Government Examination Calendar – December 2026
Official Examination Dates, Venues & Timetable
22 Scheduled ExaminationsThe Sri Lanka Government Examination Calendar for December 2026 has been published by the Department of Examinations. The timetable includes 22 examinations scheduled during December 2026, including Management Service Officers (MSO), Government Librarians, Technical Officers, Teachers' Efficiency Bar Examinations and other competitive examinations.
Candidates can check their examination dates and venues below and download the complete December 2026 Exam Calendar PDF in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
December 2026 Exam Calendar – Quick Summary
| Calendar | December 2026 |
| Organization | Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka |
| Total Examinations | 22 |
| First Exam Date | 05 December 2026 |
| Last Scheduled Date | 30 December 2026 |
| Exam Locations | Colombo, Matara, Provincial Centres & All Island |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil & English |
| Document | Examination Calendar PDF |
Download Examination Calendar December 2026
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Full Examination Timetable – December 2026
The following table contains all 22 examinations, including the examination name, date and scheduled venue. All dates are in December 2026.
| No. | Name of Examination | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Written Competitive Examination for Promotion to Senior Confidential Secretary Grade – People's Bank 2026 | 05 | Colombo |
| 02 | Limited Competitive Examination – Grade III Technology Faculty Assistant (Bio-Systems Technology), Management Assistant (Non-Technical), Segment 02 – 2025 (2026) | 05 | Colombo |
| 03 | Technical Officer (Civil) – Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 2026 | 06 | Colombo |
| 04 | Limited Competitive Examination – Grade III Technology Faculty Assistant (Engineering Technology), Management Assistant (Non-Technical), Segment 02 – 2025 (2026) | 06 | Colombo |
| 05 | Sri Lanka Government Librarians' Service Grade III – 2025 (2026) | 12 | Colombo |
| 06 | Grade III Assistant Superintendent of Hostel – Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Limited) 2026 | 13 | Colombo |
| 07 | Efficiency Bar Examination – Grade I Management Service Officers, Southern Province 2026 | 13 | Matara |
| 08 | Limited Competitive Examination – Promotion to Inspector of Customs Grade II 2026 | 13 | Colombo |
| 09 | Islam Dheeniyath (Dharmacharya) Certificate Examination 2026 | 19, 20, 21 | All Island |
| 10 | Hindu Dharmacharya Certificate Examination 2026 | 19, 20, 21 | All Island |
| 11 | Piriven Ordinary Level Examination 2026 | 19–30 | All Island |
| 12 | 3rd Efficiency Bar Examination – Sri Lanka Teachers' Service, National and Provincial Schools 2026 | 20 | All Island |
| 13 | 3rd Efficiency Bar Examination – Pirivena Teachers, Approved Private School Teachers and Assisted Special School Teachers 2026 | 20 | All Island |
| 14 | Inspector of Measurement Services and Devices (Trainee Grade) – Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services 2025 (2026) | 20 | Colombo |
| 15 | Sub Works Inspector Grade III – Department of Prisons 2026 | 22 | Colombo |
| 16 | Meteorological Observer / Communicator (Training Grade) – Sri Lanka Technological Service 2026 | 27 | Colombo |
| 17 | Second Efficiency Bar Examination – Grade II Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service 2026 | 27 | Colombo |
| 18 | Open Competitive Examination – Management Service Officers Service Grade III 2026 | 30 | All Island |
| 19 | Sabaragamuwa Provincial Public Management Service Officers Grade III 2026 | 30 | Ratnapura, Kegalle |
| 20 | Central Provincial Management Service Officers Grade III 2026 | 30 | Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya |
| 21 | Western Provincial Management Service Officers Grade III 2026 | 30 | Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara |
| 22 | North Western Provincial Management Service Officers Grade III 2026 | 30 | Kurunegala, Puttalam |
Note: Examination names are shortened in some rows for mobile readability. Refer to the complete official PDF for the full examination titles and details.
Important Management Service Officers (MSO) Exam Dates
Several Management Service Officers examinations are scheduled for 30 December 2026.
1. National MSO Grade III: 30 December – All Island
2. Sabaragamuwa Provincial MSO: 30 December – Ratnapura, Kegalle
3. Central Provincial MSO: 30 December – Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya
4. Western Provincial MSO: 30 December – Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara
5. North Western Provincial MSO: 30 December – Kurunegala, Puttalam
Official December 2026 Examination Calendar Image
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How to Download the December 2026 Exam Calendar
- Select the Sinhala, Tamil or English PDF button above.
- Open the examination calendar PDF.
- Find your examination name in the timetable.
- Check the scheduled examination date and venue.
- Save the PDF to your device for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The published December 2026 examination calendar contains 22 examinations.
The national Management Service Officers Grade III competitive examination is scheduled for 30 December 2026.
The examination is scheduled for 12 December 2026 in Colombo.
Yes. The examination calendar PDFs are available above in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Candidates can check the Department of Examinations admission card portal when their examination admission cards are released.
Official Admission Card PortalThe calendar lists general examination locations. Candidates must check their individual admission cards and any updated official notices for exact venues.
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Issued by: Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
Commissioner General of Examinations: A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage
Document: Examination Calendar for December 2026
Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational and informational purposes. Candidates should refer to the Department of Examinations for the latest official announcements and any timetable revisions.
