Zonal Education Offices
February 28, 2026
List of Zonal Education Offices in Sri Lanka (100 Zones) + Roles & Responsibilities
List of Zonal Education Offices in Sri Lanka (100 Zones) + Roles & Responsibilities
Zonal Education Offices (Sri Lanka) – 100 Education Zones
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Education Administration Division 3.1
3.1Supervise and monitor the activities related to admission of students to schools.
3.1.2 Approve Timetables of schools
3.1.3 Performing affairs related to discipline and welfare activities of schools.
3.1.4 Supervision and monitoring affairs related to school health promotion, narcotic prevention and prevention of communicable diseases.
3.1.5 Implement school nutrition programmes and supervise canteens.
3.1.6 Functions related to disciplinary matters assigned to Zonal Education Office, carrying out preliminary investigations and providing recommendations.
3.1.7 Selecting and directing students for different grants and scholarships.
3.1.8 Organize and conduct government examinations.
3.1.9 Issuing second copies of School leaving certificates, verification of educational certificates, certification of student identity forms.
3.1.10 Make recommendations to conduct sessions in lieu of lapsed sessions.
3.1.11 Grant approval to external parties to utilize school premises and resources.
3.1.12 Coordination and monitoring of the affairs and functions of School Development Societies, and Old Student Associations.
3.1.13 Coordination of disaster management affairs.
3.1.14 Grant approval for educational trips and field trips.
3.1.15 Affairs related to issuance of school uniforms and text books, Teacher Instructional Manuals, library books, learning equipment, student season tickets.
3.1.16 Activities related to granting Grade 5 Scholarship.
3.1.17 Administrative affairs related to approved private schools and assisted schools.
3.1.18 Affairs related to land acquisition, settlement and alienation
3.1.19 Internally evaluate, report and feedback the activities of the Education Administration Division.
3.1.20 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate
3.1.2 Approve Timetables of schools
3.1.3 Performing affairs related to discipline and welfare activities of schools.
3.1.4 Supervision and monitoring affairs related to school health promotion, narcotic prevention and prevention of communicable diseases.
3.1.5 Implement school nutrition programmes and supervise canteens.
3.1.6 Functions related to disciplinary matters assigned to Zonal Education Office, carrying out preliminary investigations and providing recommendations.
3.1.7 Selecting and directing students for different grants and scholarships.
3.1.8 Organize and conduct government examinations.
3.1.9 Issuing second copies of School leaving certificates, verification of educational certificates, certification of student identity forms.
3.1.10 Make recommendations to conduct sessions in lieu of lapsed sessions.
3.1.11 Grant approval to external parties to utilize school premises and resources.
3.1.12 Coordination and monitoring of the affairs and functions of School Development Societies, and Old Student Associations.
3.1.13 Coordination of disaster management affairs.
3.1.14 Grant approval for educational trips and field trips.
3.1.15 Affairs related to issuance of school uniforms and text books, Teacher Instructional Manuals, library books, learning equipment, student season tickets.
3.1.16 Activities related to granting Grade 5 Scholarship.
3.1.17 Administrative affairs related to approved private schools and assisted schools.
3.1.18 Affairs related to land acquisition, settlement and alienation
3.1.19 Internally evaluate, report and feedback the activities of the Education Administration Division.
3.1.20 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate
Education Development Division 3.2
3.2.1 Responsible and accountable for systematic and smooth implementation of educational policies and prescribed curriculum.
3.2.2 Submit proposals to prepare annual, mid-term and five year plans related to Education Sector Development Framework and Programme.
3.2.3 Implementation of approved plans, progress review and monitoring.
3.2.4 Organize and guide co-curricular and subject related affairs of schools.
3.2.5 Introduce and implement curricular reforms.
3.2.6 Review progress of the activities of the subject directors, in Service Advisors and project officers.
3.2.7 Monitor and obtain the progress through the subject directors on the use of project grants and quality inputs provided to schools.
3.2.8 Implement subject development activities as appropriate.
3.2.9 Analyze student performance levels and taking necessary measures to improve quality of education based on findings of those analysis.
3.2.10 Organize and implement professional and capacity development programmes for teachers.
3.2.11 Guide, evaluate and monitor the education development activities of the Divisional Education Offices and other educational institutions.
3.2.12 Organize and conduct subject related competitions at zonal level.
3.2.13 Carrying out external evaluation programme of schools, calculation of School Education Quality Index (SEQI), identification of development needs and act accordingly.
3.2.14 Monitor and guide the school internal evaluation process.
3.2.15 Internally evaluate, report and feedback the activities of the Education Development Division
3.2.16 Directing and implementing educational affairs of children with special needs and non-formal education.
3.2.17 Appraise, monitor and follow up the performance of principals and teachers.
3.2.18 Implement felicitation programmes for teachers and principals.
3.2.19 Carry out educational research, design and implement project proposals based on findings of such researches.
3.2.20 Implement and monitor the development programmes related to pre-schools.
3.2.21 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
3.2.2 Submit proposals to prepare annual, mid-term and five year plans related to Education Sector Development Framework and Programme.
3.2.3 Implementation of approved plans, progress review and monitoring.
3.2.4 Organize and guide co-curricular and subject related affairs of schools.
3.2.5 Introduce and implement curricular reforms.
3.2.6 Review progress of the activities of the subject directors, in Service Advisors and project officers.
3.2.7 Monitor and obtain the progress through the subject directors on the use of project grants and quality inputs provided to schools.
3.2.8 Implement subject development activities as appropriate.
3.2.9 Analyze student performance levels and taking necessary measures to improve quality of education based on findings of those analysis.
3.2.10 Organize and implement professional and capacity development programmes for teachers.
3.2.11 Guide, evaluate and monitor the education development activities of the Divisional Education Offices and other educational institutions.
3.2.12 Organize and conduct subject related competitions at zonal level.
3.2.13 Carrying out external evaluation programme of schools, calculation of School Education Quality Index (SEQI), identification of development needs and act accordingly.
3.2.14 Monitor and guide the school internal evaluation process.
3.2.15 Internally evaluate, report and feedback the activities of the Education Development Division
3.2.16 Directing and implementing educational affairs of children with special needs and non-formal education.
3.2.17 Appraise, monitor and follow up the performance of principals and teachers.
3.2.18 Implement felicitation programmes for teachers and principals.
3.2.19 Carry out educational research, design and implement project proposals based on findings of such researches.
3.2.20 Implement and monitor the development programmes related to pre-schools.
3.2.21 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
Planning Division 3.3
3.3.1 Preparation of annual, mid-term and five year plan of the zone in relation to the Education Sector Development Framework and Programme, review and monitor progress.
3.3.2 Giving advises on preparation, planning and implementation of annual, mid-term and five year plans of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone.
3.3.3 Approve annual budget estimates of schools.
3.3.4 Presenting recommendations and suggestions to the Zonal Structural Committee.
3.3.5 Identification, calculation of physical and human resource requirements of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone and take necessary measures to fulfill the requirements.
3.3.6 Collecting, updating, organizing, analyzing and distribution of data and information relevant to Educational Management Information System (EMIS)
3.3.7 Coordination, monitoring and reporting progress of annual school census affairs.
3.3.8 Coordinating affairs related to Programme of School Improvement (PSI).
3.3..9 Providing guidelines on use of quality inputs and other grants for schools.
3.3.10 Coordination of educational researches and prepare project plans based on the findings.
3.3.11 Complete the physical requirements of schools including water, electricity and sanitary facilities.
3.3.12 Obtaining contribution of government and non government organizations for the educational development process, and planning, coordination, monitoring and progress review of projects implemented on foreign grant.
3.3.13 Prepare and submit reports required for district and regional development committees.
3.3.14 Coordination of relevant stakeholders on construction and repairs.
3.3.15 Direct and supervise relevant foreign aid projects.
3.3.16 Organize and conduct capacity development programmes for principals.
3.3.17 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Planning Division.
3.3.18 Other duties entrusted as appropriate by the Zonal Director.
3.3.2 Giving advises on preparation, planning and implementation of annual, mid-term and five year plans of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone.
3.3.3 Approve annual budget estimates of schools.
3.3.4 Presenting recommendations and suggestions to the Zonal Structural Committee.
3.3.5 Identification, calculation of physical and human resource requirements of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone and take necessary measures to fulfill the requirements.
3.3.6 Collecting, updating, organizing, analyzing and distribution of data and information relevant to Educational Management Information System (EMIS)
3.3.7 Coordination, monitoring and reporting progress of annual school census affairs.
3.3.8 Coordinating affairs related to Programme of School Improvement (PSI).
3.3..9 Providing guidelines on use of quality inputs and other grants for schools.
3.3.10 Coordination of educational researches and prepare project plans based on the findings.
3.3.11 Complete the physical requirements of schools including water, electricity and sanitary facilities.
3.3.12 Obtaining contribution of government and non government organizations for the educational development process, and planning, coordination, monitoring and progress review of projects implemented on foreign grant.
3.3.13 Prepare and submit reports required for district and regional development committees.
3.3.14 Coordination of relevant stakeholders on construction and repairs.
3.3.15 Direct and supervise relevant foreign aid projects.
3.3.16 Organize and conduct capacity development programmes for principals.
3.3.17 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Planning Division.
3.3.18 Other duties entrusted as appropriate by the Zonal Director.
Establishment and General Management Division 3.4
3.4.1 Deployment of teachers in the schools of the zone and giving recommendations to the Provincial Director on inter zonal teacher transfers.
3.4.2 Convene and conduct meetings of the teacher transfer boards and submit recommendations.
3.4.3 Give recommendations on transfers of all officers in Sri Lanka Principal Service.
3.4.4 Prepare and monitor duty lists of the officers and the staff of the Zonal Office and other related educational institutions.
3.4.5 Maintenance of personal files of teachers, principals and other staff. (salary increments, foreign leave, service extensions, retirement files, granting loan approval, giving recommendations on promotions, approving duty leave, maternity leave and special sick leave, giving annual salary increments, confirmation of service, transfers, disciplinary actions)
3.4.6 Work on staff payments, over time, daily wages, wages earned on holidays, clearing all bills and providing railway warrants.
3.4.7 Affairs related to giving relevant recommendations/approval for advanced loan and Agrahara Insurance scheme.
3.4.8 Affairs related to transfer and release of non academic staff serving within the education zone.
Recommend annual grants for the Pirivena and work related to institutional matters of the staff serving in Pirivena.
3.4.10 Giving recommendations on registration of Pirivena and submit proposals and recommendations for appointment of teachers to Pirivena.
3.4.11 Legal affairs related to court, human rights complains, providing clarifications to the questions raised by the Public Petition Committee, Parliamentary Advisory Committees, etc.
3.4.12 Affairs related to internal disciplinary control and inquiries.
3.4.13 Provide facilities for disciplinary inquiries.
3.4.14 Organize and implement staff development programmes.
3.4.15 Maintenance and development of physical resources of the office.
3.4.16 All the affairs related to provision of water, electricity and telephones to schools, divisional and zonal offices and other related institutions.
3.4.17 Affairs related to government quarters and vehicles.
3.4.18 Management of petty cash.
3.4.19 Affairs related to daily mail.
3.4.20 Affairs related to maintenance of record room.
3.4.21 Affairs related to reception counter, internal communication and implementation of institutional productivity concepts.
3.4.22 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Establishment and General Management Division.
3.4.23 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
3.4.2 Convene and conduct meetings of the teacher transfer boards and submit recommendations.
3.4.3 Give recommendations on transfers of all officers in Sri Lanka Principal Service.
3.4.4 Prepare and monitor duty lists of the officers and the staff of the Zonal Office and other related educational institutions.
3.4.5 Maintenance of personal files of teachers, principals and other staff. (salary increments, foreign leave, service extensions, retirement files, granting loan approval, giving recommendations on promotions, approving duty leave, maternity leave and special sick leave, giving annual salary increments, confirmation of service, transfers, disciplinary actions)
3.4.6 Work on staff payments, over time, daily wages, wages earned on holidays, clearing all bills and providing railway warrants.
3.4.7 Affairs related to giving relevant recommendations/approval for advanced loan and Agrahara Insurance scheme.
3.4.8 Affairs related to transfer and release of non academic staff serving within the education zone.
Recommend annual grants for the Pirivena and work related to institutional matters of the staff serving in Pirivena.
3.4.10 Giving recommendations on registration of Pirivena and submit proposals and recommendations for appointment of teachers to Pirivena.
3.4.11 Legal affairs related to court, human rights complains, providing clarifications to the questions raised by the Public Petition Committee, Parliamentary Advisory Committees, etc.
3.4.12 Affairs related to internal disciplinary control and inquiries.
3.4.13 Provide facilities for disciplinary inquiries.
3.4.14 Organize and implement staff development programmes.
3.4.15 Maintenance and development of physical resources of the office.
3.4.16 All the affairs related to provision of water, electricity and telephones to schools, divisional and zonal offices and other related institutions.
3.4.17 Affairs related to government quarters and vehicles.
3.4.18 Management of petty cash.
3.4.19 Affairs related to daily mail.
3.4.20 Affairs related to maintenance of record room.
3.4.21 Affairs related to reception counter, internal communication and implementation of institutional productivity concepts.
3.4.22 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Establishment and General Management Division.
3.4.23 Other duties assigned by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
Finance Division 3.5
3.5.1 Preparation of annual draft financial estimates and receiving financial provisions.
3.5.2 Payment of salaries of academic and non academic staff.
3.5.3 Payment of over time allowances, travelling allowances and other allowance.
3.5.4 Providing grants to private schools and Pirivena.
3.5.5 Affairs related to payment of different programmes and workshops.
3.5.6 Maintenance, control and monitoring accounts.
3.5.7 Management and control of financial resources.
3.5.8 Payment of scholarship and related affairs.
3.5.9 Payment of water, electricity, assessment tax and telephone bills.
3.5.10 Acting as per F.R. 104 (3) on damages and losses on goods, doing initial investigations and report all these damages through appropriation account.
3.5.11 Affairs related to procurement process.
3.5.12 Conducting board of survey in schools, balancing goods and giving recommendations for removal.
3.5.13 Making payments for constructions and repairs of school buildings.
3.5.14 Reporting financial progress on all payments.
3.5.15 Systematically paying and balancing the advance and loans of officers and maintenance of control accounts and related affairs.
3.5.16 Prepare and settle annual final accounts.
3.5.17 Comparing General Deposit Accounts and maintenance of control accounts.
3.5.18 Obtaining and supervision of updated accounts records of schools and educational institutions.
3.5.19 Maintain financial discipline and transparency in office and schools and implement required measures to minimize audit errors.
3.5.20 Payment of gratuity given on retirement.
3.5.21 Affairs related to maintenance of bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
3.5.22 Affairs related to stores and stock control.
3.5.23 Report irregularities and frauds on management of resources and commence disciplinary actions relevant to those.
3.3.24 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Finance Division.
3.3.25 Other duties entrusted as appropriate by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
3.5.2 Payment of salaries of academic and non academic staff.
3.5.3 Payment of over time allowances, travelling allowances and other allowance.
3.5.4 Providing grants to private schools and Pirivena.
3.5.5 Affairs related to payment of different programmes and workshops.
3.5.6 Maintenance, control and monitoring accounts.
3.5.7 Management and control of financial resources.
3.5.8 Payment of scholarship and related affairs.
3.5.9 Payment of water, electricity, assessment tax and telephone bills.
3.5.10 Acting as per F.R. 104 (3) on damages and losses on goods, doing initial investigations and report all these damages through appropriation account.
3.5.11 Affairs related to procurement process.
3.5.12 Conducting board of survey in schools, balancing goods and giving recommendations for removal.
3.5.13 Making payments for constructions and repairs of school buildings.
3.5.14 Reporting financial progress on all payments.
3.5.15 Systematically paying and balancing the advance and loans of officers and maintenance of control accounts and related affairs.
3.5.16 Prepare and settle annual final accounts.
3.5.17 Comparing General Deposit Accounts and maintenance of control accounts.
3.5.18 Obtaining and supervision of updated accounts records of schools and educational institutions.
3.5.19 Maintain financial discipline and transparency in office and schools and implement required measures to minimize audit errors.
3.5.20 Payment of gratuity given on retirement.
3.5.21 Affairs related to maintenance of bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
3.5.22 Affairs related to stores and stock control.
3.5.23 Report irregularities and frauds on management of resources and commence disciplinary actions relevant to those.
3.3.24 Internally evaluate the affairs of the Finance Division.
3.3.25 Other duties entrusted as appropriate by the Zonal Director as appropriate.
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