Media Release - 24.05.2026
Graduate Teacher Recruitment Competitive Exam 2023 (2026) Successfully Completed
Sri Lanka Teacher Service Recruitment Exam held at 1,048 examination centres islandwide
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced that the competitive examination for recruiting graduates to the Sri Lanka Teacher Service 2023 (2026) was successfully held on 24 May 2026.
This examination was conducted for filling teacher vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil and English medium in National Schools and Provincial Schools. The examination was held islandwide at 1,048 examination centres. Official government news also confirms the same details.
1,048
Examination Centres Islandwide
66,991
Government Service Graduate Applicants
96,442
External Graduate Applicants
323
Special Needs Candidates Provided Facilities
Main Details
Exam: Graduate Teacher Recruitment Competitive Examination 2023 (2026)
Service: Sri Lanka Teacher Service
Purpose: Recruitment for teacher vacancies in National and Provincial Schools
Medium: Sinhala, Tamil and English
Exam Date: 24.05.2026
Status: Examination successfully completed
Important Background
The 2023 recruitment examination had been planned earlier by the Department of Examinations. However, it was postponed due to legal matters, including fundamental rights cases filed in the Supreme Court and a case before the Court of Appeal.
After resolving the relevant legal situation and completing the required procedures, the examination was conducted successfully for candidates across the country.
Official Notice Images
Sinhala Notice
Tamil Notice
Note:
This is an official notice about the successful completion of the recruitment examination. It is not a result release notice.
View Sinhala Notice View Tamil Notice
