "Second Language Tamil Diploma Course - 2026 / 2027" at the left side top corner.

Further details on the Course can be obtained from the following:

Ms. J. Balaranjanie (Academic and Research Officer)- 074 - 2007105

Ms. Madhuka Tharanganie (Coordinating Assistant) - 074 - 2007120

Director General,
National Institute of Language Education & Training,
No. 321 / 1, Highlevel Road,
Makumbura,
Pannipitiya.

The details in Sinhala, Tamil, and English are attached below for your reference.








ICT Officer Vacacny
February 10, 2026

ICT Officer Vacacny


Applications are invited for the ICT Officer Vacancy at the high Commission of Maldives.

Closing Date 18.02.2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Support & Troubleshooting
  • Network & System Maintenance
  • IT Security & Data Protection
  • Asset & Vendor Management
  • Office Support & Setup
Requirements:
  • Sri Lankan Citizen.
  • Fluent in spoken English.
  • Diploma in IT / Hardware / Networking or related field
  • Minimum 1 Year of experience in networking and hardware management.
Salary: LKR 116,700.00

Interested applicants are advised to apply with CV and references together with a copy of the driving license to the 
High Commission of the Republic of Maldives 
No.25, Melbourne Avenue,
Colombo 04

or Email to colombo.hr@foreign.gov.mv

before 1400 hours on 18 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The interview will be held before 25 February 2026.

Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.

For further information please call 0112580076



09/02/2026

All Island Tamil Language Day Circular 2026 - 2030
February 09, 2026

All Island Tamil Language Day Circular 2026 - 2030


​All-Island Tamil Language Day Competitions – 2026–2030

​Circular No. 01/2026 is being issued for the conduct of the All-Island Tamil Language Day Competitions from the year 2026 to 2030. According to this circular, which comes into effect from 02.02.2026, Tamil Language Day competitions must be conducted at all levels, ranging from the school level to the national level.

​This circular, effective from the year 2026, will remain in force for the next five years. All contestants and other participants are bound to follow all the terms, conditions, and rules specified in this circular at every stage of the competition.

Circular no 01/2026

Circular Date - 30.01.2026
 
Validity: 5 years (2026 to 2030).

Effective Date: February 2, 2026.

Circular is attached Below

 👉 Circular PDF

 

06/02/2026

Graduate Teaching Application 2026 - Education Ministry
G.C.E. (O/L) Examination 2025 (2026) – Ban on Conducting Private Classes
February 06, 2026

G.C.E. (O/L) Examination 2025 (2026) – Ban on Conducting Private Classes


The G.C.E. (O/L) Examination 2025 (2026) is scheduled to be held islandwide from 17.02.2026 to 26.02.2026 at 3,545 examination centres. 

In terms of the Public Examinations Act No. 25 of 1968 and the Gazette Notification No. 1816 dated 21.06.2013 issued under Section 22 of the Act, all activities such as 
  • conducting or organizing private tuition classes for examination candidates
  • holding lectures, seminars or workshops related to the examination,
  • printing or distributing predicted question papers, and publishing or possessing examination questions or similar questions through printed, electronic or other media 
are strictly prohibited from 12.00 midnight on 11.02.2026 until the conclusion of the examination. Any individual, institution or group acting in violation of this order will be deemed to have committed an offence under the law, and complaints regarding such violations may be made to the nearest police station, the Police Headquarters or the Department of Examinations.





School Uniform Circular - 2026
February 06, 2026

School Uniform Circular - 2026




Education Ministry has released the Circular on Program of providing free School Uniform Materials to the School Students - 2026

Circular No 02/2026

Circular Date 30.01.2026

This Circular is issued in relation to the implementation of providing free School Uniform Materials to the Students of the Government and Government Aided Schools and the Student Bhikkhus, Seela Mathas and Lay Students of Government Approved Pirivenas, and this Circular comes into force with effect from 15.01.2026 beyond all the Circulars issued previously in this connection.

Click Below for the Circular


👉 IN TAMIL

05/02/2026

PGDE Selection Test - Open University
February 05, 2026

PGDE Selection Test - Open University


Selection Test - POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION Conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka will be held on 07.02.2026 from 10.00 to 11.00

Click Below to Download Admission Card

1. Click Below Link

2. Enter Your Mobile Number

3. Enter the OTP Received for your Mobile

4. Enter NIC

5. Scroll the Page, and Click Admission Card

Click Below to Download the Admission Card

04/02/2026

Graduate Teaching Application 2026
February 04, 2026

Graduate Teaching Application 2026



Graduate Teaching Vacancies – Applications Invited

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching appointments in National and Provincial Schools for the following mediums:

✅ Sinhala Medium
✅ Tamil Medium
✅ English Medium

📌 Important Notice:
Separate applications are called from:

1️⃣ Fresh Graduates (Newly qualified graduates)
2️⃣ Graduates currently working in the Government Sector

Applicants are kindly requested to submit the relevant application according to their category.

Application Period
for Graduates in Government Jobs
05.02.2026 - 19.02.2026

For Graduates
20.02.2026 - 05.03.2026

Details
For Graduates in Government Jobs
Application Period 05.02.2026 - 19.02.2026

If you applied for the gazette application dated on 2023.01.27 before the closing date 10.02.2023, YOU NO NEED TO RE APPLY. But if you applied according to that gazette and not a government servant its not considered as this new gazette. 

Age - Below 45

AL and 13 Years Programme Subjects
  1. Chemistry
  2. Physics
  3. Biology
  4. Agricultural Science
  5. Combined Mathematics
  6. Engineering Technology
  7. Bio Systems Technology
  8. Science for Technology
  9. Information & Communication Technology
  10. Accounting
  11. Business Studies
  12. Business Statistics
  13. Logic and Scientific Method
  14. Economics
  15. Geography
  16.  Political Science
  17. Home Economics
  18. History of Sri Lanka (Indian/ Europe /Contemporary)
  19. Communication & Media Studies
  20. Buddhist Civilization
  21.  Christian Civilization
  22. Hindu Civilization
  23. Islamic Civilization 
  24. Buddhism
  25. Hinduism
  26. Christianity
  27. Islam
  28. Art
  29. Dancing (Traditional)
  30. Dancing (Bharatha)
  31. Oriental Music
  32. Carnatic Music
  33. Western Music
  34. Drama & Theatre
  35. Sinhala
  36. Tamil
  37. English
  38. Arabic
  39. French
  40. Chinese
  41. Japanese
  42. German
  43. Russian
  44. Malay
  45. Hindi
  46. Korean
  47. Child Psychology and Care
  48. Health and Social Care
  49. Physical Education and Sport
  50. Performing Arts
  51. Event Management
  52. Arts and Crafts
  53. Interior Designing
  54. Fashion Designing
  55. Graphic Designing
  56. Landscaping
  57. Applied Horticultural Studies
  58. Livestock Product Studies
  59. Food Processing Studies
  60. Aquatic Resource Studies
  61. Plantation Product Studies
  62. Construction Studies
  63. Automobile Studies
  64. Electrical and Electronic Studies
  65. Textile and Apparel Studies
  66. Metal Fabrication Studies
  67. Aluminum Fabrication Studies
  68. Computer Hardware and Networking
  69. Manufacturing
  70. Tourism & Hospitality
  71. Logistic Management
  72.  Marketing
O/L and other Subjects
  1. Counselling
  2. Special Education
  3. Science
  4. Mathematics
  5. Sinhala Language & Literature
  6. Tamil Language & Literature
  7. English
  8. History
  9. Geography
  10. Civic Education
  11.  Business & Accounting Studies
  12. Entrepreneurship Studies
  13. French
  14. Hindi
  15. Japanese
  16. Arabic
  17. German
  18. Chinese
  19. Russian
  20. Korean
  21. 2nd Language Sinhala
  22.  2nd language Tamil 
  23. Music (Oriental)
  24. Music (Western)
  25. Music (Carnatic)
  26. Art
  27.  Dancing (Oriental)
  28.  Dancing (Bharatha)
  29. Drama and Theatre
  30. Appreciation of Literary (Sinhala)
  31.  Appreciation of Literary (Tamil)
  32. Appreciation of Literary (English)
  33. Appreciation of Literary (Arabic)
  34. Information & Communication Technology
  35. Agriculture & Food Technology
  36. Aquatic Bio resources Technology
  37. Art and Craft
  38. Home Economics
  39. Practical and Technical Skills
  40. Design and Technology
  41. Health and Physical Education
  42. Communication and Media Studies
 
Written Exam 
1. Aptitude - 1 Hour 50  MCQ
2. General Knowledge - 1 Hour 50 MCQ

Pass Marks is 40

Exam Fee 2700

Details
For Graduates  
Application Period 20.02.2026 - 05.03.2026





Age - Below 40

AL and 13 Years Programme Subjects
  1. Chemistry
  2. Physics
  3. Biology
  4. Agricultural Science
  5. Combined Mathematics
  6. Engineering Technology
  7. Bio Systems Technology
  8. Science for Technology
  9. Information & Communication Technology
  10. Accounting
  11. Business Studies
  12. Business Statistics
  13. Logic and Scientific Method
  14. Economics
  15. Geography
  16.  Political Science
  17. Home Economics
  18. History of Sri Lanka (Indian/ Europe /Contemporary)
  19. Communication & Media Studies
  20. Buddhist Civilization
  21.  Christian Civilization
  22. Hindu Civilization
  23. Islamic Civilization 
  24. Buddhism
  25. Hinduism
  26. Christianity
  27. Islam
  28. Art
  29. Dancing (Traditional)
  30. Dancing (Bharatha)
  31. Oriental Music
  32. Carnatic Music
  33. Western Music
  34. Drama & Theatre
  35. Sinhala
  36. Tamil
  37. English
  38. Arabic
  39. French
  40. Chinese
  41. Japanese
  42. German
  43. Russian
  44. Malay
  45. Hindi
  46. Korean
  47. Child Psychology and Care
  48. Health and Social Care
  49. Physical Education and Sport
  50. Performing Arts
  51. Event Management
  52. Arts and Crafts
  53. Interior Designing
  54. Fashion Designing
  55. Graphic Designing
  56. Landscaping
  57. Applied Horticultural Studies
  58. Livestock Product Studies
  59. Food Processing Studies
  60. Aquatic Resource Studies
  61. Plantation Product Studies
  62. Construction Studies
  63. Automobile Studies
  64. Electrical and Electronic Studies
  65. Textile and Apparel Studies
  66. Metal Fabrication Studies
  67. Aluminum Fabrication Studies
  68. Computer Hardware and Networking
  69. Manufacturing
  70. Tourism & Hospitality
  71. Logistic Management
  72.  Marketing
O/L and other Subjects
  1. Counselling
  2. Special Education
  3. Science
  4. Mathematics
  5. Sinhala Language & Literature
  6. Tamil Language & Literature
  7. English
  8. History
  9. Geography
  10. Civic Education
  11.  Business & Accounting Studies
  12. Entrepreneurship Studies
  13. French
  14. Hindi
  15. Japanese
  16. Arabic
  17. German
  18. Chinese
  19. Russian
  20. Korean
  21. 2nd Language Sinhala
  22.  2nd language Tamil 
  23. Music (Oriental)
  24. Music (Western)
  25. Music (Carnatic)
  26. Art
  27.  Dancing (Oriental)
  28.  Dancing (Bharatha)
  29. Drama and Theatre
  30. Appreciation of Literary (Sinhala)
  31.  Appreciation of Literary (Tamil)
  32. Appreciation of Literary (English)
  33. Appreciation of Literary (Arabic)
  34. Information & Communication Technology
  35. Agriculture & Food Technology
  36. Aquatic Bio resources Technology
  37. Art and Craft
  38. Home Economics
  39. Practical and Technical Skills
  40. Design and Technology
  41. Health and Physical Education
  42. Communication and Media Studies
 
Written Exam 
1. Aptitude - 1 Hour 50  MCQ
2. General Knowledge - 1 Hour 50 MCQ

Pass Marks is 40

Exam Fee 2700

Click Below for the Gazette Details

For Graduate Government Officers

👉 IN TAMIL Pending

👉 IN ENGLISH Pending


for Graduates

👉 IN SINHALA

👉 IN TAMIL Pending

👉 IN ENGLISH Pending

Click Below for Online Application

03/02/2026

Admission Card Download - Practical Exam | BST
February 03, 2026

Admission Card Download - Practical Exam | BST



The Practical Examination for GCE A/L 2025 Bio Systems Technology will be conducted from 07.02.2026 to 11.02.2026 at 74 examination centres.

Admission Cards:

School Candidates: Admission cards have already been sent to the respective schools.

Private Candidates: Admission cards will be sent to the address mentioned in the application form.


Click Below to Download the Admission Cad

Exam Calendar - March 2026
February 03, 2026

Exam Calendar - March 2026





Exam Department has released the Exam Calendar for the Month of March 2026

12 Exams are scheduled to conduct in March 2026

  1. 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)
  2. Final Examination of Ambalangoda Wenamulla Social Services Bhikku Training Institute - 2025 (2026)
  3. Efficiency Bar Examination for Inspectors of Customs Grade I in Sri Lanka Customs (New Syllabus) - 2020 II (2026)
  4. First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of Sri Lanka Principals' Service - 2025 I (2026)
  5. English Language Examination for Sri Lanka Principals' Service - 2025 (2026)
  6. First Efficiency Bar Examination for Grade II Statistical Officers in the Department of Census and Statistics - 2016 (2026)
  7. Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of Class 2 of Sri Lanka Information & Communication Technology Service - 2025 (2026)
  8. First and Second Efficiency Bar Examinations and Foreign Language Test for the Officers of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service - 2025 (2026)
  9. Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Class 1 of Sri Lanka Information & Communication Technology Service - 2025 (2026)
  10. Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of Sri Lanka Principals' Service - 2025 I (2026)
  11. Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Class I of Sri Lanka Information & Communication Technology Service - 2025 (2026
  12. Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Sri Lanka Grama Niladhari Service - 2025 (2026)
Click Below for the Exam Calendar


👉 IN TAMIL

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