The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has officially announced the calling of applications for the First Efficiency Bar (EB) Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS) – 2026.
According to the official notification, the examination is scheduled to be held in August 2026.
Here are the critical details, deadlines, and examination structures that every eligible officer needs to know.
📅 Key Dates & Deadlines
- Online Application Opening: May 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM
- Online Application Deadline: June 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM
- Exam Month: August 2026
📝 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online. No manual applications will be accepted initially.
- Visit the official Department of Examinations website: www.doenets.lk
- Navigate to “Our Services” – “Online Applications” – “Recruitment Exams/E.B. Exams”.
- Fill out and submit the online application.
- Important Postal Requirement: After successful online submission, download and print the application. Complete the remaining handwritten sections, sign it, and obtain the necessary certification from your Head of Institution. The physical copy must be sent via Registered Post to the Department of Examinations on or before the closing date.
📊 Examination Structure & Subjects
The syllabus and provisions are aligned with the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 1928/28 dated August 21, 2015. The exam consists of three distinct papers:
| No. | Question Paper (Subject) | Duration | Total Marks | Pass Mark |
| 01 | General Administration (සාමාන්ය පරිපාලනය) | 03 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| 02 | Financial Regulations (මුදල් රෙගුලාසි) | 03 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| 03 | Education Law, Administration and Evaluation (අධ්යාපන නීතිය, පරිපාලනය හා ඇගයීම) | 03 Hours | 100 | 50 |
| Details | English (P) | Sinhala | Tamil (P) |
| Application | www.doenets.lk |
| Closing date | 19.06.2026 |
