Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for applications from graduates to fill teaching vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium schools across the island.
According to Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2474/18 dated 2 February 2026, graduates who were serving in the public service as of 10 February 2023, are not over 45 years of age, and have completed their degree qualifications are eligible to apply.
Meanwhile, Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2474/19, also dated 2 February 2026, outlines eligibility for the following categories:
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Graduates not engaged in public service who were under 40 years of age as of 10 February 2023 and have completed their degree qualifications.
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Officers under 40 years of age as of 10 February 2023 who completed their degree qualifications, were appointed to public service after 10 February 2023, and are currently serving.
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Officers under 40 years of age as of 10 February 2023 who completed their degree qualifications, were in public service as of 10 February 2023 but have since resigned with formal approval.
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Officers under 40 years of age as of 10 February 2023 who are currently in public service and obtained their degree qualifications after 10 February 2023.
The Ministry noted that applicants who previously applied under Gazette Notification No. 2317 published on 27 January 2023 do not need to reapply if they are already in public service. However, those wishing to update their telephone number, National Identity Card number, or postal address may submit amendment requests to the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka and download the revised application form.
For further information, the Ministry has provided the following contact numbers (on working days from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.):
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Sinhala: 0112 784819 / 0112 785634 / Hotline 1988
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Tamil: 0112 785634
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English: 0112 785258 / 0112 784819 / 0112 787399
