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Medical Examination for Limited Stream Public Service Recruitment – PSC Clarification 2026

Public Service Commission clarification on medical examination for officers recruited through limited stream 2026


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📢 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION – 2026

Medical Examination for Officers Recruited to Public Service Posts Through the Limited Stream

Procedure to be followed under Rule 53.I

🇱🇰 Office of the Public Service Commission – Sri Lanka

🇬🇧 English – Main Information

The Public Service Commission of Sri Lanka has issued an important clarification regarding the medical examination of officers recruited to Public Service posts through the limited stream / limited basis.

📌 Authority: Office of the Public Service Commission

📌 Reference No: PSC/APP/8/6/65/2021

📌 Date: 06 August 2026

📌 Relevant Rule: Rule 53.I of the Procedural Rules of the Public Service Commission

📌 Subject: Medical examination of officers recruited to Public Service posts through the limited stream

🔎 What does the notice clarify?

The notice refers to Rule 53.I of the Procedural Rules of the Public Service Commission, which deals with the requirement to undergo a medical examination in connection with appointments to the Public Service.

The Public Service Commission has clarified the position regarding officers who are recruited to another Public Service post through the limited recruitment stream.

✅ Important PSC Decision
Officers recruited to Public Service posts through the limited stream are not required to undergo the medical examination referred to in Rule 53.I.

📌 Future Recruitment Procedure

The Commission has further instructed that this decision should be applied in future when dealing with officers recruited to posts through the limited stream.

  • The clarification relates specifically to recruitment through the limited stream / limited basis.
  • The relevant provision is Rule 53.I of the PSC Procedural Rules.
  • The PSC decision should be followed in future limited-stream recruitments.
  • Ministries and Departments should apply the decision when dealing with relevant officers.
ℹ️ This post provides a simplified summary for easy reference. Officers and institutions should refer to the official Public Service Commission document for the exact wording and application of the decision.

🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

රාජ්‍ය සේවයේ තනතුරු සඳහා සීමිත පදනමින් බඳවා ගන්නා නිලධාරීන්ගේ වෛද්‍ය පරීක්ෂණය

රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාවේ කාර්ය පටිපාටික රීති සංග්‍රහයේ 53.I රීතිය ප්‍රකාරව සිදුකරන වෛද්‍ය පරීක්ෂණ සම්බන්ධයෙන්, සීමිත පදනමින් රාජ්‍ය සේවයේ තනතුරු සඳහා බඳවා ගන්නා නිලධාරීන්ට අදාළව රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව විසින් පැහැදිලි කිරීමක් නිකුත් කර ඇත.

✅ වැදගත් තීරණය
සීමිත පදනමින් රාජ්‍ය සේවයේ තනතුරු සඳහා බඳවා ගන්නා නිලධාරීන් 53.I රීතිය යටතේ සඳහන් වෛද්‍ය පරීක්ෂණයට ඉදිරිපත් වීම අවශ්‍ය නොවන බව රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව තීරණය කර ඇත.

ඒ අනුව, ඉදිරියේදී සීමිත පදනමින් තනතුරු සඳහා නිලධාරීන් බඳවා ගැනීමේදී මෙම රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභා තීරණය අදාළ කර ගැනීමට උපදෙස් ලබා දී ඇත.

📅 දිනය: 2026 අගෝස්තු 06
📄 යොමු අංකය: PSC/APP/8/6/65/2021
🏛️ නිකුත් කළ ආයතනය: රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාව
📌 නිල තීරණයේ සම්පූර්ණ හා නිවැරදි කරුණු දැනගැනීම සඳහා පහතින් ලබා දී ඇති රාජ්‍ය සේවා කොමිෂන් සභාවේ නිල ලේඛනය කියවන්න.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட அடிப்படையில் அரச சேவைப் பதவிகளுக்கு ஆட்சேர்ப்பு செய்யப்படும் உத்தியோகத்தர்களின் மருத்துவ பரிசோதனை

அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழுவின் நடைமுறை விதிகளின் 53.I விதியின் கீழ் மேற்கொள்ளப்படும் மருத்துவ பரிசோதனை தொடர்பாக, மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட அடிப்படையில் அரச சேவைப் பதவிகளுக்கு ஆட்சேர்ப்பு செய்யப்படும் உத்தியோகத்தர்களுக்கான நடைமுறையை அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழு தெளிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளது.

✅ முக்கிய தீர்மானம்
மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட அடிப்படையில் அரச சேவைப் பதவிகளுக்கு ஆட்சேர்ப்பு செய்யப்படும் உத்தியோகத்தர்கள், 53.I விதியில் குறிப்பிடப்பட்ட மருத்துவ பரிசோதனைக்கு ஆஜராக வேண்டிய அவசியமில்லை என அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழு தீர்மானித்துள்ளது.

எதிர்காலத்தில் மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட அடிப்படையில் மேற்கொள்ளப்படும் ஆட்சேர்ப்புகளின் போது இந்தத் தீர்மானத்தை நடைமுறைப்படுத்துமாறும் அறிவுறுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது.

📅 திகதி: 06 ஆகஸ்ட் 2026
📄 குறிப்பு இலக்கம்: PSC/APP/8/6/65/2021
🏛️ வெளியிட்ட நிறுவனம்: அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழு
📌 முழுமையான மற்றும் அதிகாரப்பூர்வமான தகவல்களுக்கு கீழே வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ள அரச சேவை ஆணைக்குழுவின் உத்தியோகபூர்வ ஆவணத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.

📥 Official PSC Notice

Click the button below to read or download the official document issued by the Public Service Commission.

📄 View / Download Official Notice
August 18, 2026

School Census Form Filling 2026 for Teachers – Forms, Code Lists & Sample

School Census Form Filling 2026 for Teachers - Forms Code Lists and Sample


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🏫 School Census Form Filling 2026 for Teachers

📄 Forms, Code Lists & Sample Form Filling

ගුරුවරුන් සඳහා 2026 පාසල් සංගණන පෝරමය පිරවීම

ஆசிரியர்களுக்கான 2026 பாடசாலை தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்புப் படிவம் நிரப்புதல்

AS-P1 reference resources and code finder

📥 Relevant Forms & Official PDFs

📄 Census Form - Sinhala

පාසල් සංගණන පෝරමය - සිංහල

📄 Census Form - Tamil

பாடசாலை தொகைக் கணக்கெடுப்பு படிவம் - தமிழ்

📄 Census Form - English

Census Form - English Medium

🔢 Code List - English

Official English Code List

🔢 Code List - Sinhala

නිල සිංහල කේත ලැයිස්තුව

🧾 Sample Form Filling

Official Sample / Reference

🌐 Medium Code

1 S - Sinhala
සිංහල මාධ්‍යය
2 T - Tamil
தமிழ் மூலம்
3 E - English
English Medium

⏱ Activity Code Finder

🔎 A → B → Subject → Code Finder

How to use: Select a Section A tile → select the relevant Subject Category B → view the Subject C and its official Subject Code D.
භාවිතය: පළමුව A අංශය තෝරන්න → අදාළ B විෂය කාණ්ඩය තෝරන්න → C විෂයය සහ D විෂය කේතය බලන්න.
பயன்பாடு: முதலில் A பிரிவைத் தேர்வு செய்யவும் → பொருத்தமான B பாட வகையைத் தேர்வு செய்யவும் → C பாடத்தையும் D பாடக் குறியீட்டையும் பார்க்கவும்.
Step 1 — Select Section A
Remarks:
** = Appointment Subject Only
*// = Teaching Subject Only

📌 Data Source Note

The original code data used for this page is available in English and Sinhala. Tamil descriptions shown in this page are translations provided for easier understanding and reference.

මෙහි භාවිතා කර ඇති මුල් කේත දත්ත ඉංග්‍රීසි සහ සිංහල භාෂාවලින් ලබා දී ඇත. දෙමළ විස්තර පහසු අවබෝධය සහ යොමු කිරීම සඳහා පරිවර්තනය කර ඇත.

இந்தப் பக்கத்தில் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்ட அசல் குறியீட்டுத் தரவுகள் ஆங்கிலம் மற்றும் சிங்கள மொழிகளில் வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. தமிழ் விளக்கங்கள் புரிதலுக்கும் மேற்கோளுக்கும் வசதியாக மொழிபெயர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

Please verify the official PDF when completing the School Census form.

17/08/2026

August 17, 2026

University of Jaffna MPhil & PhD Admission 2026 – Application, Eligibility & Fees

University of Jaffna MPhil and PhD Admission 2026


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🎓 UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) &
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Admission for Postgraduate Research Programme

📚 Admission – 2026
⏰ Application Closing Date
31 December 2026

Applications are invited from qualified persons for enrolment to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research programmes offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna.

Applications are accepted in a wide range of approved research disciplines covering Agriculture, Arts, Engineering, Environmental Science, Management, Medical and Science fields.

🎓
PROGRAMMES
MPhil & PhD
DURATION
MPhil: 2 / 3 Years
PhD: 3 / 4 Years
🌐
MEDIUM
Tamil / English
💰
APPLICATION FEE
Rs. 3,500/-
⏳ Programme Duration

🏫 Full-Time

MPhil: 02 Years
PhD: 03 Years

💼 Part-Time

MPhil: 03 Years
PhD: 04 Years
📚 Approved Fields of Study

🌱 Agriculture Related Fields

Agricultural Biology, Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Food Science, Plant Protection, Soil Science and Water Management.

🎨 Arts Related Fields

Archaeology, Anthropology, Christian Civilization, Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts, Economics, English Language Teaching, Art History, Geography, Hindu Civilization, Hindu Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Political Science, Saiva Siddhanta, Sanskrit, Sociology and Tamil.

⚙️ Engineering Related Fields

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

🌍 Environmental Related Field

Environmental Science.

📊 Management Related Fields

Accounting, Business Technology Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology for Management and Marketing.

🧬 Medical Related Fields

Medical Parasitology, Medical Microbiology, Nursing and Pharmacy.

🔬 Science Related Fields

Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fisheries Science, Information Communication Technology, Material Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Zoology and Physical Education.

🎓 Eligibility Requirements
📌 The following is a convenient summary of the University's SLQF-based eligibility criteria. Applicants should read the official Eligibility Requirements PDF before applying.

🎓 MPhil

A candidate should possess one of the recognised qualifications, including:

  1. A Bachelor's Honours Degree with at least 30 credits in the relevant field of research.
  2. A Bachelor's Honours Degree with at least 30 credits in a related field, together with successful completion of a qualifying examination.
  3. A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 0–4 scale, together with the prescribed qualifying requirements.
  4. A relevant Postgraduate Certificate or higher qualification such as a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree.
  5. Certain recognised National Vocational Qualifications may also be considered subject to the University's prescribed academic and qualifying requirements.

🎓 PhD

A candidate should possess one of the recognised qualifications, including:

  1. A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the relevant field of research.
  2. A Master's Degree in the relevant field containing the required research component.
  3. A Bachelor's Honours Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 0–4 scale, subject to requirements determined by the Senate.
  4. An eligible MPhil candidate may be upgraded to PhD after the prescribed period where research competency is considered to be of exceptional merit.
  5. Other recognised routes may apply subject to qualifying examinations and approval by the University of Jaffna.
💰 Programme Fee Structure
MPhil
Social Science / Management
Rs. 390,000/-
Includes Rs. 8,000/- refundable Library Deposit
MPhil
Pure / Applied Science
Rs. 450,000/-
Includes Rs. 18,000/- refundable Library & Lab Deposits
PhD
Social Science / Management
Rs. 655,000/-
Includes Rs. 8,000/- refundable Library Deposit
PhD
Pure / Applied Science
Rs. 740,000/-
Includes Rs. 18,000/- refundable Library & Lab Deposits
💡 Fees may be paid in instalments: MPhil – 3 Instalments | PhD – 4 Instalments
📝 Application Fee

💰 Rs. 3,500/- per Application

The prescribed application fee is Rs. 3,500/-. Proof of payment / the payment receipt should be submitted together with the completed application.

💳 Payment Methods

🏦 Local Candidates

Payment may be made at a People's Bank branch using the usual deposit slip.

MPhil
Reference:
42675036 – 23701477
Amount: Rs. 3,500/-
PhD
Reference:
42675036 – 23601487
Amount: Rs. 3,500/-

🌐 Foreign Candidates

Bank: People's Bank, Sri Lanka
Branch Code: 162
SWIFT: PSBKLKLX
Account Name: University of Jaffna
Account No: 162100310000891

💻 Online Payment

Applicants may also use the official University of Jaffna online payment system.

💳 MAKE ONLINE PAYMENT

📌 Keep proof of online payment and attach it to the application.

📘 Research Proposal Preparation

📚 Social Science Disciplines

  1. Introduction – max. 250 words
  2. Hypothesis – max. 50 words
  3. Justification – max. 250 words
  4. Literature Review – max. 600 words
  5. Objectives – max. 200 words
  6. Methodology – max. 300 words
  7. Data to be Gathered – 100–300 words
  8. Analysis – max. 150 words
  9. Benefits of Research – 150–200 words
  10. Ethical Consideration – where applicable
  11. Selected References – 5–8
  12. Gantt Chart

🔬 Science Disciplines

  1. Introduction – max. 250 words
  2. Background Information – max. 400 words
  3. Objectives – max. 200 words
  4. Methodology – max. 300 words
  5. Expected Outcomes / Benefits – 150–200 words
  6. Ethical Consideration – where applicable
  7. Selected References – 5–8
  8. Gantt Chart
📋 How to Apply
  1. Download or obtain the prescribed MPhil / PhD Application Form.
  2. Check the official Eligibility Requirements before completing the application.
  3. Prepare your research proposal according to the University's prescribed guidelines.
  4. Pay the Rs. 3,500/- application fee using an accepted payment method.
  5. Attach the payment receipt / proof of payment to the completed application.
  6. Complete all required sections of the application clearly and accurately.
  7. Complete the required Referee Report documentation where applicable.
  8. Submit the completed application by registered post or by hand during office hours.
  9. Write “Application for MPhil / PhD – 2026” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
⚠️ Important Information
  • Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered.
  • Selection depends on the availability of a suitable supervisor in the relevant research field or discipline.
  • Selection may also depend on the availability of required laboratory facilities.
  • Applications received after 31 December 2026 will not be entertained.
  • Applicants are advised to read the official advertisement, eligibility criteria and application instructions before submission.
📑 Application & Important Downloads
📢 MPhil & PhD Advertisement / Instructions
Official programme advertisement
📝 Application Form – 2026
Download in PDF or Microsoft Word format
📝 DOCX
🎓 Eligibility Requirements
MPhil & PhD minimum eligibility criteria
💳 Guidance for Payment
Official payment instructions
📘 Research Proposal Guidelines
Guidelines for preparation of the research proposal
👤 Referee Report Form
Referee Report Form for MPhil & PhD
📝 DOCX
💻 University Online Payment Portal
Official University of Jaffna payment facility
🌐 Faculty of Graduate Studies
Official Faculty website
🏛️ University of Jaffna
Official University website

📝 Ready to Apply?

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Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Jaffna
Thirunelvely, Jaffna
Sri Lanka

📞 021 222 3608

📧 fgs@univ.jfn.ac.lk

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🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

යාපනය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය – MPhil / PhD පර්යේෂණ උපාධි සඳහා අයදුම්පත් 2026

යාපනය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ පශ්චාත් උපාධි අධ්‍යයන පීඨය මඟින් 2026 වර්ෂය සඳහා Master of Philosophy (MPhil) සහ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) පර්යේෂණ වැඩසටහන් සඳහා සුදුසුකම් ලත් අයගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවනු ලැබේ.

🌐 මාධ්‍යය: දෙමළ / ඉංග්‍රීසි
💰 අයදුම්පත් ගාස්තුව: රු. 3,500/-
⏰ අවසන් දිනය: 31.12.2026

අයදුම් කිරීමට පෙර නිල දැන්වීම, සුදුසුකම්, ගෙවීම් උපදෙස් සහ පර්යේෂණ යෝජනා මාර්ගෝපදේශය කියවන්න.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் – MPhil / PhD ஆய்வுப் பட்டப்படிப்பு அனுமதி 2026

யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் பட்டப்பின் படிப்புகள் பீடத்தினால் Master of Philosophy (MPhil) மற்றும் Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ஆய்வுப் பட்டப்படிப்புகளுக்காக தகுதியானவர்களிடமிருந்து விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன.

🌐 கற்பித்தல் மொழி: தமிழ் / ஆங்கிலம்
💰 விண்ணப்பக் கட்டணம்: ரூ. 3,500/-
⏰ விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி: 31.12.2026

விண்ணப்பிப்பதற்கு முன்னர் உத்தியோகபூர்வ அறிவித்தல், தகைமைகள், கட்டண வழிகாட்டல் மற்றும் ஆய்வு முன்மொழிவு தயாரிப்பு வழிகாட்டல்களை முழுமையாக வாசிக்கவும்.

⚠️ Important: Applicants should always refer to the official University of Jaffna documents linked above for final eligibility, payment and application requirements.
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