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30/04/2026

Sri Lanka Jobs April 30, 2026

Public Administration Circular 11/2026 – Permanent Appointments for Temporary Employees Sri Lanka

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CIRCULAR 11/2026

Permanent Appointments for Government Employees

The Ministry of Public Administration has issued Circular No. 11/2026 regarding granting permanent appointments to employees serving in temporary, casual, contract, substitute, and relief basis in public sector institutions.

📌 Key Highlights

Cabinet decision taken on 27.04.2026
Effective date: 01.09.2019
Applies to temporary, casual, contract & substitute employees
Minimum 180 days continuous service required
Must meet required qualifications
Permanent appointment only if vacancies exist

ℹ️ Important Conditions

Salary revisions without arrears
Training must be provided if needed
Probation period considered from 01.09.2019
Appointments subject to approved cadre vacancies

📊 Additional Information

Institutions must submit employee details using Annex 01 and Annex 02 formats and obtain approval from the Director General of Management Services.

📄 CLICK BELOW FOR FULL CIRCULAR

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28/04/2026

Sri Lanka Schools April 28, 2026

Circular 10/2026 – Drug-Free Schools Programme | Collective Circles Sri Lanka Education

Circular 10/2026 Drug Free Schools Collective Circles Sri Lanka Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has issued Circular No. 10/2026 introducing a powerful national programme to eliminate drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and harmful substances from all educational institutions. This initiative establishes “Collective Circles” at school, zonal, provincial, and national levels to ensure a safe, disciplined, and drug-free environment for students and staff.

📌 Circular Overview

Circular No: 10/2026
Issued By: Ministry of Education
Purpose: Establish Collective Circles to eliminate drugs, alcohol, and tobacco from educational institutions.

🎯 Main Objective

• Create a Drug-Free Education System
• Protect students from harmful substances
• Develop disciplined and responsible future citizens
• Align with national policy: “Drug-free Country with a Joyful Tomorrow”

🚫 Strict Prohibitions

The following are strictly prohibited:
• Drugs (legal & illegal)
• Alcohol & tobacco products
• Betel nut products
• Harmful energy drinks & supplements
• Narcotics & stimulants
• Promotion, sale, or use within institutions

🏫 Applicable Institutions

• All Government Schools
• Private Approved Schools
• Pirivenas & Educational Institutes
• National Colleges of Education
• Teacher Training Colleges
• Zonal & Provincial Education Offices
• NIE & Educational Departments

⚠️ Applies To Everyone

• Students & Teachers
• Parents & Alumni
• Staff & Workers
• External participants in school events
• Anyone inside school premises

🚷 Prohibition During Activities

Strictly banned during:
• Sports events & tournaments
• School trips & camps
• Exhibitions & concerts
• Events organized by old boys or external parties
• Any school-related activity (inside/outside)

🔄 Collective Circles Structure

4 Levels:
1. School Level
2. Zonal Level
3. Provincial Level
4. National Level

🏫 School Collective Circle

• Mentors (3 Teachers)
• Student Leader (Chairman)
• Student Committee (15 Members)
• Parents (2 Members)
• Alumni (2 Members)

🎓 Key Activities

• Awareness programs
• Leadership training
• Parent education sessions
• Notice boards & campaigns
• Student mentoring
• Drug prevention education

🏢 Zonal & Provincial Committees

• Zonal Director (Chair)
• Provincial Director (Chair)
• Education officers & principals
• Representatives from health & police sectors

🇱🇰 National Level Committee

• Secretary of Education (Chief Patron)
• Additional Secretary (Chair)
• Ministry officials & drug prevention authorities

⚖️ Legal Actions

• Violations must be reported immediately
• Police complaints required
• Disciplinary actions under Establishment Code
• Responsibility lies with institution heads

📊 Monitoring & Implementation

• Provincial & Zonal monitoring
• School-level execution
• National supervision by Ministry
• Continuous evaluation & reporting

📥 Click Below for the Circular

📄 Sinhala Circular 📄 Tamil Circular 📄 English Circular

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07/04/2026

Working Days April 07, 2026

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 – Wednesdays Normal Working Day from 08 April 2026

📢 Important update for all Government Offices in Sri Lanka!

The Cabinet has decided to restore Wednesdays as normal working days with immediate effect from 08 April 2026.

🚨 Previous circular issued due to fuel concerns has now been officially cancelled.

📄 Public Administration Circular 09/2026 (I)

📅 Effective from 08 April 2026 – Wednesdays are NORMAL working days

📌 Background

This circular was issued considering potential fuel supply difficulties due to the Middle East situation.

🏛 Cabinet Decision

At the Cabinet meeting held on 06.04.2026, it was decided to restore Wednesdays as normal working days for all government offices.

📅 Implementation

This decision is effective from 08 April 2026 and applies to all government institutions.

❌ Cancellation

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 dated 17.03.2026 is hereby cancelled with immediate effect.

🚨 Previous fuel-related circular is now CANCELLED

📄 Public Administration Circular 09/2026

📘 සිංහල Notice (Sinhala) 📙 தமிழ் Notice (Tamil) 📗 English Notice

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