Graduate Teacher Recruitment Exam 2026 Gazette – Apply Online
Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service | Gazette Extraordinary No. 2474/18 (02 February 2026)
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has officially issued Gazette Extraordinary No. 2474/18 dated 02 February 2026 calling applications for the Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Graduate Officers in the Public Service to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in National and Provincial Schools under the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service. Recruitment will be carried out strictly based on school-level vacancies and subject requirements.
23,344 Vacancies
📌 Key Information
| Item |
Details |
| Examination Name |
Graduate Teacher Recruitment Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Service |
Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – Grade III |
| Gazette No |
2474/18 |
| Gazette Date |
02 February 2026 |
| Application Method |
Online via www.doenets.lk |
📅 Application Period
Opening: 05 February 2026 – 9.00 AM
Closing: 19 February 2026 – 9.00 PM
🎓 Eligibility
- Graduate officers currently employed in Public Service
- Degree recognized by UGC or approved institute
- Relevant subject studied as main subject
- Passed G.C.E. O/L Sinhala or Tamil
🏫 Vacancies
No fixed total vacancy number mentioned in Gazette.
Recruitment is based on school-level vacancies by subject, medium and province.
📝 Selection Procedure
- Written Competitive Examination
- Shortlisting by marks
- Interview
- Practical Test
- Final Selection
💰 Salary Scale
GE 01–2025
Rs. 53,060 – 800×6 – 940×7 – 1080×2 → Rs. 66,600
Initial Appointment Salary: Rs. 64,440
📚 Main Subjects
Science, Mathematics, ICT, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Sinhala, Tamil, English, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean, Hindi, Russian, Malay, Performing Arts, Music (Eastern / Western / Carnatic), Dancing, Art & Craft, Engineering Technology, Bio Systems Technology, Science for Technology, Home Economics, Health & Physical Education, Special Education.
⚠ Important Notes
- Appointment is permanent & pensionable
- No transfers allowed for 5 years
- Applicants who applied under earlier 2023 Gazette do not need to reapply
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
Official Source – Gazette Extraordinary No. 2474/18 | Ministry of Education – Sri Lanka