Revised Timeline for
Teacher Advisor Service
First Efficiency Bar Examination
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 32/2025 (1), announcing an amended timeframe and updated guidelines for the First Efficiency Bar Examination for officers in Class II of the Teacher Advisor Service.
| Circular No. | 32/2025 (1) — Amendment to Circular No. 32/2025 |
| Issued By | Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education |
| Signed By | Nalaka Kaluwewa — Secretary to the Ministry of Education |
| Purpose | Revised timeframe for the First Efficiency Bar Examination — Teacher Advisor Service |
| Applicable To | Officers in Class II of the Teacher Advisor Service |
| Reference | Paragraph 08, Teacher Advisor Service Minute (Extraordinary Gazette No. 2182/36) |
📝 Proposal Submission & Approval
Officers submit and receive approval for their research proposals.
📚 Dissertation Preparation & Submission
Officers prepare and submit their full research dissertations using Annexure 01 format.
🔍 Evaluation & Recommendations
Provincial Directors conduct evaluations and provide recommendations on submitted dissertations.
🔄 Return of Non-Conforming Dissertations
Dissertations not meeting criteria are returned via Annexure 02 with specific feedback.
✏️ Revision & Resubmission Window
Officers revise and resubmit their dissertations based on feedback received in Annexure 02.
✅ Re-Evaluation Period
Final re-evaluation of revised dissertations by Provincial Directors and evaluation committees.
Standardized Submissions
Applicants must submit their dissertations using the official format provided in Annexure 01.
Official Acknowledgements
Provincial Directors must issue a completed receipt (Annexure 01 – Part II), which officers are required to keep in their personal files.
Resubmission Process
If a dissertation does not conform to requirements, it is returned via Annexure 02 detailing specific feedback. The officer must submit revised work within the dedicated resubmission window (April – June 2027).
Final Reporting Deadline
Provincial Directors must send a comprehensive evaluation report (Annexure 03) to all Zonal Education Offices, with a copy to the Ministry, prior to 30 November 2027.
Annexure 01
Official dissertation submission format. Part II serves as the official receipt issued by the Provincial Director.
Annexure 02
Used to return non-conforming dissertations with detailed feedback and observations for revision.
Annexure 03
Comprehensive evaluation report sent by Provincial Directors to Zonal Education Offices and the Ministry.
Note for Officers
Zonal Directors of Education will use the final evaluation reports (Annexure 03) to verify First Efficiency Bar results when considering officers for future promotions within the Teacher Advisor Service. All other provisions of Circular No. 32/2025 remain unchanged.
