Sri Lanka Principals’ Service Second Efficiency Bar Examination 2026
Gazette Notice, Application Dates, Exam Details & Online Application
Online applications are accepted from 28 September 2026 at 9.00 AM until 26 October 2026 at 9.00 PM.
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced the Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2026. According to the Gazette notice dated 25 September 2026, the examination is scheduled to be held in January 2027 in Colombo.
Important Details
| Examination | Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2026 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education |
| Exam Month | January 2027 |
| Exam Centre | Colombo |
| Application Opening | 28 September 2026 – 9.00 AM |
| Closing Date | 26 October 2026 – 9.00 PM |
| Application Method | Online Only |
| Exam Medium | Sinhala / Tamil |
| Online Application Language | English Only |
Who Should Sit for the Examination?
According to the Gazette notice, this examination applies to the relevant Grade II officers of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service and the officers appointed on a supernumerary basis to Grade II of Class 2 of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service under the applicable Cabinet decisions and Service Minute.
Examination Subjects
| No. | Subject | Duration | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | School Administration and Supervision | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
| 02 | School Planning | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
| 03 | New Trends and Practices in Education | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Select the relevant Sri Lanka Principals’ Service Second Efficiency Bar Examination.
- Read the official instructions carefully before starting the application.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Check all personal and examination details carefully before submitting.
- Submit the application before 26 October 2026 at 9.00 PM.
- Download and print the submitted application.
- Complete the required sections of the printed copy and obtain the required signature certification.
- Submit the required copy to the Head of the Institution for inclusion in your personal file as instructed in the Gazette.
Gazette Notice Downloads
Examination Fee
No examination fee is charged when sitting the full examination or part of the examination for the first time. For subsequent sittings, the Gazette specifies a fee of Rs. 250 per subject.
Online applications close on 26 October 2026 at 9.00 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit their applications.
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