The Ministry of Education has issued a critical update for officers who applied for the Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2025 but have yet to receive their examination admission cards.
This notice specifically addresses candidates who completed the online application process but failed to submit the physical certified copy to the department on time.
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility for this Extension: This opportunity is strictly limited to candidates who successfully completed their online applications and paid the examination fees on or before January 2, 2026, as per the original Gazette notification (No. 2,463 dated Nov 14, 2025).
- Action Required: Candidates who meet the above criteria but did not receive an admission card must send a certified printed copy of their application.
- New Submission Deadline: The certified copy must reach the department on or before May 15, 2026.
- Mailing Address: > Commissioner General of Examinations,Institutional Examinations Organization Branch, Department of Examinations, Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
- Method of Post: Applications must be sent via Registered Post.
Important Clarifications
- No New Applications: This is not an opening for new applicants. Only those who have already registered via the online system by the January 2nd deadline are eligible to submit their printed forms now.
- Certification: The printed copy of the application must be duly certified by the Head of the Institution.
- Exam Date: The Commissioner General of Examinations will announce the official date of the examination and the issuance of admission cards in the near future.
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