Sri Lanka Teachers Service 2nd EB Exam 2026

Online Application, Syllabus and Gazette Details

Examination Details

Who Can Apply?

This examination is applicable only to eligible officers serving in the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service and Provincial Public Service Teachers’ Service.

• Teachers promoted to Class 2 Grade II who are required to complete the Second Efficiency Bar Examination.
• Eligible officers must complete the examination before completing four years from the date of promotion to Class 2 Grade II.
• Teachers directly recruited to Class 2 Grade II based on the Bachelor of Education qualification specified in the Teachers’ Service Minute are excluded from the relevant requirement stated in the Gazette.
• Certain officers promoted to Class 2 Grade I on the condition of completing the Second Efficiency Bar requirement before their next promotion may also apply.

Examination Structure

Second EB Examination Syllabus

The examination questions will be based on the self-study modules published on the official e-Thaksalawa website.

1. Leadership Development and Management
2. Effective Techniques for Preparing Activity Plans
3. Classroom Management and Inclusive Education

Examination Medium

The examination will be conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Applicants must answer all examination papers in the same selected language medium. The selected medium cannot be changed after the application is submitted.

Examination Centres

Examination centres are proposed in the following 25 cities:

The Department of Examinations may assign applicants to their second preferred city or another nearby centre when there are insufficient applicants in a selected city. If necessary, the examination may be conducted only in Colombo.

How to Apply

1. Read the complete official Gazette notification.
2. Download and read the online application instructions.
3. Visit the Department of Examinations online application portal.
4. Complete the online application in English.
5. Submit the application before the closing date.
6. Download and print two copies of the submitted application.
7. Complete the relevant sections by hand and certify the applicant’s signature.
8. Keep one copy in the personal file with the certification of the Zonal Director of Education and retain the other copy for future submission.

Important Instructions

• The online application must be completed only in English.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected without prior notice.
• The applicant’s signature on the admission card must be certified by the Zonal Director of Education or an authorised officer.
• Admission cards will be issued online to applicants who submit properly completed applications.
• Issuing an admission card does not confirm that the applicant has fulfilled the relevant Efficiency Bar requirements.
• Official duty leave may be granted to sit the examination, but travelling expenses will not be paid.