The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has released the lists of candidates who have qualified for interviews for recruitment to Grade 3-I (a) of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2026.
New Update (2026.10.30) → Graduate Teaching Recruitment Interview Schedule Released 2026
The Department of Examinations conducted two examinations on 24 May 2026 to recruit graduates for Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in national and provincial schools across Sri Lanka.
The two examinations were:
- Limited Examination – Recruitment of Graduates in the Public Service to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2023 (2026)
- Open Examination – Recruitment of Graduates to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service – 2026
Recruitment of Graduates to Grade 3-I (a) of the Teachers’ Service – Phase 1
- Total Vacancies: 23,000
- Phase 1: 17,000 graduates will be recruited.
- Phase 2: Recruitment will continue to fill the remaining vacancies after Phase 1.
Interview Calling Letter & Schedule
- Candidates who qualify for the interviews will receive interview calling letters by post to their addresses.
- The calling letters will include the interview date, time, venue, and details of the documents to be submitted.
- Interview dates, times, and venues will also be published on the relevant official websites during the period from 15 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.
- Candidates can check the Ministry of Education website and the relevant Provincial Public Service Commission, Provincial Ministry of Education, or Provincial Chief Ministry websites for interview details.
- Interview Schedule Publishing Period: 2026.10.15 to 2026.10.30
Official Source Links & Notice
- Media Notice (Press Release) – Download
- Source Link (Web Post) – Click_Here
Instructions, Forms & Documents
- Instructions (G1) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- Instructions (G2) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- Form F1 – English | Sinhala | Tamil
Interview List
01. Western Province
- A1 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B1i (Open) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- Official Source Page – Click Here
02. Central Province
- A2 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B2(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B2(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
03. Southern Province
- A3 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B3(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B3(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
04. Northern Province
- A4 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B4(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B4(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
05. Eastern Province
- A5 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B5(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B5(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
06. North Western Province
- A6 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B6(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- Official Source Page – Click Here
07. North Central Province
- A7 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B7(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B7(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
08. Uva Province
- A8 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B8(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B8(ii) (Open Exam) – Download
- Official Source Page – Click Here
09. Sabaragamuwa Province
- A9 (Limited Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- B9(i) (Open Exam) – English | Sinhala | Tamil
- Official Source Page – Click Here
New Update (2026.10.30) → Graduate Teaching Recruitment Interview Schedule Released 2026
| Website Link | www.moe.gov.lk |
Also View – Gazette & Application for Graduate Teaching Exam (Vacancies) 2026 (Open & Limited)