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Students who have completed the Diploma Programme (Open University of Sri Lanka/National College of Education) must follow Level 5 and Level 6 in the same language.

* Qualified applicants should face a selection interview to be conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka.

Application Fee - Rs. 500/=

Closing date of application 10/02/2026

Duration of study 2 years (Level 5, Level 6)

Medium Sinhala/Tamil/English medium

This Programme will be conducted in the following Regional/Study centers

Sinhala, Tamil & English Medium:

Colombo
Kandy

Sinhala medium

Matara
Anuradhapura
Kurunegala
Ratnapura
Bandarawela
Gampaha
Kaluthara
Ambalanthota
Ampara
Kegalle
Galle
Polonnaruwa
Monaragala
Badulla
Trincomalee
Mathale
Puttalam
Hatton

Tamil medium:

Jaffna
Vavuniya
Mannar
Killinochchi
Mullaitivu
Batticaloa
Ampara
Bandarawela
Badulla
Mathale
Trincomalee
Hatton
Puttalam
Kaluthara

Application fee could be paid online using a debit card/credit card payment. Payment in cash can also be made to any Regional/ Study Center of the OUSL

Select Level 5 Application

Click Below for More Details (Select Level 5 Application)

👉Online Application

👉Course Details

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30/12/2025

Vacancy December 30, 2025

Vacancies - Wayamba University

Applications are invited for filling Below Vacancies in Wayamba University.

Lecturer(Probationary)

Lecturer(Unconfirmed)

Senior Lecturer Gr. II

Senior Lecturer Gr. I

Professor

Instructor in Physical Education Gr. III

Instructor in Physical Education Gr. II

Chief Marshal

Instructor in Computer Technology

System Engineer

Closing Date - 12.01.2026

Click Below for More Details

👉 Application PDF

👉 Vacancy Details

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Vacancy December 30, 2025

Lecturer Vacancies - Open Unviersity

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer (Probationary) / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Senior Lecturer Grade II/I – The Department of Legal Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Closing Date - 05.01.2026

Click Below for further Details

👉 Further details.

👉 Download Application

👉 Commission Circular No. 721

👉 Commission Circular 08_2016_English

👉 2025_Comm Circular 7_2018 (1)

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Vacancy December 30, 2025

Vacancies - Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Applications are invited from the citizens of Sri Lanka for the Below posts at the St Joachim Estate, Ratnapura

Junior Assistant Clerk

Junior Assistant Factory Officer

Field Officer

Driver

Closing Date 15.01.2026

The posts are permanent. The selected candidates will be required to work at St. Joachim Estate, Ratnapura or any other Estates managed by the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, as per the service requirements.

Application giving full Curriculum Vitae along with the copy of Birth certificate, copies of relevant educational and other professional qualifications, service certificates and the names and addresses of two non –related referees who can assess the applicant skills and knowledge in the relevant field. Also state the post applied on the top left-hand corner of the envelope and should be sent under registered cover to reach the undersigned on or before 15th of January 2026.

Applications from officers in the State Service /Corporations / Statuary Board should be forwarded through the Head of the respective Institution. Non-conformity with this requirement will result in the application being rejected. The Director / Chief Executive Officer Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka St. Coombs, Talawakelle

Click Below for the Full Details

👉 Full Details

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Announcement December 30, 2025

Online Booking - Toursit Bungalows & Holiday Resorts

In line with further advancing the current government’s digital governance policy, an event to introduce an online reservation facility for tourist bungalows and holiday resorts under the Ministry of Public Administration was held yesterday (29) at the Ministry Auditorium. The event was held under the patronage of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne.

For Government Employee

Circuit Bungalows

Reservation is restricted only for 03 consecutive days.

Holiday Bungalows

Reservation is restricted only for 03 consecutive days.

Holiday Resorts

Government charges will be applicable to 04 rooms only.
The applicant must be personally present at the property.
The application is non-transferable and cannot be assigned to any other person under any circumstances. Only the individuals specified in the application are permitted to enter the premises.
To obtain services, applicants must produce the completed application form together with their National Identity Card/Employment Identity Card and the original payment receipt issued by the Bank or the Head Office.
The number of guests shall not exceed the maximum occupancy permitted for each room or bungalow.
Rooms and all items provided (including bed linen, sheets, towels, pillowcases, etc.) must be maintained in a clean and proper condition.
No damage may be caused to the internal or external premises of the property. In the event of any damage caused by guests, the cost of repair or replacement will be recovered from the applicant.
Guest conduct must not cause inconvenience, disturbance, or discomfort to other guests.
Holding ceremonies, parties, or any other functions at the Holiday Bungalow is strictly prohibited.
Smoking and the consumption of liquor are not permitted on the premises.
Charges for common utilities (such as electricity and blankets) must be paid directly to the Caretaker of the Holiday Bungalow/Circuit Bungalow, and a Form General 172 must be obtained as proof of payment.
Payments made for reservations are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. However, reservations may be rescheduled within three (03) months from the original reservation date.
Reservations may be cancelled for official purposes of the Ministry under unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, the applicant will be refunded the full amount paid.

Ensure you have the required documents ready before proceeding:

A soft copy of your Government Employment ID (Accepted formats: PDF, PNG, JPG).
A letter from the Head of the Organization (HOD) – You can download the format using the button below.

FORM

Non Government User

The applicant must be personally present at the property.
The application is non-transferable and cannot be assigned to any other person under any circumstances. Only the individuals specified in the application are permitted to enter the premises.
To obtain services, applicants must produce the completed application form together with their National Identity Card/Employment Identity Card and the original payment receipt issued by the Bank or the Head Office.
The number of guests shall not exceed the maximum occupancy permitted for each room or bungalow.
Rooms and all items provided (including bed linen, sheets, towels, pillowcases, etc.) must be maintained in a clean and proper condition.
No damage may be caused to the internal or external premises of the property. In the event of any damage caused by guests, the cost of repair or replacement will be recovered from the applicant.
Guest conduct must not cause inconvenience, disturbance, or discomfort to other guests.
Holding ceremonies, parties, or any other functions at the Holiday Bungalow is strictly prohibited.
Smoking and the consumption of liquor are not permitted on the premises.
Charges for common utilities (such as electricity and blankets) must be paid directly to the Caretaker of the Holiday Bungalow/Circuit Bungalow, and a Form General 172 must be obtained as proof of payment.
Payments made for reservations are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. However, reservations may be rescheduled within three (03) months from the original reservation date.
Reservations may be cancelled for official purposes of the Ministry under unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, the applicant will be refunded the full amount paid.

Click Below for the Online booking System

Online booking System

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Circular December 30, 2025

Circular - Commencement of work 2026

Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has released the circular on Commencement of Work, Year – 2026

The official ceremony to mark the commencement of duties at service stations should be held with the participation of all the public servants on Thursday, 01st January 2026, the first working day of the year 2026.

Since the entire public service must be fully committed to provide an efficient and effective service to the public with firm determination, action should be taken to conduct the following programmes on that day at all public institutions and offices at the national, provincial, district and divisional levels.

The below-mentioned programme should be adapted for this purpose.

Hoisting the National Flag and singing the National Anthem.
Observing two minutes silence to commemorate the members of the Tri - Forces and others who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the motherland.
Reading aloud the Oath/Affirmation of Public Servants (attached herewith) in any language convenient for the members of the staff being at their work places.
Delivering a short speech on the government policies and the programme introduced to overcome the present challenges and the contribution of the public servant in achieving the said objectives in order to motivate them

Click Below for the Circular

👉 IN SINHALA

👉 IN TAMIL

👉 IN ENGLISH

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Report December 30, 2025

School Census Report 2024 (2025)

Education Ministry has released the School Census Report of the Year 2024 (2025)

Schools

Total Government Schools: 10,076

- National Schools: 396
- Provincial Schools: 9,680

By Type (Functional):

1AB Schools: 1,009
1C Schools: 1,959
Type 2 Schools: 3,252
Type 3 Schools: 3,856

By Gender:

Boys’ Schools: 147
Girls’ Schools: 240
Mixed Schools: 9,689

By Medium of Instruction:

Sinhala Medium Only: 6,204
Tamil Medium Only: 2,995
Sinhala & Tamil Medium: 866
Sinhala & Bilingual: 607
Tamil & Bilingual: 196
Trilingual: 208

By Student Population Size:

1–50 students: 1,576
51–100 students: 1,655
101–200 students: 2,147
201–500 students: 2,580
501–1,000 students: 1,250
1,001–1,500 students: 378
1,501–2,000 students: 194
2,001–3,000 students: 192
3,001–4,000 students: 68
More than 4,000 students: 36

Students

Total Students: 3,816,234

Male: 1,888,620
Female: 1,927,614

By School Type:

1AB: 1,566,705
1C: 986,367
Type 2: 667,735
Type 3: 595,427

By Medium:

Sinhala Medium: 2,759,397
Tamil Medium: 922,668
Bilingual/English: 134,169

By Grade Cycle:

Primary (Gr. 1–5): 1,471,394
Junior Secondary (Gr. 6–9): 1,287,445
Senior Secondary (Gr. 10–11): 636,378
Senior Secondary A/L (Gr. 12–13): 413,443
Special Education: 7,574

Grade 1 Admissions (2024)

Total Admissions: 282,293

Male: 143,215
Female: 139,078

By Medium:

Sinhala: 203,826
Tamil: 82,309
Bilingual: 160

By School Type:

1AB: 46,699
1C: 62,183
Type 2: 56,662
Type 3: 116,749

Teaching Staff (Teachers + Principals)

Total: 238,506

Male: 55,025
Female: 183,481

Principals: 12,885
Teachers: 225,621

Male Teachers: 48,139
Female Teachers: 177,482

Teachers by School Type:

1AB: 80,901
1C: 64,682
Type 2: 58,638
Type 3: 34,285

Administrative Structure of Education by Province – 2024

Provinces & School Administration

Western Province

Education Zones: 11
Education Divisions: 38
All Government Schools: 1,339
- National Schools: 79
- Provincial Schools: 1,260

Central Province

Education Zones: 15
Education Divisions: 40
All Government Schools: 1,511
- National Schools: 56
- Provincial Schools: 1,455

Southern Province

Education Zones: 11
Education Divisions: 39
All Government Schools: 1,100
- National Schools: 70
- Provincial Schools: 1,030

Northern Province

Education Zones: 13
Education Divisions: 35
All Government Schools: 969
- National Schools: 24
- Provincial Schools: 945

Eastern Province

Education Zones: 17
Education Divisions: 48
All Government Schools: 1,128
- National Schools: 42
- Provincial Schools: 1,086

North Western Province

Education Zones: 8
Education Divisions: 31
All Government Schools: 1,241
- National Schools: 39
- Provincial Schools: 1,202

North Central Province

Education Zones: 8
Education Divisions: 30
All Government Schools: 806
- National Schools: 17
- Provincial Schools: 789

Uva Province

Education Zones: 10
Education Divisions: 23
All Government Schools: 892
- National Schools: 38
- Provincial Schools: 854

Sabaragamuwa Province

Education Zones: 7
Education Divisions: 28
All Government Schools: 1,090
- National Schools: 31
- Provincial Schools: 1,059

📊 National Totals (Sri Lanka)

Education Zones: 100
Education Divisions: 312
All Government Schools: 10,076
- National Schools: 396
- Provincial Schools: 9,680

School Census Report 2024 (2025) is attached below

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29/12/2025

Vacancy December 29, 2025

Non Academic Vacancies - Buddhist and Pali University

Applications are invited for filling below vacancies in Buddhist and Pali university of Sri Lanka.

Closing Date 02.01.2026

Audit Assistant

Management Assistant

Lab Attendant

How to Apply:

Details of qualifications and applications are attached Below.

Duly completed applications with the certified copies of the relevant certificates and experiences should be forwarded under registered post indicating the post on the top left hand corner of the envelope to reach the "Senior Assistant Registrar (Administration), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, No 37, Moragahahena Road, Pitipana Town, Homagama" on or before 02nd January 2026.

The receipt of the registered post should be affixed to the envelope.

Applications from employees in the Government Departments / Corporations / Statutory Boards / UGC and Higher Educational Institutions should be channeled through the Heads of the respective institutions.

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview. Applications which do not conform to the above mentioned requirements, incomplete, illegible or late applications will be rejected without intimation.

Click Below for More Details

👉 IN SINHALA

👉 IN ENGLISH

👉 APPLICATION

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SLTES December 29, 2025

SLTES - Open Interview Updates

ANNOUNCEMENT Open Recruitment to the Sri Lanka Teacher Educator Service Grade III 2019(2020)

Calling letters stating the dates and times of the aptitude test interview and practical test have already been forwarded to the addresses mentioned in the applications by the applicants by now according to the list of candidates who have been qualified under the General Interview for each subject for the Sri Lanka Teacher Educator Service Grade III Open Recruitment 2019(2020) published on the Ministerial website on 27.10.2025.

It is noted that you should be arrived for the Boards of Interview after being prepared all the documents as per the instructions mentioned in the calling letter on the dates and times mentioned in the calling letter. (It is mandatory to arrive on the appointed date and scheduled time.) On that date, a file containing the original copies of all the documents mentioned under Heading 3 of the calling letter and a separate file containing the certified photocopies of the said documents should also be submitted to the Board of Interview, by mentioning the Interview Number and Board Number given above.

All photocopies of the certificates/documents should be certified as true copies thereon.