📚 Competition Details

Organizer : Department of Cultural Affairs
Competition : National Manuscript Competition 2026
Media : Sinhala | Tamil | English
Application Closing Date : 30 June 2026
Venue : Department of Cultural Affairs, 8th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla

✍️ Eligible Categories

✅ Novels
✅ Short Stories
✅ Poetry Collections
✅ Young Adult Novels
✅ Children's Stories
✅ Science Fiction
✅ Folklore
✅ Critical Books (Literature / Cinema)
✅ Academic & Research Books related to:
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Art
    • Sculpture
    • Cinema
    • Photography
    • Drama
    • Mass Communication
    • Archaeology
    • History
    • Religion

📢 Important Information

• Applications and information can be obtained through the Cultural Officers attached to District and Divisional Secretariats.

• All manuscripts and completed applications should be submitted on or before 30 June 2026.

• Late applications and manuscripts will not be accepted.

🔗 Click Below for More Details & Application

🇱🇰 Download Sinhala Application 🇱🇰 தமிழ் விண்ணப்பம் பதிவிறக்கம்

📌 Course Highlights

✅ Course : Diploma in Educational Research Methodology
✅ SLQF Level : III
✅ Duration : 01 Year (Part-Time)
✅ Credits : 30 Credits
✅ Mode : Online / Blended Learning
✅ Face-to-Face Sessions : 40%
✅ Online Sessions : 60%
✅ Medium : Sinhala & Tamil
✅ Venue : National Institute of Education, Maharagama

👨‍🏫 Eligible Applicants

✔ Government, Government-Aided & Private School Teachers
✔ Principals
✔ Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Officers (SLEAS)
✔ Sri Lanka Teacher Educators Service Officers (SLTES)
✔ In-Service Advisors / Senior Teacher Advisors
✔ NIE Academic Staff
✔ National College of Education Academic Staff
✔ Educational Professionals interested in research

Minimum Qualification:
Passed G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) with three subjects.

💰 Course Fees

Application Fee : Rs. 500/-
Registration Fee : Rs. 2,000/-
Course Fee : Rs. 50,000/-

(Course fee can be paid in two equal installments.)

📝 Selection Method

Selection will be based on an Interview.

🌐 How to Apply

1️⃣ Visit the NIE Application Portal.
2️⃣ Create a new account (Sign Up).
3️⃣ Complete your User Profile.
4️⃣ Select the Diploma in Educational Research Methodology intake.
5️⃣ Pay the Rs.500 application fee at any Bank of Ceylon branch.
6️⃣ Upload the payment receipt.
7️⃣ Submit the application and save your Application Reference Number.

📞 Contact Information

Course Information:
011 7601863
011 7601790
011 769794

Technical Support:
011 7601776
011 7601777

(Weekdays : 9.00 AM - 4.00 PM)

📅 Closing Date

31 July 2026

📢 Special Opportunity for Young Artists!

Applications are now invited for the 2026 Student Intake for various full-time Dance, Music and Art courses conducted by the Rural Arts Center.

✅ Course Fee - FREE
✅ Accommodation - FREE
✅ Monthly Learning Allowance - Rs. 3,000

🎓 National Diploma Courses (For A/L Qualified Applicants)

• National Diploma in Fine Arts – Dance & Instrumental (NVQ Level 05)
  Duration: 1½ Years
• National Diploma in Fine Arts – Music (Vocal) (NVQ Level 05)
  Duration: 1½ Years

🎨 Certificate Courses (Any Educational Qualification)

• Dance Artist Certificate Course (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Music Artist Certificate Course – Vocal (North Indian Music) (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Music Artist Certificate Course – Instrumental (Violin - North Indian Music) (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Art Artist Certificate Course (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year

📌 Eligibility & Conditions

✅ All courses are Full-Time.
✅ Applicants must be Unmarried.
✅ Age Limit: 16 - 25 Years.
✅ Selection will be based on a Practical Examination.
✅ The decision of the examination board will be final.

📝 How to Apply

• Prepare an application including your Resume (CV).
• Attach educational qualification details.
• Include details of your special talents and skills.
• Applications can also be submitted through the official Google Form (contact via whatsappnumber to get google form link).

Important:
Mention the name of the course applied for on the top left corner of the envelope.

⏰ Closing Date

08 June 2026

Applications received after the closing date and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

📍 Address

Director,
Rural Arts Center,
No. 45,
New Parliament Road,
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

☎️ Inquiries

0112786716
0712350301
0704316371
0717761274
0719605239
0112786745

Email:
folkartcentersrilanka@gmail.com

📚 Shishyadhara 2026 - Find Your Nearest Approved Stationery Shop

Students and parents who have received the Shishyadhara 2026 Stationery Allowance QR Code can now easily locate the nearest approved shops through the official online portal.

📚 EB Syllabus for Teachers

New Efficiency Bar (EB) Syllabus and Circular for Sri Lanka Teachers' Service.
You can access the complete syllabus for EB I, EB II & EB III in both Sinhala and Tamil, together with the latest EB Circular.

Department of Examinations Sri Lanka
Exam Marks Released

The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has officially released the examination marks for the following competitive examinations.

• Limited Competitive Examination for Promotion to the Supra Grade of Central Provincial Management Service Officers’ Service - 2025 (2026)
• Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Prison Guard - 2025

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Official Results Portal

Website :
http://www.results.exams.gov.lk/home.htm

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If you have friends or colleagues who sat for these examinations, kindly share this information with them.

📌 Vacancy Details

🏛 Institution : University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

💼 Position : Temporary Quantity Surveyor (On Assignment)

📋 Number of Vacancies : 01

💰 Salary : Rs. 71,000.00 per month (Fixed)

📝 Recruitment Method : Structured Interview

📅 Appointment Period : Initially 06 months (Extendable for another 06 months based on performance and University requirements)

⏰ Closing Date : 25.06.2026

🔗 Application & Details

📝 Apply Online 🌐 University Website