G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026: Paper Marking Examiners Online Application

Official Evaluation Notice 2026

Department of Examinations: G.C.E. O/L Examination 2026 – Selection of Marking Examiners

🏛️ Authority: Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka 📝 Application Mode: Online Submission Only 📅 Closing Deadline: September 23, 2026

🌐 Online Application Portal 📘 Sinhala Instructions (PDF) 💬 Join WhatsApp Alerts

🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

2026 අ.පො.ස. සාමාන්‍ය පෙළ (G.C.E. O/L) විභාගයේ උත්තර පත්‍ර ඇගයීම් කටයුතු සඳහා පරීක්ෂකවරුන් (Marking Examiners) තෝරා ගැනීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකා විභාග දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව විසින් මාර්ගගතව (Online) අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. සුදුසුකම්ලත් ගුරුවරුන් නිල මාර්ගෝපදේශ හොඳින් කියවා බලා, අදාළ විෂයය සහ ඇගයීම් මණ්ඩල කාණ්ඩය තෝරා 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් 23 දිනට පෙර අයදුම්පත් ඉදිරිපත් කළ යුතුය.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

2026 ஆம் ஆண்டுக்கான க.பொ.த. சாதாரண தரப் பரீட்சையின் விடைத்தாள் மதிப்பீட்டுப் பணிகளுக்காக பரிசோதகர்களைத் (Marking Examiners) தெரிவுசெய்வதற்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் இலங்கை பரீட்சைத் திணைக்களத்தினால் இணையவழியில் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. தகைமையுடைய ஆசிரியர்கள் உத்தியோகபூர்வ வழிகாட்டல்களைப் பின்பற்றி, சரியான பாடம் மற்றும் பிரிவைத் தெரிவுசெய்து 2026 செப்டம்பர் 23 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் விண்ணப்பங்களைச் சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.

📌 Key Overview & Vital Details

Issuing Authority Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka

Examination G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination 2026

Role Answer Script Marking Examiners

Submission Method Exclusively via onlineexams.gov.lk

Closing Deadline 23 September 2026

Target Cadre In-Service Government School Teachers

📋 Directives & Application Procedure for Teachers

Eligible government teachers, teacher educators, and instructors applying for evaluation duties must adhere to the official departmental criteria:

• Mandatory Online Submission: Manual or postal paper applications will not be processed. All entries must be registered through the official evaluation portal.
• Selection of Subject & Medium: Choose the precise appointment subject, teaching medium (Sinhala, Tamil, or English), and evaluation board level that corresponds with your current teaching cadre.
• Service & Experience Details: Ensure that your date of first appointment, current school/institution census number, and teaching experience for the relevant subject are entered accurately.
• Verification of Credentials: Cross-check your National Identity Card (NIC) number, mobile phone number, and active email address before confirming submission, as SMS alerts regarding panel placement will be delivered to these contacts.
• Retain Submission Proof: Once submitted, download and save a digital copy or print the completed application confirmation for reference and school-level approval.

⚠️ Important Evaluation Notice: The online application portal will automatically close on September 23, 2026. Late submissions, inaccurate subject selections, or incomplete profiles will result in disqualification from the examiner appointment panels. Teachers must retain a physical printed copy of their application confirmation.

📥 Official Application Links & Instruction Guides

Use the official links below to review instructions and complete your registration:

🌐 Online Application Portal 📘 Sinhala Teacher Instructions (PDF) 📕 Tamil Teacher Instructions (PDF) ⚙️ Technical Guidelines (PDF)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where do teachers submit the online application for O/L paper marking?

Applications are submitted exclusively through the official Department of Examinations online system at onlineexams.gov.lk.

Can an applicant edit their subject or evaluation center after the deadline?

No. Once the portal closes on September 23, 2026, marking panels and regional evaluation centers are finalized by the Evaluation Branch. No modifications will be permitted.

Is physical principal endorsement required at the initial application stage?

The initial registration is completed electronically. However, applicants must retain the printed confirmation sheet to produce for institutional verification and official duty leave processing once panel appointment letters are issued.

🌐 Open Application Portal 💬 Join GovInfo.lk WhatsApp Alerts

Notice: GovInfo.lk is an independent educational and civic information portal. We are not an official government entity and are not affiliated with the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. All evaluation guidelines, deadlines, and technical documentation are referenced directly from onlineexams.gov.lk. Teachers are advised to verify details with the Evaluation Branch of the Department of Examinations.