📢 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 2026
Efficiency Barrier Exams 2026
Efficiency Barrier Exams 2026
Management Assistant (Non-Technical)
Grade 02 – Classes I, II & III
Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education | Exam – September 2026
🗓️ ONLINE OPENS
May 29, 2026
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
⏰ ONLINE CLOSES
June 30, 2026
09:00 PM
09:00 PM
📅 EXAM MONTH
September 2026
💰 EXAM FEE
Rs. 500/-
(Non-refundable)
📖 Diploma Eligibility & Course
🎓 Required qualification: G.C.E. Advanced Level (any stream) with 3 ‘S’ passes OR equivalent professional/educational qualification.
📚 Diploma: Total credits – 30 | Semesters – 2 | Medium – Sinhala | Duration – 12 months (LMS online + recorded lectures).
💰 Total Course Fee: Rs. 36,000 (installments) + Registration Rs. 1,000.
👥 Eligible Posts (Officers only)
- Clerical Assistant (ලේඛන සහකාර)
- Laboratory Assistant (රසායනාගාර සහකාර)
- School Data Recorder (පාසල් දත්ත සටහන්කරු)
- Student Hostel Superintendent (Female/Male)
- Assistant Student Hostel Superintendent (Female/Male)
- Stereotype Machine Operator
✔️ Only officers serving under Ministry of Education
📲 How to Apply – Full Process
➊ ONLINE
Fill English form at doenets.lk → Online Applications – Recruitment/E.B Exams
➋ WHATSAPP DOCS
Send NIC, A/L certificates & color photo to 070-5337702 (WhatsApp)
➌ PRINT + SIGN
Download app → handwritten sections → signature certified by Head → send Registered post to Exam Commissioner General, Battaramulla before 30 June 2026.
🚨 Important: Online + printed copy both must reach by June 30, 2026. No amendments after printout. Incomplete = rejection.
⚡ Efficiency Barrier Exam Structure
📌 Exam 01 – Class III Officers
| Subject | Marks | Time | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Procedures | 100 | 2 hrs | 40 |
| Financial Regulations | 100 | 2 hrs | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
📌 Exam 02 – Class II Officers
| Subject | Marks | Time | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Procedures (Code) | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
| Subject Knowledge (Post) | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
| General Paper | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
📌 Exam 03 – Class I Officers
| Subject | Marks | Time | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job-Specific Knowledge | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
| Subject-Related Study (MCQ) | 100 | 1.5 hrs | 40 |
✅ Pass rule: Minimum 40 marks in EACH subject to clear the barrier exam.
🖥️ Computer Knowledge Topics
- Basic IT concepts – Hardware, Software, OS
- File management, directories, copy/move/rename
- Word Processing (MS Word) – formatting, tables, mail merge
- Spreadsheets (Excel) – formulas, charts, data types
- Presentations (PowerPoint) – slides, design, effects
- Databases – queries, reports, sorting
- Internet, email, web browsing, downloading
💳 Exam Fee & Payment
Fee: Rs. 500/- (online payment only).
Methods: Credit Card, Debit Card (Internet enabled), Bank of Ceylon online banking, BOC branch deposit.
⚠️ Non-refundable, non-transferable.
Methods: Credit Card, Debit Card (Internet enabled), Bank of Ceylon online banking, BOC branch deposit.
⚠️ Non-refundable, non-transferable.
📋 Exam Rules & Hall Requirements
🆔 ID Required
National ID / Passport / Driving License (original)
🌐 Medium & Venue
Sinhala/Tamil only. Exam in Colombo only.
📬 Admission Card
Download from DoE website. Must be signed & presented.
✉️ Registered post mandatory: Printed application with certified signature must reach Examinations Commissioner General, Battaramulla by June 30, 2026. Late entries not accepted.
📞 Need Assistance?
Office Hours (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): 081-3169800
Official website: www.doenets.lk
© 2026 – Official Gazette Notification | Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education.
Based on Gazette Extraordinary. Always verify with department website.
Based on Gazette Extraordinary. Always verify with department website.
