KDU OFFICER CADET INTAKE 44

Undergraduate Cadetships 2026 / 2027

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Introduction

Applications are invited for Officer Cadet Intake 44 – Undergraduate Cadetships 2026/2027 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). Selected candidates will undergo academic studies along with military training and will be commissioned to Sri Lanka Armed Forces upon successful completion.

Available Degree Programmes

• Faculty of Computing
  • BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering
• Faculty of Criminal Justice
  • BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Faculty of Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Marine Engineering
  • BSc Eng (Hons) in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
• Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies
  • BSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations
• Faculty of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Faculty of Law
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities
  • BSc in Management and Technical Sciences
  • BSc (Hons) in Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Management & Technical Sciences
  • BSc in Logistics Management
  • BSc in Social Sciences
  • BA in TESOL (with Cambridge CELTA)
  • BSc (Hons) in Financial Analytics

Eligibility

• Citizen of Sri Lanka
• Age 18 – 22 years (by 31.12.2025)
• Unmarried
• G.C.E. A/L 2024 or 2025 (MBBS – 2025 only)
• Minimum 30 marks for Common General Test
• Credit pass for English (TESOL requires B pass)

Important Information

• Mandatory military training included
• Commissioned to Army / Navy / Air Force
• Bond agreement required
• Monthly allowance approx. LKR 105,000

Contact Details

Email: kducadet@kdu.ac.lk

Phone:
+94-11-2635039 / +94-11-2632028
+94-11-2635268 / +94-11-2638656
Ext: 326 / 329

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Click Below for More Details & Application

EASTERN UNIVERSITY M.A DEGREE PROGRAMME 2024/2025

Deadline Extended

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Available Subjects

• Tamil
• Fine Arts
• Drama & Theatre
• Geography

Main Details

Course Fee: Rs. 170,000.00

Duration: 1 Year Full-time

Medium: Tamil / English

Selection Method: Qualifying Examination and Interview

Closing Date: 17.05.2026

Admission Requirements

A Special Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University or Higher Education Institution.

OR

A General Degree with a Class Pass including the relevant subject.

Note: Candidates with a General Degree including the relevant subject but without a Class Pass must pass a Qualifying Examination.

Medium of Instruction

Geography: Tamil and English

Other Courses: Tamil Medium

Application Process

Applicants should submit the completed application form with the bank deposit slip for Rs. 3,000.00.

Account Name: Bursar, Eastern University

Account No: 227100190000390

Bank: People’s Bank, Chenkalady

Include a 9” x 6” self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 110.00 stamp.

Send Applications To

Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Eastern University, Sri Lanka,
Vantharumoolai,
Chenkalady.

Click Below for More Details & Application

MESSAGE FOR A/L SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Schooling Period Verification System

For Candidates of G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2025

Important Notice

School principals should login to the school account and verify the schooling period details of students who applied for the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2025 from their school.

How to Verify Student Details

When certifying the university application page of a student, enter the relevant student’s index number in the search box. Then click the Edit button and enter the required information.

Principals can also update details of all students who applied for the G.C.E. (A/L) 2025 examination from the school by clicking the Edit button in each student record.

Special Note

If a student joined your school after 01.01.2023, provide details of each school and the relevant schooling period attended during the three-year period before that date.

After UGC Application Deadline

After the closing date for university admission applications for the academic year 2025/2026, principals should take a printout of the generated PDF, place the signature and official seal, and send it by registered post to:

Deputy Secretary,
University Admissions Department,
University Grants Commission,
No. 20, Ward Place,
Colombo 07.

Click Below for the Online Portal

UGC Contact Details

Mr. H. D. R. Karunarathne – Deputy Secretary
Tel: +94 112685758 | Mobile: +94 716337204
Email: rasika@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. M. M. H. Fernando – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123539 | Mobile: +94 701565705
Email: hansika@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. K. V. U. Perera – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123415 | Mobile: +94 716337192
Email: vijini@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. A. A. Wickramasena – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123538 | Mobile: +94 701565708
Email: amanadee@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. D. D. Kariyawasam – Senior Public Relations Officer
Tel: +94 112123481 | Mobile: +94 701298077
Email: damitha@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CIRCULAR 11/2026

Permanent Appointments for Government Employees

The Ministry of Public Administration has issued Circular No. 11/2026 regarding granting permanent appointments to employees serving in temporary, casual, contract, substitute, and relief basis in public sector institutions.

📌 Key Highlights

• Cabinet decision taken on 27.04.2026
• Effective date: 01.09.2019
• Applies to temporary, casual, contract & substitute employees
• Minimum 180 days continuous service required
• Must meet required qualifications
• Permanent appointment only if vacancies exist

ℹ️ Important Conditions

• Salary revisions without arrears
• Training must be provided if needed
• Probation period considered from 01.09.2019
• Appointments subject to approved cadre vacancies

📊 Additional Information

Institutions must submit employee details using Annex 01 and Annex 02 formats and obtain approval from the Director General of Management Services.

📄 CLICK BELOW FOR FULL CIRCULAR

TECHNICAL OFFICER EXAM MARKS RELEASED – 2025

Sri Lanka Technological Service

Open & Limited Competitive Examination marks are now available for candidates.

📌 Released Details

The examination marks of candidates who sat for the recruitment examinations for the post of Technical Officer (Grade III and Training Grade) in the Sri Lanka Technological Service have been released.

✅ Examinations Included

• Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Post of Technical Officer (Grade III and Training Grade) In the Sri Lanka Technological Service Under the Home Affairs Division of The Ministry of Public Admin., Provincial Councils and Local Gov. - 2025 : 2025
• Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Technical Officer (Grade III and Training Grade) in the Sri Lanka Technological Service under Home Affairs Division of the Ministry of Public Admin., Provincial Councils and Local Gov. - 2025 : 2025

ℹ️ Important Notice

Recruitment has already been completed. This facility is provided for candidates who sat for the examination to check the marks they obtained.

📢 Share This Notice

Please share this update with candidates who sat for the Technical Officer Recruitment Examination 2025.