The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, has released the official G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2026 Timetable.
According to the official examination schedule, the G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 will be conducted from 08 December 2026 to 17 December 2026.
Students sitting for the examination are advised to carefully check the subject-wise examination dates, times, and instructions before the examination begins.
G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 – Examination Dates
The examination will be conducted over several days covering Religion, Language, Mathematics, Science, Aesthetic, Category 01 and Category 03 subjects.
| Date | Day | Subject / Category |
|---|---|---|
| 08 December 2026 | Tuesday | Religion Subjects |
| 09 December 2026 | Wednesday | Mother Tongue – Sinhala / Tamil Language & Literature |
| 10 December 2026 | Thursday | History |
| 11 December 2026 | Friday | English Language |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Aesthetic Subjects |
| 14 December 2026 | Monday | Mathematics |
| 15 December 2026 | Tuesday | Category 03 Subjects |
| 16 December 2026 | Wednesday | Science |
| 17 December 2026 | Thursday | Category 01 Subjects |
08 December 2026 – Religion Subjects
The examination will commence with Religion subjects, including:
- Buddhism
- Saivanery
- Catholicism
- Christianity
- Islam
Both Paper I and Paper II examinations will be conducted according to the official timetable.
09 December 2026 – Mother Tongue
The Mother Tongue examination will cover:
- Sinhala Language & Literature
- Tamil Language & Literature
The relevant Papers I, II and III will be conducted according to the timetable.
10 December 2026 – History
The History examination will be held on 10 December 2026, covering Papers I and II.
11 December 2026 – English Language
The G.C.E. O/L English Language examination will be conducted on 11 December 2026, with Papers I and II.
12 December 2026 – Aesthetic Subjects
The timetable includes the following Aesthetic subjects:
- Music
- Dancing
- Art
- Appreciation of Literary Texts
- Drama and Theatre
14 December 2026 – Mathematics
The Mathematics examination will be held on 14 December 2026, covering Papers I and II.
15 December 2026 – Category 03 Subjects
The Category 03 examinations include subjects such as:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Agriculture and Food Technology
- Health and Physical Education
- Communication and Media Studies
- Home Economics
- Technical subjects
Students should refer to the official timetable for the exact subject-wise examination times.
16 December 2026 – Science
The Science examination will be held on 16 December 2026, covering Papers I and II.
17 December 2026 – Category 01 Subjects
The final day of the examination will cover Category 01 subjects, including subjects such as:
- Business & Accounting Studies
- Geography
- Civic Education
- Foreign Languages
- Other subjects listed under the relevant category
Students should check the official timetable carefully to identify the date and time of their particular subject.
Important Instructions for O/L Examination Candidates
Candidates should pay close attention to the examination regulations and instructions issued by the Department of Examinations.
Calculators and Correcting Fluid
The use of calculators and correcting fluid is prohibited during the examination.
Candidates should ensure that they bring only the permitted stationery and materials required for the examination.
Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices
Bringing mobile phones or other electronic devices into the examination hall is prohibited. Candidates should avoid carrying such devices to the examination centre.
Any violation of examination regulations may result in disciplinary or legal consequences.
Download G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 Time Table PDF
Students, teachers and parents can refer to the official G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 Time Table for the complete subject-wise examination dates and times.
Official G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 Timetable PDF:
[Download the Official Examination Timetable] Find More Details
Candidates are strongly advised to check the official PDF rather than relying only on summary schedules, as the PDF contains the complete examination details and instructions.
G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 – Quick Summary
- Examination: G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2026
- Conducting Authority: Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
- Starting Date: 08 December 2026
- Ending Date: 17 December 2026
- Main Subjects: Religion, Mother Tongue, History, English, Mathematics, Science, Aesthetic Subjects and other Category 01 & Category 03 subjects
- Official Timetable: Available as a PDF
Students preparing for the G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 are encouraged to plan their revision according to the examination timetable and make sure they are familiar with the examination rules and regulations.
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