The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has officially called for applications from qualified Grade I officers of the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES) to fill several leadership vacancies across National Colleges of Education (NCOEs) and Teacher Training Colleges nationwide.
The application process is conducted as directed by the Education Services Committee of the Public Service Commission. Interested candidates must submit their applications on or before November 13, 2026.
Key Vacancies Advertised
Qualified officers can apply for three main administrative leadership positions:
- President – National College of Education (NCOE)
- Principal – Teacher Training College
- Vice President – National College of Education (NCOE)
According to Schedule I of the notification, vacancies exist at key institutions across Sri Lanka, including Uva, Nilwala, Sariputta, Siyane, Mahaweli, Vavuniya, Sri Pada, Addalaichenai, Batticaloa, Pulathisipura, Ruwanpura, Ruhuna, Jaffna, Dharga Town, Maharagama, Hapitigama, Pasdunrata, Wayamba, Peradeniya, and Kuliyapitiya NCOEs, as well as several Teacher Training Colleges.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must fulfill the following requirements as of the closing date:
- Service Grade: Must be a Grade I officer in the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service who has successfully passed the 3rd Efficiency Bar (EB) examination.
- Active Service: Must possess an active and satisfactory service period during the 5 years immediately preceding the notice date.
- Institutional Conditions: Pursuant to PSC directives, only a Buddhist monk (Bhikkhu) is eligible for the post of President at Sariputta NCOE (Nittambuwa). For the Vice President post at Sariputta NCOE, eligible applicants are restricted to Buddhist monks and lay male officers.
Selection Method & Interview Structure
Appointments will be made by the Education Services Committee of the Public Service Commission based on merit, taking into account candidate preferences, service exigencies, and recommendations by the Secretary of Education.
To qualify for selection, candidates must obtain a minimum pass mark of 35 marks in a structured interview evaluated out of 100 marks:
- Seniority in Grade I: Up to 50 Marks
- Additional Educational Qualifications (PhD, MPhil, Postgraduate Degrees/Diplomas): Up to 12 Marks
- Link Language Proficiency (3-minute presentation in English): Up to 06 Marks
- ICT Skills (Course of ≥6\ge 6≥6 months / 720 hours): Up to 02 Marks
- Co-curricular Activities & Achievements: Up to 10 Marks
- Research & Publications (Peer-reviewed reports, ISBN/ISSN books, articles): Up to 15 Marks
- Overall Performance at Interview: Up to 05 Marks
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the prescribed application form on both sides of A4-sized paper and submit it through both post and email:
- Email Submission (Mandatory before posting):
- Email:
sitesrecruitemant@gmail.com - Subject Line: Appointment of the Officers in Grade I of the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service to the Posts-2026 (Name & ID No)
- Email:
- Registered Post:
- Send the completed application under registered post addressed to:Senior Assistant Secretary,Teacher Educators’ Branch,Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education,’Isurupaya’, Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
- Mark the top left-hand corner of the envelope: “Appointment of Officers in Grade I of the Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service to Posts-2026”.
Closing Date for Applications: November 13, 2026.
