Teacher Recruitment 2026 Sri Lanka | 23,344 Open Stream Vacancies Apply Online

The Open Stream Teacher Recruitment 2026 for graduates who are not currently serving in government employment has officially commenced today at 9:00 AM. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications online for teacher vacancies in National and Provincial Schools across Sri Lanka.

Status: OPEN
Total Vacancies: 23,344
Closing Date: March 05, 2026 (9:00 PM)

Teacher Vacancies Details

• Recruitment Stream: Open Stream (Graduates)
• Mediums: Sinhala, Tamil, and English
• School Types: National and Provincial Schools
• Employment Type: Government Teaching Service

Salary Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed to Grade I-a, Class 3 of the Sri Lanka Teacher Service with a basic salary of Rs. 64,440/- per month, along with applicable government allowances.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be graduates from a recognized university.
• Applicants must not be currently employed in any government service.
• Applicants must be qualified to teach relevant subjects.
• Medium of instruction should match the applied teaching medium.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official online application portal and follow the Gazette instructions carefully.

Important Instructions

• Applicants must submit accurate personal and educational details.
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Applicants should carefully read official instructions before applying.

This recruitment program aims to fill teacher vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium schools to strengthen the national education system. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates regarding examinations, interviews, and appointment letters.