📅 Official Government Exam Calendar
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka — August 2026 Schedule
07
Total Exams
04
Exam Venues
Aug 2026
Exam Month
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has officially released the schedule for upcoming government examinations slated for August 2026. Candidates seeking government vacancies, professional admissions, or efficiency bar promotions can view the fully categorized table and detailed breakdown below.
🗓️ Full Examination Timetable
| No. | Name of Examination | Date(s) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination – 2026 | August 02 | Colombo |
| 02 | Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of Management Service Officers Service of the Southern Province – 2026 | August 08 | Galle Matara |
| 03 | Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of Management Service Officers’ Service of the Sabaragamuwa Province – 2026 | August 08 | Ratnapura |
| 04 | Open Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of Cooperative Development Officers in the Department of Cooperative Development – 2021 (2026) | August 16 | Colombo |
| 05 | Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Scientific Service – 2025 (2026) | Aug 21, 22, 23 | Colombo |
| 06 | Open / Limited Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Editor in the Sinhala Encyclopedia Office and the Sinhala Dictionary Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs – 2021 (2026) | Aug 29, 30 | Colombo |
| 07 | Efficiency Bar Examination for Inspectors of Customs Grade II in the Department of Sri Lanka Customs – 2021 I (2026) | Aug 29, 30 | Colombo |
🔍 Examination Descriptions & Details
🔹 Law College Entrance & Cooperative Development
The prestigious Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination kicks off on August 2nd in Colombo. Later in the month on August 16th, the deferred 2021 Cooperative Development Officers (Grade III) Open Exam will take place, serving as a vital recruitment pipeline for vacancy hunters.
🔹 Provincial Management Efficiency Bar (EB) Exams
August 8th is dedicated heavily to provincial public administration. Officers of Grade III Management Services will sit for their required career-advancement EB exams across two different provinces: the Southern Province exams are organized in Galle and Matara, while the Sabaragamuwa Province exams are confined to Ratnapura.
🔹 Specialized Technical & Cultural Department Recruitements
The final blocks of the month feature high-tier technical recruitments. From August 21-23, the Sri Lanka Scientific Service Limited Competitive Exam will find its venue in Colombo. The month closes on August 29-30 with concurrent schedules for the Assistant Editor posts within the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Customs Inspectors Grade II EB Exam.
📥 Download Official Exam Calendars
Get the official document issued by the Department of Examinations in your preferred language or reference the available image scans (download.png, download (1).png, download (2).png):
⚠️ Important Notice to Candidates
Candidates appearing for any of the above government or vacancy examinations are strictly advised to cross-verify individual admission cards with the dates listed above. Ensure you arrive at the designated test centers in Colombo, Galle, Matara, or Ratnapura well ahead of time. For any urgent modifications or schedule inquiries, please consult the official portal directly via www.doenets.lk.
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