OFFICIAL EXAM CALENDAR 2026
Government Examination Calendar September 2026
Department of Examinations – Sri Lanka
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has released the official Examination Calendar for September 2026. The calendar includes government recruitment examinations, limited competitive examinations and Efficiency Bar examinations scheduled to be conducted during September 2026.
September 2026 Exam Calendar – Quick Details
| Issuing Authority |
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka |
| Calendar Month |
September 2026 |
| Number of Examinations |
09 Examinations |
| Exam Period |
05 September to 27 September 2026 |
| Exam Venues |
Colombo and All-Island Examination Centres |
| Available Languages |
Sinhala, Tamil and English |
Official English Examination Calendar
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September 2026 Examination Dates
| No. |
Name of Examination |
Date |
Venue |
| 01 |
First Efficiency Bar Examination for Grade III Officers of the Sri Lanka Education Administration Service – 2026 |
05 & 06 |
Colombo |
| 02 |
Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Planning Service – 2026 |
06 |
Colombo |
| 03 |
First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service – 2026 |
12 |
Colombo |
| 04 |
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Grade II – Sri Lanka Customs – 2026 |
13 |
Colombo |
| 05 |
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of the Agrarian Development Officer Post – 2026 |
20 |
All Island |
| 06 |
Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade II of the Agrarian Development Officer Post – 2026 |
27 |
Colombo |
| 07 |
First Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Serving in National and Provincial Schools – 2026 |
27 |
All Island |
| 08 |
First Efficiency Bar Examination for Pirivena Teachers, Government-Approved Private School Teachers and Assisted Special School Teachers – 2026 |
27 |
All Island |
| 09 |
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Cinnamon Development Officer Post – 2026 |
27 |
Colombo |
Important Notice for Candidates
Candidates should refer to their official admission cards for the exact examination centre, reporting time and examination instructions. Examination dates or venues may be amended by the Department of Examinations when necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the September 2026 government examinations begin?
The first examinations listed in the calendar are scheduled for 05 September 2026.
How many examinations are included in the calendar?
The September 2026 calendar contains nine government recruitment and Efficiency Bar examinations.
In which languages is the calendar available?
The official examination calendar is available in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
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