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17/05/2026

SSW May 17, 2026

SSW Skill Test in Sri Lanka 2026 June – Japan Job Opportunity

Special Announcement

A great opportunity to fulfill your dream of working in Japan!

Japan SSW Skill Test in Sri Lanka – June 2026

Skill tests for Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) are conducted in Sri Lanka by the Japanese Government. The skill test is scheduled to be held at the Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), No. 32C, Dr. Lester James Peiris Mawatha, Dickmans Road, Colombo 05.

Available Test Categories

Japanese Foundation Test

Nursing Care

Food Service Industry

Agriculture

Construction

Accommodation Industry

Test Dates – June 2026

1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30

Important Instructions Before Applying

1. Prepare an email address before applying.

2. Prepare a Prometric ID by visiting the official Prometric website.

3. Exam fees can be paid by Visa Card only. Payment can also be made using someone else’s Visa Card.

4. After registration, exam centre details and address will be sent to your email.

Click Below for More Details

Prometric SSW Test Details SLBFE Official Website

සිංහල සාරාංශය

ජපානයේ රැකියාවක් සඳහා SSW කුසලතා පරීක්ෂණ 2026 ජුනි මාසයේදී ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ පැවැත්වේ. Nursing Care, Food Service, Agriculture, Construction, Accommodation සහ Japanese Foundation Test සඳහා අයදුම් කළ හැක.

தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

ஜப்பானில் வேலை செய்ய விரும்புவோருக்கான SSW திறன் பரீட்சைகள் 2026 ஜூன் மாதத்தில் இலங்கையில் நடைபெறவுள்ளன. Nursing Care, Food Service, Agriculture, Construction, Accommodation மற்றும் Japanese Foundation Test ஆகிய பிரிவுகள் உள்ளன.

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15/05/2026

Sri Lanka May 15, 2026

FIRST Efficiency Bar Examination Results 2025 (2026) for Sports Trainers – Ministry of Education Released

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has officially released the results of the FIRST EFFICIENCY BAR EXAMINATION FOR THE SPORTS TRAINERS OF GRADE III MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - NON-TECHNICAL SERVICE (SEGMENT 2) – 2025 (2026). Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download the official results register through the link given below.

FIRST EFFICIENCY BAR EXAMINATION RESULTS 2025 (2026)

FOR THE SPORTS TRAINERS OF GRADE III MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - NON-TECHNICAL SERVICE (SEGMENT 2)
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

ක්‍රීඩා පුහුණුකරුවන් සඳහා පළමු කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාග ප්‍රතිඵල – 2025 (2026)

விளையாட்டு பயிற்றுவிப்பாளர்களுக்கான முதல் திறன் தடைதாண்டல் பரீட்சை பெறுபேறுகள் – 2025 (2026)

The Ministry of Education has officially released the results sheet for the FIRST EFFICIENCY BAR EXAMINATION FOR THE SPORTS TRAINERS OF GRADE III MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - NON-TECHNICAL SERVICE (SEGMENT 2) conducted for the year 2025 (2026).

Candidates can now check their examination results through the official PDF results register provided below.

📄 Click Here for Results Register

Important Notice:
Please verify your Index Number and Name carefully in the official results sheet. If there are any issues regarding the results, kindly contact the Ministry of Education through official channels.

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13/05/2026

Sri Lanka May 13, 2026

Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test 2026 – Online Application, Circulars & Full Details

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Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test 2026

රාජ්‍ය නිලධාරීන් සඳහා රාජ්‍ය භාෂා ප්‍රවීණතා වාචික පරීක්ෂණය 2026
அரச கரும மொழிகள் தேர்ச்சி வாய்மொழி பரீட்சை 2026

📌 What is Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test?

The Department of Official Languages has introduced the Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test for public officers and provincial public service officers to fulfill the official language proficiency requirement.

The oral examination includes:

Listening Skills Assessment
Speaking & Reading Skills Assessment

Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks separately in each component to pass.

Applications can be submitted throughout the year via the Department of Official Languages website.

📌 Important Details

Only officers who passed Sinhala/Tamil as a second language at G.C.E O/L can apply.
Application form should be completed in English.
Oral test is conducted twice a year.
Admission card signature must be certified by the Head of Institution.
NIC / Passport / Driving License required for identity verification.
Results will be published on the Department of Official Languages website.

Examination fees:

✅ Level I – Rs. 2000
✅ Level II – Rs. 1500
✅ Level III – Rs. 1000

☎️ Contact Details

Department of Official Languages
Examination Branch

📞 0112889506
📞 0112865428

📖 Check Your Official Language Proficiency Level

Check the category and level relevant to your service classification before applying.

✅ Check Your Level - Click Here

📄 What is Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test?

📘 Public Administration Circular 18/2020 (ii)

🇱🇰 Sinhala

Download Circular

🇮🇳 Tamil

Download Circular

🌍 English

Download Circular

📗 Public Administration Circular Letter 01/2026

🇱🇰 Sinhala

Download Circular Letter

🇮🇳 Tamil

Download Circular Letter

🌍 English

Download Circular Letter

💻 Online Application

Applications for the Official Languages Proficiency Oral Test must be submitted online through the Department of Official Languages website.

📝 Apply Online Now

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05/05/2026

Teachers May 05, 2026

Difficult School Allowance Increased 2026 – Principals & Teachers Circular

Difficult School Allowance Circular 2026 for Principals and Teachers Sri Lanka

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

දුෂ්කර පාසල් දීමනාව වැඩි කිරීම 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

Very Difficult Service
ඉතා දුෂ්කර සේවය
மிகவும் கடின சேவை Rs. 4,000 Monthly

Difficult Service
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.

Click Below for the Circular & Related Details

📄 Sinhala Circular / සිංහල චක්‍රලේඛය 📄 Tamil Circular / தமிழ் சுற்றறிக்கை 📄 English Circular

🏫 School Classification List / පාසල් වර්ගීකරණ ලැයිස්තුව / பாடசாலை வகைப்பாடு பட்டியல்

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01/05/2026

University Admission May 01, 2026

A/L 2025 Schooling Period Verification System for School Principals – Online Portal

MESSAGE FOR A/L SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Schooling Period Verification System

For Candidates of G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2025

Important Notice

School principals should login to the school account and verify the schooling period details of students who applied for the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2025 from their school.

How to Verify Student Details

When certifying the university application page of a student, enter the relevant student’s index number in the search box. Then click the Edit button and enter the required information.

Principals can also update details of all students who applied for the G.C.E. (A/L) 2025 examination from the school by clicking the Edit button in each student record.

Special Note

If a student joined your school after 01.01.2023, provide details of each school and the relevant schooling period attended during the three-year period before that date.

After UGC Application Deadline

After the closing date for university admission applications for the academic year 2025/2026, principals should take a printout of the generated PDF, place the signature and official seal, and send it by registered post to:

Deputy Secretary,
University Admissions Department,
University Grants Commission,
No. 20, Ward Place,
Colombo 07.

Click Below for the Online Portal

ONLINE PORTAL

UGC Contact Details

Mr. H. D. R. Karunarathne – Deputy Secretary
Tel: +94 112685758 | Mobile: +94 716337204
Email: rasika@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. M. M. H. Fernando – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123539 | Mobile: +94 701565705
Email: hansika@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. K. V. U. Perera – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123415 | Mobile: +94 716337192
Email: vijini@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. A. A. Wickramasena – Senior Assistant Secretary
Tel: +94 112123538 | Mobile: +94 701565708
Email: amanadee@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

Ms. D. D. Kariyawasam – Senior Public Relations Officer
Tel: +94 112123481 | Mobile: +94 701298077
Email: damitha@ugc.ac.lk | Fax: +94 112691678

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26/04/2026

SSW Japan April 26, 2026

Japan SSW Skill Tests in Sri Lanka 2026 – May Test Dates Announced

Japan SSW Skill Tests Sri Lanka May 2026 Special Announcement

Japan SSW Skill Tests 2026 – May Dates Announced

ජපාන SSW නිපුණතා පරීක්ෂණ – මැයි 2026
ஜப்பான் SSW திறன் பரிசோதனை – மே 2026

A special announcement has been issued regarding Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Skill Tests conducted in Sri Lanka by the Japanese Government. The skill tests are scheduled to be held in May 2026 at the Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), Colombo 05.

Test Venue

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
No. 32C, Dr. Lester James Peiris Mawatha,
Dickmans Road, Colombo 05.

Test Categories

Japanese Foundation Test
Nursing Care
Food Service Industry
Agriculture
Construction
Accommodation Industry

May 2026 Test Dates

07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 May 2026

Instructions Before Applying

Before applying, you must prepare an email address.
To appear for the skill test, it is mandatory to prepare a Prometric ID.
Visit the Prometric website and follow the instructions.
Exam fees can be paid by Visa Card only. Payment can also be made using someone else’s Visa Card.
After registration, the Japanese Government will send the exam centre and address to your email address.

Important Links

Prometric SSW Test List SLBFE Official Website

Official Note

For more information on Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program and skill tests, visit the SSW portal at www.slbfe.lk, the official website of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.

Japan SSW Skill Tests 2026 – May Test Dates Announced

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21/04/2026

University of Colombo April 21, 2026

University of Colombo Master of Education Part Time Degree Programme Results Released 2026 | Sinhala Tamil English

The University of Colombo has officially released the exam results of the Master of Education Part Time Degree Programme. Candidates can now check the results in Sinhala Medium, Tamil Medium, and English Medium using the links given below. Click the relevant button to view your results quickly.

Master of Education Part Time Degree Programme Results Released

අර්ධකාලීන අධ්‍යාපනවේදී උපාධි පාඨමාලා විභාග ප්‍රතිඵල නිකුත් කරයි

பகுதிநேர கல்வி முதுமாணி பட்டப்படிப்பு தேர்வு முடிவுகள் வெளியீடு

University of Colombo has officially released the exam results of the Master of Education Part Time Degree Programme in Sinhala, Tamil and English Medium. Candidates can check their results using the links below.

Click Below for the Results

Sinhala Medium Results Tamil Medium Results English Medium Results

Note: Please click the relevant medium button above to view the released results.

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11/04/2026

Sri Lanka April 11, 2026

National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka – Public Comments Called Before 20 April 2026

Public notice calling for public comments on the National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka before 20 April 2026

National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka – Public Comments Invited

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has issued a public notice calling for comments, suggestions and observations on the draft National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka. The draft has been published for public review, and written comments can be submitted through the channels mentioned below on or before 20 April 2026.

National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka – Public Comments Invited

ශ්‍රී ලංකා ජාතික උරුම ප්‍රතිපත්තිය – මහජන අදහස් කැඳවයි

இலங்கையின் தேசிய பாரம்பரியக் கொள்கை – பொது கருத்துகள் கோரப்படுகின்றன

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has invited the public, professional bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to submit comments, suggestions and observations on the draft National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka.

Closing Date

20 April 2026

Issued By

Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs

Website

https://mbrc.gov.lk/index.php/en/downloads/others

Email for Comments

nhpolicysl@gmail.com

How to Submit Comments

Your comments may be sent through the following channels:

Email: nhpolicysl@gmail.com

Registered Mail:
Secretary,
Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,
4th Floor, Sethsiripaya Phase II, Battaramulla.

Hard copies available for inspection at:
National Heritage Division,
Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,
4th Floor, Sethsiripaya Phase II, Battaramulla.

Important: All e-mail submissions should clearly state “Comments on the National Heritage Policy of Sri Lanka” as the subject line or at the top left corner of the envelope.

📄 Sinhala Notice 📄 Tamil Notice 📄 English Notice ✉️ Send Comments

Please submit your written comments on or before 20 April 2026.

Further Details

Telephone: 0112186083

Fax: 0112186083

Email: sec.nhpara@gmail.com

📌 Click Below for the Notice

සිංහල Notice

Open Sinhala Notice Image

English Notice

Open English Notice Image

தமிழ் Notice

Open Tamil Notice Image

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10/04/2026

Sri Lanka April 10, 2026

Efficiency Bar Examination Results Released 2026 - SLAS, SLES, SLSS, SLARS, SLACS, SLPS

Efficiency Bar Examination Results 2026 for Sri Lanka Administrative and other services

The results of the First Efficiency Bar Examination for officers in several Sri Lanka services and the Second Efficiency Bar Examination for selected services have been released. Use the links below to check the relevant result PDF for your service.

Efficiency Bar Examination Results Released

කාර්යක්ෂමතා කඩඉම් විභාග ප්‍රතිඵල නිකුත් කරයි
தடை தாண்டல் பரீட்சை பெறுபேறுகள் வெளியிடப்பட்டுள்ளன

First Efficiency Bar Examination - 2020(II)