Difficult School Allowance Increased 2026 – Principals & Teachers Circular
Ministry of Education has issued Circular No. 2006/44(i) regarding the financial incentive for principals and teachers serving in difficult and very difficult schools. According to the circular, the revised monthly allowance will be paid with effect from 01 April 2026.
Difficult School Allowance Increased 2026
கடினப் பாடசாலை கொடுப்பனவு அதிகரிப்பு 2026
Circular Details
Circular No: 2006/44 (i)
Issued By: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
Date: 04.05.2026
Subject: Providing a Financial Incentive for Principals and Teachers serving in difficult schools
Effective Date: 01 April 2026
Revised Monthly Allowance
ඉතා දුෂ්කර සේවය
மிகவும் கடின சேவை Rs. 4,000 Monthly
දුෂ්කර සේවය
கடின சேவை Rs. 3,000 Monthly
Who Can Receive This Allowance?
This allowance is for principals and teachers serving in National and Provincial Schools identified as difficult and very difficult schools, subject to Education Circular 01/2024(I) and future amendments.
Important Notice
The revised allowance should be paid from 01 April 2026. School heads, principals and teachers should read the full circular for official details.
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