📢 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 

📢 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.