šļø ONLINE OPENS
May 29, 2026
09:00 AM
ā° ONLINE CLOSES
June 30, 2026
09:00 PM
š
EXAM MONTH
September 2026
š° EXAM FEE
Rs. 500/-
(Non-refundable)
š Diploma Eligibility & Course
š Required qualification: G.C.E. Advanced Level (any stream) with 3 ‘S’ passes OR equivalent professional/educational qualification.
š Diploma: Total credits – 30 | Semesters – 2 | Medium – Sinhala | Duration – 12 months (LMS online + recorded lectures).
š° Total Course Fee: Rs. 36,000 (installments) + Registration Rs. 1,000.
š„ Eligible Posts (Officers only)
- Clerical Assistant (ą¶½ą·ą¶ą¶± ą·ą·ą¶ą·ą¶»)
- Laboratory Assistant (ą¶»ą·ą·ą¶ŗą¶±ą·ą¶ą·ą¶» ą·ą·ą¶ą·ą¶»)
- School Data Recorder (ą¶“ą·ą·ą¶½ą· ą¶Æą¶ą·ą¶ ą·ą¶§ą·ą¶±ą·ą¶ą¶»ą·)
- Student Hostel Superintendent (Female/Male)
- Assistant Student Hostel Superintendent (Female/Male)
- Stereotype Machine Operator
āļø Only officers serving under Ministry of Education
š² How to Apply – Full Process
ā ONLINE
Fill English form at doenets.lk → Online Applications – Recruitment/E.B Exams
ā WHATSAPP DOCS
Send NIC, A/L certificates & color photo to 070-5337702 (WhatsApp)
ā PRINT + SIGN
Download app → handwritten sections → signature certified by Head → send Registered post to Exam Commissioner General, Battaramulla before 30 June 2026.
šØ Important: Online + printed copy both must reach by June 30, 2026. No amendments after printout. Incomplete = rejection.
ā” Efficiency Barrier Exam Structure
š 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 |
š 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 |
š 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 |
ā
Pass rule: Minimum 40 marks in EACH subject to clear the barrier exam.
š„ļø 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
š³ Exam Fee & Payment
Fee: Rs. 500/- (online payment only).
Methods: Credit Card, Debit Card (Internet enabled), Bank of Ceylon online banking, BOC branch deposit.
ā ļø Non-refundable, non-transferable.
š Exam Rules & Hall Requirements
š ID Required
National ID / Passport / Driving License (original)
š Medium & Venue
Sinhala/Tamil only. Exam in Colombo only.
š¬ Admission Card
Download from DoE website. Must be signed & presented.
āļø Registered post mandatory: Printed application with certified signature must reach Examinations Commissioner General, Battaramulla by June 30, 2026. Late entries not accepted.
š 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.