Teachers' Salary Revision 2025 — Grade 2-II Placement & New Allowances
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Overview: What Does Circular 10/2025(I) Change?
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government issued Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025(I) on 24 April 2026, amending three key areas of the original Circular 10/2025 dated 25 March 2025.
This circular directly affects Sri Lanka Teachers' Service (Grade 2-II), apprentice medical officers, pupil nurses, paramedical trainees, technological service trainees, and Sri Lanka Customs officers.
The three amendments are:
- Annex 01 — Revised post lists for Sri Lanka Customs & Speech Therapist/Audiology Technician services (replacing Schedule I entries).
- Annex 02 — New monthly training allowances replacing Schedule VI, effective 01.04.2025 with annual increments through 2027.
- Annex 03 — Placement of Sri Lanka Teachers' Service Grade 2-II officers in the new
GE 2-2025salary scale based on qualifications.
Sri Lanka Teachers' Service — Grade 2-II Salary Placement
This is the most significant update for the teaching community. Officers appointed to Grade 2-II of the Sri Lanka Teachers' Service are now placed in the GE 2-2025 salary scale, with their initial salary step determined by their qualifications.
The salary step is assigned at the point of promotion to Grade 2-II. Qualifications must comply with the prescriptions in the Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Teachers' Service.
Salary Step Breakdown by Qualification
| # | Qualification / Pathway | Step | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Promoted from Grade 3-I to Grade 2-II | 1 | Rs. 66,880 |
| 02 | Teachers' Training + Degree / Degree + PGDE / Degree in Education (as per Service Minute) | 3 | Rs. 69,860 |
| 03 | PGDE + Postgraduate Degree in Education with Degree qualifications (as per Service Minute) | 5 | Rs. 72,840 |
Quick Visual Summary
Higher qualifications directly translate to a higher entry step in Grade 2-II. A postgraduate-qualified teacher starts Rs. 5,960 more per month than a teacher promoted without additional qualifications.
Revised Monthly Training Allowances — Effective 01.04.2025
The Schedule VI monthly training allowances have been completely replaced. The new structure provides progressive increases over three years (2025 → 2026 → 2027) for apprentice and trainee categories.
Apprentice Medical Officers
Apprentice Medical Officers
A flat-rate allowance (not year-tiered): Rs. 68,380 (2025) → Rs. 76,465 (2026) → Rs. 84,550 (2027) — an increase of Rs. 16,170 over two years.
Pupil Nurses, Paramedical & Technological Trainees
These categories follow a 3-year training structure with increments within each year and across calendar years:
| Category | Training Year | 01.04.2025 | 01.01.2026 | 01.01.2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupil Nurse | 1st Year | 41,317 | 43,274 | 45,230 |
| 2nd Year | 41,689 | 43,730 | 45,770 | |
| 3rd Year | 42,061 | 44,186 | 46,310 | |
| Professions Supplementary to Medicine & Para Medical | 1st Year | 41,317 | 43,274 | 45,230 |
| 2nd Year | 41,689 | 43,730 | 45,770 | |
| 3rd Year | 42,061 | 44,186 | 46,310 | |
| Technological Service | 1st Year | 41,317 | 43,274 | 45,230 |
| 2nd Year | 41,689 | 43,730 | 45,770 |
Sri Lanka Customs & Speech Therapist/Audiology — Revised Salary Codes
The Schedule I post lists for Sri Lanka Customs and the Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Speech Therapist / Audiology Technician) service have been updated with new salary codes under the 2025 revision.
Sri Lanka Customs
| Post | Salary Code |
|---|---|
| Chief Inspector of Customs | RS 3 – 2025 |
| Inspector of Customs (Grade I) | RS 2 – 2025 |
| Inspector of Customs (Grade II) | RS 1 – 2025 |
| Customs Guard (Special Grade, Grade I, II, III) | PL 2 – 2025 |
Speech Therapist / Audiology Technician Service
| Grade | Salary Code |
|---|---|
| Special Grade | MT 8 – 2025 |
| Supra Grade, Grade I, Grade II, Grade III | MT 6 – 2025 |
Key Takeaways & Action Steps
Confirm your initial salary step under GE 2-2025 based on your qualification category. If you hold a PGDE + Postgraduate Degree in Education, you are entitled to Step 5 (Rs. 72,840). Raise a formal query through your school principal or zonal education office if you believe your placement is incorrect.
Your institution's finance/HR division should update payroll to reflect the new monthly allowances from 01.04.2025. Arrears from April 2025 to the date of implementation may be applicable — check with your paymaster.
New salary codes (RS 1–3/PL 2/MT 6–8 series under 2025) replace the previous Schedule I codes. Ensure your salary letters and payroll records reflect the updated codes accordingly.
For any clarifications on this circular, contact the Ministry of Public Administration directly:
- 📞 Telephone: 011 2 673 330
- 📠 Fax: 011 2 692 158
- 📧 Email: ad-5-est@pubad.gov.lk
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