The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has officially announced the rescheduled date for the Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals' Service (SLPS) – 2025 (2026). According to a Special Notice issued by the Commissioner General of Examinations, the examination will now be held on 7th June 2026.

The examination had been postponed previously, causing uncertainty among thousands of candidates who had already applied. The official notice, dated 30th April 2026, provides clarity on the new schedule and offers assurance regarding admission cards.

📄 Official Special Notice

It is hereby notified that the above examination has been re-scheduled for 7th June 2026. A new admission card will be issued to all eligible candidates in due course.

A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage Commissioner General of Examinations Institutional Examinations Organization Branch, Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka  |  30th April 2026

All candidates who previously registered for this examination are advised to note the updated date. The Department has confirmed that new admission cards will be issued to all eligible candidates. Applicants do not need to re-apply or take any immediate action at this stage.

⚠️ Candidate Advisory New admission cards will be dispatched to eligible candidates in due course. Candidates are advised to monitor the official Department of Examinations website and their registered contact details for further updates. Do not use your old/previous admission card for this examination.

The Sri Lanka Principals' Service Grade III examination is a competitive assessment conducted to recruit qualified principals to government schools across the country. It is administered under the purview of the Ministry of Education and managed by the Department of Examinations.