The University of Peradeniya has invited applications for several non-academic vacancies including Mason, Carpenter, Fitter, Mechanic, Electrician, Tractor Operator and Works Aide posts. Interested applicants are requested to submit applications before the closing date. Check the full vacancy details and download the application below.

The Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) has invited applications for NVQ Level 04 technical courses conducted at the Borella Regional Centre for the year 2026. These government-supported vocational training programmes are offered free of charge and selected trainees will receive a training allowance according to government policy. Applications are accepted until 25 May 2026.

The Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka has delivered a landmark judgment affirming that examination candidates have the legal right to access and inspect their evaluated answer scripts under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The ruling was delivered while dismissing a revision application filed by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) against an earlier order issued by the RTI Commission. This decision is expected to strengthen transparency and accountability within the Sri Lankan examination and higher education system.

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer (On Contract) attached to the Department of Nursing – Batticaloa Regional Centre. Qualified Nursing graduates can attend the Walk-In Interview scheduled on 19 May 2026 at OUSL Nawala. Full qualifications, salary details and interview information are given below.

 

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has announced a Walk-in Interview for the recruitment of a Lecturer (on Contract) attached to the Department of Plant Sciences at the Kandy Regional Center. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with degrees related to Plant Sciences / Botany. Interested applicants are required to attend the interview with all relevant documents on 26th May 2026.

It appears that the Ministry of Public Administration website may have been hacked or is currently experiencing a security-related issue.

URL- https://pubad.gov.lk/

A government website is currently displaying an unauthorized page containing messages from an individual/group claiming to be a “Grey Hat Security Researcher.” This may indicate that the website has been compromised, defaced, or is experiencing a serious cybersecurity incident.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a special notice regarding the Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2025. Applicants who completed the online application and paid the examination fee before the deadline, but failed to send the certified printed copy to the Department of Examinations, are given another opportunity to submit their applications before 15 May 2026.

The Department of Examinations – Sri Lanka has officially released important announcements regarding Admission Cards for several competitive and Efficiency Bar examinations scheduled in May 2026. Candidates are advised to check the relevant notices and download their admission cards immediately through the Department of Examinations website. Details are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English languages.

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has announced the Spot Registration process for the Bachelor of Science General/Hons Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year. Students interested in Biological and Physical Sciences can complete their registration from 11th to 16th May 2026 at the nearest OUSL Regional Centre. Limited registration dates are available, so applicants are advised to complete the process early.

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has officially called applications for Payment Basis Degree Programmes – Day Scholars 2026/2027 (Full Time). More than 40 degree programmes are available under multiple faculties including Medicine, Engineering, Computing, Law, Allied Health Sciences, Management, Technology, Architecture and more. Applications are open for suitably qualified Sri Lankan candidates. Check the full course list, eligibility requirements, application fees, and important details below.

The Department of Examinations has announced that the Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Class 3 Grade III of the Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Service – 2025 (2026) will be held on 17 May 2026 in main towns islandwide. Candidates who applied for the examination can now download their admission cards online through the official portal of the Department of Examinations.