Amended Gazette Notice for Graduate Teaching Exam 2026 – Sri Lanka
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Gazette Extraordinary Amendment – Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Recruitment 2026
Reference No: 2476/18 | Date: February 18, 2026 | Department: Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education
The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary Notice amending the recruitment procedure for the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service. This amendment introduces important updates to eligibility criteria, qualification deadlines, and subject-wise vacancy schedules under the recruitment process.
🔔 Key Amendments Introduced
1. Eligibility for Public Service Graduates
- Graduates who were in public service on February 10, 2023 and are still in service.
- Graduates previously ineligible as of February 10, 2023, provided they:
- Were not over 40 years of age on February 10, 2023.
- Completed degree qualifications between February 10, 2023 and March 5, 2026.
- Graduates who were in public service on February 10, 2023 but have since resigned, provided qualifications were completed before March 5, 2026.
2. Revised Qualification Cut-off Dates
- Age Requirement: Must be fulfilled by February 10, 2023 (No change).
- Educational & Other Qualifications: Deadline extended up to March 5, 2026 (previously June 30, 2025).
3. New Vacancy Schedule – Schedule 05
The previous Schedule 05 has been replaced with a new subject-wise vacancy schedule covering National and Provincial Schools categorized by province and medium of instruction (Sinhala / Tamil / English).
Eastern Province – Special Provision Subjects:
- Science
- Mathematics
- English
- Information Technology (ICT)
- Technology Stream
- Student Counseling
Applicants from outside a province will be considered only if vacancies remain after recruiting qualified permanent residents of that province.
📅 Important Dates Summary
| Requirement | Date |
|---|---|
| Age Requirement | February 10, 2023 |
| All Other Qualifications | March 5, 2026 |
| Public Service Eligibility Date | February 10, 2023 |
Gazette Extraordinary – Amendment Downloads
Legal Note: In the event of any inconsistency between Sinhala, Tamil, and English versions, the Sinhala Gazette shall prevail.
Signed by Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewe
Secretary, Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education
Isurupaya, Pelawatte, Battaramulla
February 17, 2026
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