Requirement of Writers for Writing Learning Materials – 2026

The Department of Educational Publications invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals to contribute as writers for developing school learning materials.

Selected writers will be involved in preparing curriculum-based learning materials for schools across Sri Lanka.

🎯 Eligible Applicants

• University Lecturers
• Education Administrative Service Officers
• Subject Specialists / Professionals (Doctors, Engineers, etc.)
• Teacher Educators
• Teacher In-Service Advisors
• Graduate Teachers (5+ years experience + PGDE)
• Trained/NCOE Teachers (8+ years experience)
• Award-winning writers with subject expertise

📚 Subject Areas

1. Mother Tongue and Literature – Sinhala
2. Mother Tongue and Literature – Tamil
3. English Language
4. Second National Language – Sinhala
5. Second National Language – Tamil
6. Mathematics (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
7. Science (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
8. Health and Physical Education (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
9. Information and Communication Technology (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
10. Technology for Life (Sinhala / Tamil)
11. Geography (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
12. History (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
13. Civic Education (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
14. Religion and Value Education – Buddhism (Sinhala)
15. Religion and Value Education – Hinduism (Tamil)
16. Religion and Value Education – Islam (Sinhala / Tamil)
17. Religion and Value Education – Christianity (Sinhala / Tamil)
18. Religion and Value Education – Catholicism (Sinhala / Tamil)
19. Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
20. Aesthetic Education – Oriental Music (Sinhala)
21. Aesthetic Education – Western Music (English)
22. Aesthetic Education – Carnatic Music (Tamil)
23. Aesthetic Education – Dancing (Sinhala)
24. Aesthetic Education – Dancing (Bharatha Natyam – Tamil)
25. Aesthetic Education – Art (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
26. Aesthetic Education – Drama and Theatre (Sinhala)
27. Aesthetic Education – Drama and Theatre (Tamil)
28. Aesthetic Education – Drama and Theatre (English)
29. Global Studies (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
30. Career Readiness (Sinhala / Tamil / English)

📝 How to Apply – Submit the completed application form via:

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 📮 By Post to:
  Commissioner General of Educational Publications
  Department of Educational Publications
  Isurupaya, Battaramulla

📌 Please ensure that “Recruitment of Writers” and the subject applied for are clearly written on the top left corner of the envelope when submitting applications by post.

📅 Closing Date – 31 May 2026

This is a great opportunity for educators and professionals to contribute to national education development.