The wait for the 2026 Graduate Teaching Exam results is nearing its end as script evaluations enter their final stages, paving the way for new teaching appointments across Sri Lanka by the end of the year.
Current Status of the 2026 Graduate Teaching Exam
Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, recently updated Parliament on the progression of the recruitment drive for the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS). Here is a breakdown of the current situation:
- Evaluation Phase: The review of answer scripts for Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium teaching vacancies across National and Provincial schools is actively underway.
- Next Steps: Immediately following the conclusion of the evaluation process and the release of results, qualified candidates will be called for interviews.
- Target Timeline: The government anticipates finalizing all appointments by the end of 2026.
- Official Release Date: The Department of Examinations has not yet confirmed an exact date for the results publication, advising candidates to wait for the official announcement.
Graduate Teaching Exam Results 2026 Preview
| Examination | Graduate Teaching Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Service | Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS) |
| Exam | Open / Limited Exams |
| Medium | Sinhala / Tamil / English |
| Applicants | Over 160,000 |
| View Exam Application Post | Click Here |
| Recruitment | 23,344 Teachers (15,000 Limited / 8,000 Open) |
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Results Status | Pending |
| Official Release Date | Not Officially announced |
| Next Step for Qualified Candidates | Interviews (October 2026) & Appointments (December 2026) |
Practical Guide for Applicants: How to Check Your Results
Once the evaluations are complete, candidates will be able to access their scores online. To ensure you are ready, follow these steps:
- Monitor the Official Portal: Candidates are advised to conduct routine checks of the official Department of Examinations results service.
- Access the Link: When formally released, verify your results directly at: www.results.exams.gov.lk
- Prepare for Interviews: Since the recruitment process will move straight to the interview phase after the results are published, candidates should begin organizing their relevant qualifications and documentation now.
Gazette.lk is closely monitoring the Department of Examinations for the latest official updates. Bookmark this page to stay informed as soon as the results are declared.
Exams Covered in the Upcoming Results Release
The pending results apply to the following two main competitive examinations held for graduate recruitment into the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS):
- 01. Open Competitive Exam: Competitive Examination for the Recruitment of Graduates to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS) for Sinhala, Tamil, and English Medium Teacher Vacancies in National and Provincial Schools of the Island – 2026.
- 02. Limited Competitive Exam (For Graduate Government Officers): Competitive Examination for the Recruitment of Graduates in the Public Service to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS) for Sinhala, Tamil, and English Medium Teacher Vacancies in National and Provincial Schools of the Island – 2023 (2026).
