The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has officially published the interview schedules, general candidate instructions (G3 & G4), and mandatory applicant forms for the recruitment of employed and unemployed graduates into Grade 3-I (a) of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS).
These interviews apply to qualified candidates who sat for the competitive examination on May 24, 2026, across Sinhala, Tamil, and English media for vacancies in National and Provincial schools island-wide. Official calling letters will be dispatched via registered post to permanent residential addresses starting from November 01, 2026.
Key Information at a Glance
- Recruitment Post: Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service (SLTS) Grade 3-I (a)
- Issuing Authority: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
- Calling Letters Dispatch: From November 01, 2026 (via Registered Post)
- Urgent Action (Form F3): All unemployed graduate applicants must submit Form F3 along with fingerprints to their local police station on or before November 07, 2026.
Province-Wise Interview Time Schedules
Candidates can check their specific provincial interview dates and times via the official Ministry links below:
- Western Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/western-province-time-schedule/
- Central Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/central-province-interview-schedule/
- Southern Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/southern-province-interview-schedule/
- Northern Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/northern-province-interview-schedule/
- Eastern Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/eastern-province-interview-schedule/
- North Western Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/north-western-province-interview-schedule/
- North Central Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/north-central-province-interview-schedule/
- Uva Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/uva-province-interview-schedule/
- Sabaragamuwa Province: https://moe.gov.lk/en/sabaragamuwa-province-interview-schedule/
Official Instructions & Form Downloads
G3: General Interview & Practical Test Instructions
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G3-E-1.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G3-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G3-T.pdf
G4: Special Notice to Qualified Applicants
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G4-E.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G4-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/G4-T.pdf
Form F2: Medical Examination Report (Disabled Candidates)
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F2-E.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F2-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F2-T.pdf
Form F3: Police Clearance Report Request Letter
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F3-E.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F3-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F3-T.pdf
Form F4: Service Verification Letter (Public Service Graduates)
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F4-E.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F4-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F4-T.pdf
Form F5: Affidavit for Submission of Certified True Copies
- English: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F5-E.pdf
- Sinhala: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F5-S.pdf
- Tamil: https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/F5-T.pdf
Mandatory Document Checklist for General Interview
Candidates must bring two separate files: one containing all Original Documents and the other containing Photocopies certified by the applicant (submitted with Form F5 Affidavit). Candidates are required to report 30 minutes prior to their allocated time slot.
- Valid Identification: Original NIC, Valid Passport, or Driving License.
- Birth Certificate: Full birth certificate (short extracts are strictly rejected; include marriage certificate/affidavit if name was changed).
- G.C.E. O/L Certificate: Issued by the Department of Examinations (or foreign equivalence letter).
- Degree Records: Original Degree Certificate and Detailed Academic Transcript confirming relevant subjects.
- Form F1: Certified by the relevant University Registrar verifying the 1/3 subject curriculum criteria. (Graduates from non-standard UGC degree programs must upload details through the Provincial PSC Google Form between 01.11.2026 and 07.11.2026).
- Residency Verification: Certificate issued by the Grama Niladhari and Electoral Register extract (online printouts from the Election Commission website are acceptable).
- Service Verification (F4): Compulsory for all applicants currently serving in the public sector, certified by their Head of Department/Institution.
- School Preferences (G5): Duly completed preference sheet attached to the interview calling letter.
Practical Test Marking Scheme (25 Marks)
Candidates clearing the certificate verification will be directed to the practical presentation test on the same day. Each candidate must deliver a presentation lasting at least 5 minutes. Scoring a minimum of 2 marks under each criterion (10 marks overall) is mandatory to pass.
- Objective and Approach: 05 Marks (Pass: 02)
- Personality and Voice Control: 05 Marks (Pass: 02)
- Clarity of Communication: 05 Marks (Pass: 02)
- Time Management: 05 Marks (Pass: 02)
- Use of Presentation Techniques: 05 Marks (Pass: 02)
- Total: 25 Marks (Minimum Aggregate to Pass: 10 Marks)
Note: Whiteboards, markers, dusters, and board pins will be available at the examination venue. All presentation notes or Bristol boards must be prepared in advance; no preparation space or time will be allocated on-site. Mobile phones and luggage are barred from the interview halls.
Official Ministry Contact
- Issuing Body: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
- Address: “Isurupaya”, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
- General Inquiries: 011-2785141 / 011-2785150
- Official Website: https://www.moe.gov.lk
