2027 Annual Transfers for Non-Academic Staff Officers
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has released Circular No. 24/2026 regarding the 2027 Annual Transfers for Non-Academic Staff Officers. The transfer orders are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2027.
🌐 Quick Summary
📅 Important Timeline
Before July 31, 2026
Applications must be submitted to the Ministry before this date.
Before August 10, 2026
Transfer proposals must be submitted to the Transfer Committee.
Before September 15, 2026
Proposed transfers will be published and the appeal process will be arranged.
Before October 15, 2026
Recommendations of the Review Committee must be submitted.
Before November 30, 2026
Final transfer orders will be published online.
January 1, 2027
The 2027 annual transfer orders will come into effect.
ℹ️ Main Details
Circular No. 24/2026 provides the official instructions, eligibility conditions, submission procedure, and implementation schedule for the 2027 Annual Transfers of Non-Academic Staff Officers.
The circular applies to relevant non-academic staff officers appointed by the Ministry of Education.
👥 Staff Categories
- Development Assistants
- Management Assistants
- Library Assistants
- Laboratory Assistants
- Sports Instructors
- Security and maintenance staff
✅ Transfer Eligibility & Policy
💻 Online Application Process
Transfer applications must be submitted through the official online application form. Applications that are not submitted online will not be accepted by the Transfer Board.
Each applicant must use a separate email address. One email address must not be used for multiple applicants because it may create issues during system processing.
After completing the online application, applicants must print the application, sign it, obtain the recommendation of the Head of the Institution, and forward the physical copy to the Ministry.
📄 Submission Requirements
- Online form: Complete and submit the transfer application online.
- Printed application: Print the submitted application form.
- Institutional recommendation: Obtain the signature and recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
- Excel summary: Heads of Institutions must prepare an Excel sheet including all applications.
- Email submission: Send the Excel sheet to annualtransfer@gmail.com.
- Registered post: Send the physical applications to Isurupaya, Battaramulla before July 31, 2026.
📎 Documents & Attachments
- Circular on Annual Transfers – 2027
- Attachment 01 – Sinhala / Tamil
- Attachment 02 – Sinhala / Tamil
- Attachment 03 – Sinhala / Tamil
⚠️ Important Notice
Mutual transfer applications will not be entertained from the date of issue of the circular until January 1, 2027.
Heads of Departments and Heads of Institutions must ensure that all staff details are accurate and complete. False or incomplete information may result in strict disciplinary action.
Institutions must release transferred officers on the scheduled date without waiting for a replacement officer to report for duty.
