This post is published as an awareness guide for teachers and eligible applicants who are planning to enter the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES). It explains how to get ready for the examination, what qualifications are required, how the selection test is conducted, and how marks are awarded at the interview and practical test. Candidates can use this guide to understand the previous Gazette structure, prepare early, improve required qualifications, and plan their path to become selected to the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service. Details are based on the previous Gazette uploaded here, so applicants must always check the latest official Gazette before applying.
Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service Exam
Grade III Recruitment
Limited Competitive Examination & Open Competitive Examination
Qualifications | Selection Test | Interview Marks Schedule
Important Notice: This article is prepared based on the previous Gazette notice. Candidates should check the latest official Gazette before applying for any new recruitment.
Introduction
The Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service Grade III recruitment is conducted for vacancies in National Colleges of Education, Teachers’ Training Colleges and Teachers’ Centers under the Ministry of Education.
Limited Competitive Examination
For eligible officers already serving in the education service.
For eligible officers already serving in the education service.
Open Competitive Examination
For applicants who fulfill the educational and professional qualifications.
For applicants who fulfill the educational and professional qualifications.
Selection Method
Written Examination, General Interview, Aptitude Testing Interview and Practical Examination.
Written Examination, General Interview, Aptitude Testing Interview and Practical Examination.
Limited Competitive Examination
Limited Exam - General Qualifications
- Should have an excellent moral character.
- Should be a confirmed officer in Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service, Sri Lanka Principals’ Service or Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service.
- The officer should belong to the Public Service or Provincial Public Service.
- Should have earned all salary increments during the immediately preceding 05 years or during the consolidated service period.
- Should not have been subject to disciplinary punishment during the relevant service period.
- No person is permitted to sit the Limited Examination for more than 03 sittings.
- All qualifications should be completed on or before the closing date of applications.
- Should be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Age limit in the previous Gazette: Not more than 45 years as at the closing date.
Limited Exam - Educational & Professional Qualifications
Basic Degree with a Class in the relevant discipline.
Basic Degree in the relevant discipline and a Postgraduate Degree related to that discipline.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a Basic Degree in the relevant discipline.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the relevant discipline.
Bachelor of Education Degree in the relevant discipline.
Postgraduate Degree in Education with a Basic Degree in the relevant discipline.
For Vocational Subject, a Postgraduate Degree in Education with a Basic Degree in any discipline was considered.
Limited Exam - Experience Requirement
The candidate should be a confirmed officer who has completed the required qualifications and has completed an active and satisfactory service period of not less than 05 years in Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service, Sri Lanka Principals’ Service or Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service.
Limited Exam - Selection Test Details
Written Examination
General Interview
Aptitude Testing Interview
Practical Examination
Written Examination Papers
Comprehension and Aptitude
Logical thinking, understanding complex paragraphs, summarizing, numerical, textual and figurative reasoning.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Logical thinking, understanding complex paragraphs, summarizing, numerical, textual and figurative reasoning.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Case Study
Cases related to teacher education and school education are given to test problem-solving ability.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Cases related to teacher education and school education are given to test problem-solving ability.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Elements of Education
Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education, Role of Teacher, Education Policies, Current Issues, Educational Planning and Management, Evaluation, Teaching Strategies, Educational Technology and Educational Research.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education, Role of Teacher, Education Policies, Current Issues, Educational Planning and Management, Evaluation, Teaching Strategies, Educational Technology and Educational Research.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Candidates who score 40% or more for each paper may be considered for the general interview according to merit and number of vacancies. However, obtaining 40% does not guarantee that the candidate will be called for interview.
Limited Exam - General Interview
- No marks are awarded for the general interview.
- The interview checks whether the candidate has fulfilled the required qualifications.
- Candidates without basic qualifications will not be called for the aptitude testing interview and practical examination.
Limited Exam - Aptitude Testing Interview Marks
Additional Educational Qualifications 20 Marks
English Language Proficiency 15 Marks
Skill in Information Communication Technology 15 Marks
Total Marks 50 Marks
Additional Educational Qualifications
- Postgraduate Degree on Education or relevant subject - 20 marks
- Postgraduate Diploma - 10 marks
- For Second Language Sinhala / Tamil subjects, relevant Sinhala / Tamil Level II or Second Language Sinhala / Tamil qualification with oral test - 05 marks
English Language Proficiency
- English as a main subject of the Degree - 15 marks
- English as a main subject at G.C.E. A/L - 10 marks
- Diploma Certificate, not less than one year - 08 marks
- Certificate Course, not less than 06 months - 04 marks
- Credit / Very Good / Distinction for English Literature at G.C.E. O/L - 03 marks
- Credit / Very Good / Distinction for English at G.C.E. O/L - 02 marks
ICT Knowledge
- Postgraduate Degree in ICT - 15 marks
- Degree in ICT - 12 marks
- ICT as a main subject for the Degree - 10 marks
- Diploma Certificate in ICT, not less than one year - 08 marks
- Certificate Course in ICT, not less than 06 months - 06 marks
- Certificate Course in ICT, 03 to 06 months - 04 marks
Limited Exam - Practical Examination Marks
Preparation of Lecture Notes 20 Marks
Presentation 30 Marks
Approach 04 Marks
Concise Presentation of Lecture Design 04 Marks
Style of Presentation 08 Marks
Subject Contents 10 Marks
Time Management 04 Marks
Total 50 Marks
Minimum marks considered for selection: 20 marks
Open Competitive Examination
Open Exam - General Qualifications
- Should have an excellent moral character.
- No person is permitted to sit the Open Examination for more than 03 sittings.
- All qualifications required for recruitment should be completed on or before the closing date of applications.
- Should be physically and mentally fit to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
- Candidate should apply in one language medium according to the subject applied for.
- The written examination and practical examination should be faced in the same language medium.
- The language medium cannot be changed later.
Open Exam - Educational & Professional Qualifications
Basic Degree with a Class in the relevant discipline.
Basic Degree in the relevant discipline and a Postgraduate Degree related to that discipline.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a Basic Degree in the relevant discipline.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the relevant discipline.
Basic Degree in the relevant discipline and a Postgraduate Degree in Education.
For Vocational Subject, a Postgraduate Degree in Education with a Basic Degree in any discipline was considered.
Important Notes
- The qualification should be obtained from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission or a UGC recognized degree awarding institute.
- The subject applied for should be one of the major subjects in the degree course.
- The subject applied for should be applicable to one third of the total subject units of the degree.
- A certificate from the Registrar of the University should be submitted at the general interview.
- If the qualification is from a foreign university, a UGC recognition certificate should be submitted at the general interview.
Open Exam - Experience Requirement
According to the previous Gazette, experience was not applicable for the Open Competitive Examination.
Open Exam - Selection Test Details
Written Examination
General Interview
Aptitude Testing Interview
Practical Examination
Written Examination Papers
Comprehension and Aptitude
Measures logical thinking, comprehension, summarizing ability and reasoning skills.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Measures logical thinking, comprehension, summarizing ability and reasoning skills.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Case Study
Tests the ability to respond to and resolve cases in teacher education and school education.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Tests the ability to respond to and resolve cases in teacher education and school education.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Elements of Education
Covers education philosophy, sociology, teacher role, education policies, planning, management, evaluation, teaching strategies, educational technology and research.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Covers education philosophy, sociology, teacher role, education policies, planning, management, evaluation, teaching strategies, educational technology and research.
Time: 2 Hours | Marks: 100 | Pass Marks: 40
Candidates who obtain 40% or more for each written paper may be called for the general interview according to merit and vacancies. This does not mean every candidate with 40% will be called.
Open Exam - General Interview
- No marks are awarded for the general interview.
- The interview is conducted to check whether the applicant has fulfilled the required qualifications.
- Only candidates who fulfill basic qualifications will be called for the aptitude testing interview and practical examination.
Open Exam - Aptitude Testing Interview Marks
Additional Educational Qualifications 20 Marks
English Language Proficiency 15 Marks
Knowledge of Information Technology 15 Marks
Total Marks 50 Marks
Additional Educational Qualifications
- Postgraduate Degree on Education or relevant subject - 20 marks
- Postgraduate Diploma - 10 marks
- For Second Language Sinhala / Tamil subjects, relevant Sinhala / Tamil Level II or Second Language Sinhala / Tamil qualification with oral test - 05 marks
English Language Proficiency
- English as a main subject of the Degree - 15 marks
- English as a main subject at G.C.E. A/L - 10 marks
- Diploma Certificate, not less than one year - 08 marks
- Certificate Course, not less than 06 months - 04 marks
- Credit / Very Good / Distinction for English Literature at G.C.E. O/L - 03 marks
- Credit / Very Good / Distinction for English at G.C.E. O/L - 02 marks
ICT Knowledge
- Postgraduate Degree in ICT - 15 marks
- Degree in ICT - 12 marks
- ICT as a main subject for the Degree - 10 marks
- Diploma Certificate in ICT, not less than one year - 08 marks
- Certificate Course in ICT, not less than 06 months - 06 marks
- Certificate Course in ICT, 03 to 06 months - 04 marks
Open Exam - Practical Examination Marks
Approach 05 Marks
Subject Contents 20 Marks
Style in the Presentation 10 Marks
Time Management 10 Marks
Summarizing 05 Marks
Total 50 Marks
Minimum marks considered for selection: 20 marks
Common Examination Conditions
- The examination is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages.
- Each question paper should be answered in one language medium.
- The language medium mentioned in the application cannot be changed later.
- Incomplete applications are rejected without notice.
- Issuing an admission card does not mean the applicant has fulfilled all qualifications.
- Identity should be proved using National Identity Card, valid Passport or valid Sri Lankan Driving License.
Reminder: This is only a guide based on the previous Gazette. For current recruitment, please refer to the latest official Gazette for updated vacancies, subjects, age limits, application method and closing date.
Full Details of SLTES Service Minute
Click below to view the complete details of the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES) Service Minute, including all amendments updated up to now.
Last Released Recruitment Gazette
Click below to view the last released recruitment Gazette for the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES) Grade III examination in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
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