The Ministry of Health has officially released the second list of selected students for the Nursing Training Programme.

This second selection list includes 285 candidates from across the island, providing another opportunity for qualified applicants to join the national nursing training programme.

📅 Marking of Choices

The marking of choices for the selected student nurses will be conducted on:

🗓 28.02.2026
📍 Colombo

List is attached Below

📢 Efficiency Bar Examination 2025 (II) 2026 – Official Notice

The Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) has released the official notice for the

Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade I, Grade II and Grade III of the Management Services Officers' Service – 2025 (II) 2026 

📅 Application Period

🟢 Opening Date: 21.02.2026 at 8.00 a.m.
🔴 Closing Date: 13.03.2026 at 12.00 midnight

⚠️ Applications can be submitted only within this period.

💻 How to Apply

✅ Applications must be submitted online only through the official SLIDA website:
🌐 www.slida.lk

Candidates can:

• Click on “Apply for Examinations” on the homepage
  OR

• Directly visit: https://examinationportal.slida.lk/

📌 Applicants must create a user account before submitting the application.
📌 The online application form must be completed in English only.

📘 Important Instructions

A detailed Instruction Guide (PDF) is available for download via the Examination Portal on the SLIDA website.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the instructions before submitting the application.

📢 Applications for Vacant Divisional Secretary Posts – 2026

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has called for applications to fill currently vacant and upcoming Divisional Secretary Grade I posts in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service 

Applications are invited from Grade I and Grade II officers of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) who were recruited before 2016 

📌 Important Details

🗓 Closing Date

📅 Applications must reach on or before 01.03.2026 

📍 Vacant Divisional Secretariats

• Ampara – Uhana

• Monaragala – Sewanagala

• Trincomalee – Padavi Sripura

• Puttalam – Kalpitiya

• Mahakumukkadawala

• Pallama

• Wanathawilluwa 

📬 Applications Should Be Sent To

📅 Notice Date: 17.02.2026 

📢 Registration of Attorneys-at-Law to Serve as Disciplinary Inquiry Officers – 2026

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has called for applications from qualified Attorneys-at-Law to be included in the Pool of Disciplinary Inquiry Officers  

This registration is carried out in accordance with Subsection 19:5 of Chapter XLVIII, Volume II of the Establishments Code of Sri Lanka 

✅ Qualifications Required

✔ Must possess more than 10 years of professional experience as an Attorney-at-Law
✔ Must be below 65 years of age
✔ Must submit a Letter of Good Standing issued by the Supreme Court 

📌 Important Notes

• Selection will be done by a committee appointed by the Secretary of the Ministry 

• The Certificate of Good Standing must be re-submitted every 5 years

• Payments for disciplinary inquiries will be determined based on Public Administration Circular 27/2025 dated 24.10.2025

🌐 How to Apply

Eligible Attorneys-at-Law should download the application form from:

🔗 www.pubad.gov.lk

🔗Application Can be Downloaded form Below Links

🔗 Application Can Be Downloaded from Below Links

Completed applications must be sent to:

Director General of Establishments
Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
Independence Square
Colombo 07 

📅 Notice Date: 20.02.2026 

📝 G.C.E (A/L) Examination 2025 (2026) – Practical Examination Schedule Released

The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has officially announced the Practical Examination schedule for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination 2025 (to be held in 2026).

Accordingly, the practical examinations for relevant subjects will be conducted on the following dates.

📅 Practical Examination Dates

🔹 For Subject Code 65

Engineering Technology (Practical Test)
🗓 From 06th March 2026
🗓 To 15th March 2026

🔹 For Subject Codes 52 – 59

• 52 – Dancing ( Indigenous)

• 53 – Dancing ( Bharatha)

• 54 – Oriental Music

• 55 – Carnatic Music 

• 56 – Western Music

• 57 – Drama & Theatre (Sinhala) 

• 58 – Drama & Theatre (Tamil) 

• 59 – Drama & Theatre (English) 

🗓 From 09th March 2026
🗓 To 16th March 2026

🎫 Admission Card – G.C.E (A/L) Examination 2025 (2026)

📌 Distribution of Admission Cards

• 🏫 School Candidates
  Admission Cards will be sent directly to the respective School Principals.

• 🏠 Private Candidates
  Admission Cards will be sent to the postal address provided in the application form.

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🌐 Online Download Facility

Candidates can also download their Admission Card online.

📅 The online portal will be available 7 days before the commencement of the examination.

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🎫 Download A/L Practical Exam Admission Card

📢 Public Administration Circular 05/2026 Issued

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Public Administration Circular 05/2026 introducing new provisions regarding the maintenance of Government Vehicles.

This circular replaces provisions in Circular 30/2016 and introduces updated procedures related to:

• Fuel consumption must be re-tested:

  • After 12 months

  • After 25,000 km

  • After major engine repairs

• Testing must be conducted by running 80 km inside and outside city limits.

• Fuel per kilometer must be calculated accurately.

When vehicles are used for duties exceeding 100 km (200 km both ways), fuel advances must be granted to authorized officers.

• Daily Running Charts must be completed properly.

• Officer’s signature must be obtained after each journey.

• Vehicle details must be recorded immediately in log books.

• Any abnormal fuel variation must be investigated immediately.

Drivers must:

• Maintain daily running charts accurately.

• Wash vehicles at least once every two days.

• Follow Form General 268 & 268a guidelines.

• Maintain Annex 01 format introduced under Circular 13/2008.

Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

All government vehicle repairs must comply with the procurement guidelines issued by the National Procurement Commission.

📄 Official Circular Download

You can download and read the full official circular below:

📌 Circualrs are atatched Below

🇱🇰 Sinhala Circular 05 / 2026 🟠 Tamil Circular 05/2026 🔵 English Circular 05/2026

This circular is issued with the concurrence of the General Treasury and must be implemented without affecting actions initiated before 01.03.2026 under Circular 30/2016.

Common Competitive Examination for Recruitment to All Island Services and Posts in the Executive Grade of the Public Service 2021 (2024) Recruitment to Grade III (Open) of the Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service – Second Phase

 The list of names of candidates who have been qualified for the general interview based on the results of the written test of the above-mentioned competitive examination, conducted by the Commissioner General of Examinations on 29.07.2023 and 15.06.2024, is hereby published. 02. The applicants whose names are mentioned in the list will be called for an interview to verify their qualifications in due course. Furthermore, I wish to emphasize that the inclusion of an applicant’s name in this list or being called for the general interview does not necessarily mean that he or she has fulfilled the qualifications required to receive an appointment in the Sri Lanka Accountants' Service.

🗓 Deadline to Submit Required Information

All shortlisted applicants are hereby informed to submit the required information via the official link on or before:

📅 06 March 2026

🔗 Submit Information Here

👉 https://forms.gle/8JnTsxm3DdFPHiyL6

🔗Interview Notice

👉 Download interview Notice

📢 School Reopening After GCE O/L Examination Vacation – 2026

Following the completion of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination, schools will reopen as per the 2026 School Calendar.

🏫 Sinhala & Tamil Schools

After the GCE O/L Examination vacation, Sinhala and Tamil medium schools will reopen on 03.03.2026.

Students and parents are kindly advised to make necessary arrangements to resume academic activities from this date.

🕌 Muslim Schools

After the GCE O/L Examination vacation and Ramazan Vacation , Muslim schools will reopen on 23.03.2026.

Students should report to school on the scheduled reopening date without delay.

Study in India Expo 2026 – Meet India’s Top Universities & Boarding Schools in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Largest Indian Education Expo will be held on 28 February – 1 March 2026 at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo (10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.).

The event is organized by AFairs and conducted concurrently with the Indian Boarding Schools Expo 2026.

25+ Top Universities & Boarding Schools Participating

Students and parents will have the opportunity to connect directly with Institute of Eminence (IoE), NAAC ‘A’ Accredited, NIRF & QS Ranked institutions offering admissions and scholarships.

Over 200+ Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs will be available across diverse academic fields.

Universities & Institutions Participating

Among the participating institutions are:

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Kattankulathur, Chennai

• SRM University – Chennai, Ramapuram & Tiruchirappalli

• SRM University AP – Andhra Pradesh

• CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru

• Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Chennai

• Galgotias University – Greater Noida

• Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Deemed to be University) – Pune

• SJES Group of Institutions – Bengaluru

• Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute – Chennai

• Yenepoya University – Mangalore & Bengaluru

• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

• Aditya University – Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

…and many more.

Programs Offered

Students can explore programs in:

• Engineering & Technology

• Medicine & Allied Health Sciences

• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

• Business & Management

• Economics & Public Policy

• Law & Liberal Arts

• Architecture & Design

• Media

• Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Benefits for Students

Visitors will benefit from:

• Direct interaction with University Admission Directors

• Detailed information on scholarships and international student benefits

• Guidance on eligibility, entrance requirements and credit transfers

• Insights into internships, placements and global career pathways

• On-the-spot academic counselling

Indian Boarding Schools Expo

Families can also interact with international boarding schools offering:

• IB

• Cambridge

• CBSE

Participating boarding schools include:

• Kodaikanal International School (IB)

• Harrow International School, Bengaluru (IB & Cambridge)

• SSVM Residential School (CBSE)

Admissions can be explored from Grade 3 to Grade 11.

Event Details