Sri Lanka Examination Calendar September 2026 (Amended)
Check the amended September 2026 government examination dates, examination venues and download the calendar in English, Sinhala and Tamil PDF formats.
Candidates who are preparing to sit for government competitive examinations and efficiency bar examinations during September 2026 should carefully check the amended examination schedule. Candidates should especially verify their examination date, venue and the information printed on their official admission card before attending the examination.
📅 September 2026 Examination Calendar Sri Lanka
The Examination Calendar for September 2026 (Amended) contains the scheduled dates and venues of several important examinations to be conducted during September 2026 in Sri Lanka. The calendar is particularly important for candidates who have applied for government recruitment examinations, competitive examinations and efficiency bar examinations.
According to the amended September examination calendar, examinations are scheduled on several dates including 06, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 27 September 2026. Some examinations are scheduled to be conducted only in Colombo, while several examinations are listed as being held on an All Island basis.
Candidates are strongly advised to use the latest amended calendar instead of relying only on previously published examination dates. When an examination calendar is amended, candidates should make sure that the date they have previously noted has not changed.
📥 Download September 2026 Examination Calendar
Download the amended examination calendar in your preferred language.
🗓️ September 2026 Government Examination Dates
The following examinations are included in the amended September 2026 examination calendar.
| No. | Examination | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Planning Service – 2026 | 06 September | Colombo |
| 02 | First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service – 2026 | 12 September | Colombo |
| 03 | Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Grade II of the Department of Sri Lanka Customs – 2026 | 13 September | Colombo |
| 04 | First Efficiency Bar Examination for the Grade III Officers of Sri Lanka Education Administration Service – 2026 | 19 & 20 September | Colombo |
| 05 | Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Officers to Grade II of the Post of Agrarian Development Officer of the Department of Agrarian Development – 2026 | 20 September | All Island |
| 06 | Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Officers to Grade II of the Post of Agrarian Development Officer of the Department of Agrarian Development – 2026 | 27 September | Colombo |
| 07 | 1st Efficiency Bar Examination for the Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Serving in National and Provincial Schools – 2026 | 27 September | All Island |
| 08 | 1st Efficiency Bar Examination for Pirivena Teachers, Appointed Teachers Approved under Private Schools Accredited by the Government and Appointed Teachers Approved under Assisted Special Schools – 2026 | 27 September | All Island |
| 09 | Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Cinnamon Development Officer in the Associated Officer Service Category of the Department of Cinnamon Development – 2026 | 27 September | Colombo |
🔎 September 2026 Exam Details
🏛️ Sri Lanka Planning Service Examination
The Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Planning Service – 2026 is scheduled for 06 September 2026. The examination venue indicated in the amended calendar is Colombo.
📐 Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service Examination
The First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service – 2026 is scheduled for 12 September 2026 in Colombo.
🛃 Assistant Superintendent of Customs Examination
Candidates who have applied for the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Grade II should note that the examination is listed for 13 September 2026 in Colombo.
🎓 Education Administration Service Examination
The First Efficiency Bar Examination for Grade III Officers of the Sri Lanka Education Administration Service – 2026 is scheduled for 19 and 20 September 2026. The venue listed in the amended calendar is Colombo.
🌾 Agrarian Development Officer Open Examination
The Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Officers to Grade II of the Post of Agrarian Development Officer – 2026 is listed for 20 September 2026 and is scheduled on an All Island basis.
🌱 Agrarian Development Officer Limited Examination
The Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Officers to Grade II of the Post of Agrarian Development Officer – 2026 is scheduled for 27 September 2026 in Colombo.
👩🏫 Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Efficiency Bar Examination
The 1st Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Serving in National and Provincial Schools – 2026 is scheduled for 27 September 2026. The calendar indicates the venue as All Island.
📚 Pirivena & Approved School Teachers Examination
The first efficiency bar examination for the relevant Pirivena teachers, government-approved private school teachers and assisted special school teachers is listed for 27 September 2026 and will be held on an All Island basis.
🌿 Cinnamon Development Officer Examination
The Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Cinnamon Development Officer in the Associated Officer Service Category of the Department of Cinnamon Development is scheduled for 27 September 2026 in Colombo.
⭐ Important September 2026 Exam Dates
⚠️ Why Candidates Should Check the Amended Calendar
Candidates should pay particular attention to the word “Amended”. An amended examination calendar is an updated version of an examination schedule. Therefore, candidates should check the latest version before making travel arrangements, booking accommodation or planning leave from work.
Even after checking the examination calendar, candidates should follow the instructions provided on their official admission cards. The admission card normally provides candidate-specific information such as examination centre details and other examination instructions.
✅ Candidate Checklist Before the Examination
✅ Check the correct examination date.
✅ Check whether the examination venue is Colombo or All Island.
✅ Read all instructions printed on your admission card.
✅ Confirm your examination centre before travelling.
✅ Keep the required identity documents ready.
✅ Arrive early enough to complete the required entry procedures.
✅ Continue checking for any further official amendments or notices.
🌐 English, Sinhala & Tamil Examination Calendar PDFs
For the convenience of candidates across Sri Lanka, the September 2026 amended examination calendar can be accessed through the links provided above in English, Sinhala and Tamil. Candidates can choose the language they are most comfortable with and review the examination information carefully.
Downloading a copy of the PDF can also be useful because candidates can keep the examination calendar on their mobile phone or computer for quick reference. However, candidates should still check for any subsequent changes before the examination date.
📌 September 2026 Examination Calendar at a Glance
| Calendar | September 2026 |
| Status | Amended |
| Number of Examinations Listed | 09 |
| Languages Available | English / Sinhala / Tamil |
| Locations Mentioned | Colombo / All Island |
| Month | September 2026 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the September 2026 examination calendar amended?
Yes. The document is titled “Examination Calendar for September 2026 (Amended)”.
How many examinations are listed?
The amended September 2026 examination calendar lists nine examinations.
When is the Assistant Superintendent of Customs Examination?
The Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Grade II open competitive examination is listed for 13 September 2026 in Colombo.
When is the Agrarian Development Officer Open Examination?
The Agrarian Development Officer Grade II open competitive examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026 and is listed as All Island.
Which examinations are scheduled for 27 September 2026?
The amended calendar lists several examinations on 27 September, including the Agrarian Development Officer Limited Competitive Examination, Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Efficiency Bar Examination, the relevant Pirivena and approved-school teachers’ Efficiency Bar Examination and the Cinnamon Development Officer Open Competitive Examination.
Can I download the examination calendar in Tamil?
Yes. English, Sinhala and Tamil PDF download links are provided at the top of this article.
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The examination schedule can be amended. Candidates should refer to the latest examination calendar and their official admission card before attending an examination.
Information presented in this article is based on the Examination Calendar for September 2026 (Amended).
