Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service 2nd Efficiency Bar Examination 2026
Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called online applications for the Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2026.
This examination is for eligible officers serving in the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service in national and provincial schools. Applicants must carefully read the official Gazette notification and instructions before submitting the online application.
| Examination | Second Efficiency Bar Examination |
| Service | Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service |
| Examination Year | 2026 |
| Examination Month | October 2026 |
| Application Opening | 20 July 2026 at 9.00 AM |
| Closing Date | 10 August 2026 at 9.00 PM |
| Application Method | Online Only |
| Examination Fee | No Examination Fee |
| Official Authority | Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka |
Closing Date: Online applications must be submitted before 9.00 PM on 10 August 2026. Applicants are advised not to wait until the final day.
Who Can Apply?
The examination is intended for eligible officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service and provincial public-service teachers who are required to complete the Second Efficiency Bar Examination under the applicable Teachers’ Service Minute.
Teachers promoted to Class 2 Grade II are generally required to complete the Second Efficiency Bar Examination before completing four years from the date of promotion. Certain officers promoted to Class 2 Grade I subject to completing the examination may also be required to sit the examination.
Eligibility depends on the applicant’s appointment, grade, promotion date and applicable service-minute provisions. Read the official Gazette carefully or confirm eligibility through the relevant education authority.
Examination Structure
| Paper | Question Type | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 40 Multiple-Choice Questions | 1 Hour | 40 Marks |
| Paper II | Structured or Semi-Structured Questions | 2 Hours | 60 Marks |
Candidates must answer all the questions in both examination papers.
Pass Requirement: Candidates must obtain an aggregate mark of at least 40% from Paper I and Paper II.
Examination Syllabus
Questions will be prepared based on the relevant self-study modules published on the official e-Thaksalawa platform.
Leadership Development and Management
Effective Techniques for Preparing Activity Plans
Classroom Management and Inclusive Education
Examination Medium
The examination will be conducted in the following language media:
Candidates must answer all examination papers in the same selected language medium. The selected examination medium cannot be changed later.
Examination Centres
Examination centres are proposed in 25 districts and cities, including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Monaragala, Ratnapura and Kegalle.
The requested examination city cannot be changed after applying. A centre may be changed to another nearby city when there are insufficient applicants.
How to Apply
- Download and carefully read the official Gazette notification.
- Download the common instructions for Efficiency Bar examinations.
- Open the Department of Examinations online application portal.
- Complete the online application in the English language.
- Check all personal, service, examination-centre and language-medium details.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Download and print two copies of the submitted application for certification and official-record purposes.
Changes made manually after printing the online application will not be accepted as valid amendments. Incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application closing date?
Online applications close at 9.00 PM on 10 August 2026.
When will the examination be held?
The examination is scheduled to be conducted in October 2026.
Is there an examination fee?
No examination fee will be charged for this examination.
Can applications be submitted by post?
No. Applications must be submitted through the official online application portal.
What is the pass mark?
Candidates must obtain at least 40% from the combined marks of Paper I and Paper II.
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