Latest Update: The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has released the official Examination Calendar for August 2026. The calendar includes entrance examinations, efficiency bar examinations and government recruitment examinations.
August 2026 Examination Calendar – Overview
| Authority |
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka |
| Calendar Month |
August 2026 |
| Number of Examinations |
07 Examinations |
| Main Venues |
Colombo, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura |
| Available Languages |
English, Sinhala and Tamil |
Full List of Examinations
| No. |
Examination |
Date |
Venue |
| 01 |
Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination – 2026 |
02 August 2026 |
Colombo |
| 02 |
Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Management Service Officers Service of the Southern Province – 2026 |
08 August 2026 |
Galle and Matara |
| 03 |
Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of the Management Service Officers’ Service of the Sabaragamuwa Province – 2026 |
08 August 2026 |
Ratnapura |
| 04 |
Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Cooperative Development Officers in the Department of Cooperative Development – 2021 (2026) |
16 August 2026 |
Colombo |
| 05 |
Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Scientific Service – 2025 (2026) |
21, 22 and 23 August 2026 |
Colombo |
| 06 |
Open / Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Editor in the Sinhala Encyclopedia Office and Sinhala Dictionary Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs – 2021 (2026) |
29 and 30 August 2026 |
Colombo |
| 07 |
Efficiency Bar Examination for Inspectors of Customs Grade II in the Department of Sri Lanka Customs – 2021 I (2026) |
29 and 30 August 2026 |
Colombo |
Download August 2026 Examination Calendar PDF
Select your preferred language below to view or download the official examination calendar.
Important Notice: Candidates should carefully check their admission card, examination date, reporting time and examination centre. Examination schedules may be amended by the Department of Examinations when necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who released the August 2026 examination calendar?
The calendar was released by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
How many examinations are scheduled for August 2026?
Seven examinations are listed in the official August 2026 examination calendar.
Is the examination calendar available in Tamil and Sinhala?
Yes. The official calendar is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil PDF formats.
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Source: Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
