The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has officially released the Examination Calendar for May 2026, covering competitive examinations, efficiency bar examinations, and promotion examinations for various public service positions across the island.
This schedule is essential for government officers, graduates, and job applicants preparing for upcoming examinations in May 2026.
📅 Examination Schedule – May 2026
1. Limited Competitive Examination – Registrar Service (Class II)
Date: 09 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
2. Efficiency Bar Examination – Management Service Officers (Grade II – Southern Province)
Date: 10 May 2026
Venues: Galle, Matara
3. Efficiency Bar Examination – Management Service Officers (Grade II – Eastern Province)
Date: 10 May 2026
Venue: Trincomalee
4. Efficiency Bar Examination – Management Service Officers (Grade II – Sabaragamuwa Province)
Date: 10 May 2026
Venue: Ratnapura
5. Efficiency Bar Examination – Sri Lanka Grama Niladhari Service (Grade II)
Date: 10 May 2026
Venues: Main Towns
6. Efficiency Bar Examination – Sri Lanka Grama Niladhari Service (Grade III)
Date: 10 May 2026
Venues: Main Towns
7. Written Competitive Examination – Promotion to Class II Jailer / Rehabilitation Officer
Date: 16 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
8. Second Efficiency Bar Examination – Sri Lanka Technical Education Service (Grade II)
Date: 16 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
9. Open Competitive Examination – Sri Lanka ICT Service (Class 3 Grade III)
Date: 17 May 2026
Venues: Main Towns
10. Open Competitive Examination – Technical Officer Grade III (Finance Commission)
Date: 17 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
11. Open Competitive Examination – Combined Drivers’ Service (Grade III)
Date: 17 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
12. Limited Competitive Examination – Agriculture Instructor / Research Assistant / Soil Surveyor (Grade III)
Date: 23 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
13. Efficiency Bar Examination – Management Service Officers (Grade III – Eastern Province)
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Trincomalee
14. Competitive Examination – Recruitment of Graduates to Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (2023 – 2026)
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Islandwide
15. Competitive Examination – Recruitment of Graduates to Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (2026)
Date: 24 May 2026
Venue: Islandwide
16. Efficiency Bar Examination – Printing Service (Class III Grade I)
Date: 31 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
17. Second Efficiency Bar Examination – Sri Lanka Surveyors’ Service (Grade II)
Date: 31 May 2026
Venue: Colombo
🏛️ Issued By
Commissioner General of Examinations
Sri Lanka
🔍 Why This Examination Calendar Is Important
- Helps candidates plan study schedules effectively
- Avoids date conflicts between examinations
- Essential for public sector promotions and recruitment
- Covers islandwide competitive and efficiency bar exams
Sinhala Edition Preview
Tamil Edition Preview
English Edition Preview