⚠️ Important Notice: This is not an opening for new applications. Only candidates who registered online by 2 January 2026 are eligible.
📋 Exam: Limited Competitive Examination – Sri Lanka Principals’ Service Grade III (2025)
🏛️ Issuing Authority: Ministry of Education / Department of Examinations
📅 Application Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
📬 Submission Method: Registered Post only
📍 Send To: Commissioner General of Examinations, Institutional Examinations Branch, Department of Examinations, Pelawatta, Battaramulla
🌐 Official Website: doenets.lk/exam
The Ministry of Education has issued an urgent notice for officers who submitted online applications for the Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2025 but have not yet received their examination admission cards. This situation applies specifically to candidates who completed the online registration process but failed to submit the required physical certified copy to the department within the original deadline.
Who Is Eligible for This Extension?
This extension is available exclusively to candidates who:
- Completed their online application and paid the examination fees on or before 2 January 2026
- Are registered under the original Gazette notification No. 2,463 dated 14 November 2025
- Have not yet received an admission card
Key Instructions for Candidates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Action Required | Send a certified printed copy of your online application |
| New Deadline | On or before 15 May 2026 |
| Method of Submission | Registered Post only |
| Certification Required By | Head of Institution (School Principal) |
| Send To | Commissioner General of Examinations, Institutional Examinations Branch, Dept. of Examinations, Pelawatta, Battaramulla |
Important Clarifications
- No new applications accepted — this opportunity is only for those already registered via the online system by the January 2nd deadline
- The printed application copy must be duly certified by the Head of the Institution
- The official examination date and admission card issuance will be announced by the Commissioner General in due course
🌐 Official Source: Department of Examinations – doenets.lk