📚 Sri Lanka Principals Service Second Efficiency Bar Examination 2026
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced the 2nd Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Principals Service – 2026.
The examination is intended for Officers in Grade II of the Sri Lanka Principals Service and officers appointed to Grade II of Class 2 of the Sri Lanka Principals Service on a supernumerary basis. The examination is scheduled to be held in January 2027 in Colombo.
📝 Important Examination Details
🔹 Examination: 2nd Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Principals Service – 2026
🔹 Service: Sri Lanka Principals Service
🔹 Eligible Officers: Grade II officers and relevant officers appointed to Grade II of Class 2 on a supernumerary basis
🔹 Examination Date: January 2027
🔹 Examination Centre: Colombo
🔹 Application Method: Online only
🔹 Application Opens: 28 September 2026 at 9.00 AM
🔹 Application Closing: 26 October 2026 at 9.00 PM
🔹 Examination Medium: Sinhala or Tamil
🔹 Application Language: English
🌐 How to Apply Online
Candidates can obtain the application form through the “Online Applications – Recruitment/EB Exams” section under “Our Services” on the website of the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka – www.doenets.lk.
Applications must be submitted online only.
After submitting the online application:
- 📄 Download the submitted application.
- ✍️ Complete the relevant sections of the printed application by handwriting.
- 🖊️ Have the applicant’s signature attested.
- 🏫 Submit a copy to the Head of the Institution for inclusion in the applicant’s personal file.
Applicants are responsible for any adverse consequences caused by delaying submission until the closing date.
📖 Examination Subjects and Marks
The examination consists of three subjects. Each subject has a duration of 3 hours, carries 100 marks, and requires a minimum score of 40 marks to pass.
| No. | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 🏫 School Administration and Supervision | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
| 02 | 📋 School Planning | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
| 03 | 🎓 New Trends and Practices in Education | 3 Hours | 100 | 40 |
📚 Examination Syllabus
🏫 01. School Administration and Supervision
Questions will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the role of a principal in ensuring the good governance of a school.
The syllabus includes:
- School management methods
- Preparation of timetables
- Distribution of responsibilities
- Public participation in school development
- School-based management
- School-based teacher development
- Teacher welfare
- Student-friendly school concept
- Student-centered education
📋 02. School Planning
This subject assesses the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the principal’s role as a pioneer of school development.
Key areas include:
- School management boards
- Vision and mission of a school
- School information base preparation
- Integrated planning
- Long-term and short-term plans
- Annual implementation plans
- School network and resource planning
- Contribution of the school to regional development
🎓 03. New Trends and Practices in Education
This subject covers knowledge relating to modern concepts and practices in education, including:
- New concepts of learning and teaching
- Experiential learning
- Logical thinking
- Equity in education
- Education for persons with special needs
- Non-formal education
- Adult education
- Lifelong learning
- Competency-based education
- Education for living
- Student counseling
- Career guidance
🗣️ Examination Medium
The examination will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil medium.
Candidates must select one examination medium when submitting the application. The selected examination medium cannot subsequently be changed.
📢 Examination Results
The results list containing the results of all candidates who sit for the examination will be submitted to the Secretary, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
The results will be published on the Ministry website – www.moe.gov.lk. The Commissioner General of Examinations will not issue individual result documents to candidates.
⚠️ Important Application Instructions
The online examination application must be completed in English.
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions provided for completing the application. The Department will notify the mobile phone number or email address used to access the system regarding whether the submitted application has been accepted or rejected as a valid application.
❗ Incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
Candidates should also carefully check personal information such as:
- Full name
- National Identity Card number
- Address
- Other personal details
Requests to amend such information after the results have been issued will not be considered.
🎫 Admission Cards
The Commissioner General of Examinations will issue admissions online to candidates who have submitted duly completed applications before the closing date, subject to the required qualifications.
Candidates will be informed through a web notification/SMS when admissions are issued.
If an admission is not received, candidates should contact the Institutional Examinations Organization Branch of the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka as instructed in the notification.
The candidate’s signature on the admission must be attested by the Head of the Institution or an authorized officer. Candidates must bring the admission with the attested signature to the examination hall. Candidates who fail to submit the admission will not be permitted to sit the examination.
🪪 Valid Documents for Identity Verification
Candidates must prove their identity to the satisfaction of the invigilator for each subject.
The following documents are accepted:
✅ National Identity Card
✅ Valid Passport
✅ Valid Sri Lankan Driving Licence
Candidates must also comply with the examination hall identity-verification requirements concerning their face and ears.
💰 Examination Fees
For the first attempt, no examination fee will be charged for the entire examination or any part of it.
For subsequent examinations, the fee is:
💵 One subject – Rs. 250/-
Payments must be made using one of the payment methods provided through the online system:
- 💳 Credit card
- 💳 Debit card with online payment facility
- 🏦 Bank of Ceylon Online Banking / Flex App
- 🏦 Any Bank of Ceylon branch
The examination fee must be paid in full. Applications with underpayments or overpayments will be rejected.
Payments made for the examination are not refundable or transferable to another examination.
⚠️ Important Notice to Candidates
Candidates are subject to the rules imposed by the Commissioner General of Examinations regarding the conduct of the examination. Violation of these rules may result in penalties.
The decision of the Commissioner General of Examinations regarding examination results is final.
If there is any discrepancy or inconsistency between the Sinhala, English and Tamil versions of the announcement, action will be taken according to the Sinhala version.
📅 Key Dates at a Glance
📌 Gazette Date: 25 September 2026
📌 Applications Open: 28 September 2026 – 9.00 AM
📌 Applications Close: 26 October 2026 – 9.00 PM
📌 Examination: January 2027
📌 Examination Location: Colombo
📥 Download the Official Gazette
Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official Gazette notification and application instructions before applying.
Official Gazette: 25 September 2026 – Part I, Section (IIA)
Official Websites:
🌐 Department of Examinations Sri Lanka – www.doenets.lk
🌐 Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education – www.moe.gov.lk
The information above has been prepared from the official Gazette notification dated 25 September 2026.
🔔 Don’t Miss the Deadline
Eligible officers should submit their applications before 9.00 PM on 26 October 2026 and carefully retain copies of their submitted application and payment records where applicable.
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Source – Gazette (2026.09.25)
