📢 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) 2026
The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites applications from qualified, experienced, and dynamic professionals, academics, and practitioners who are interested in serving the NIE on an Attachment / Secondment Basis.
| 📌 Category | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Institution | National Institute of Education (NIE) |
| 💼 Recruitment Basis | Attachment / Secondment |
| 📚 Positions | • Senior Lecturer • Lecturer • Technical Assistant |
| 👥 Eligible Applicants | • Academic & Research Level experienced officers • Special degree holders • Graduate teachers/officers with Postgraduate Diploma in Education • Associate membership holders of recognized professional/chartered institutes • NVQ 5 qualified officers in relevant subject areas |
| 🎓 Senior Lecturer | Option 1: Special Degree in a relevant field recognized by UGC + Postgraduate Diploma in Education + Postgraduate Degree in Education in a relevant field + minimum 08 years of Academic & Research Level experience after first degree.Option 2: Special Degree in a relevant field recognized by UGC + Postgraduate Diploma in Education + PhD in a relevant field + minimum 05 years Academic & Research Level experience after the first degree. |
| 🎓 Lecturer | • Special Degree in a relevant field recognized by UGC • General Degree in a relevant field recognized by UGC + Postgraduate Diploma in Education • Associate membership of a recognized professional / Chartered Institution related to the post |
| 🔧 Technical Assistant | NVQ 5 qualified officials |
| 📑 Application Conditions | Forward applications through the respective Heads of organizations. The permanent workplace should continue to pay the monthly salary and other allowances. Written consent from the respective Head is required. |
| 📎 Documents Required | • Completed Expression of Interest application form • Comprehensive CV with recommendation of respective Head • Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications • Records/evidence of experience and areas of experience |
| 📧 Submission | Completed applications should be submitted as a scanned copy via email to: eoi@nie.edu.lk |
| ⏰ Closing Date | 21.09.2026 |
📚 Main Subject Areas
The EOI covers subject areas across the NIE faculties and departments, including Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Research, Planning & Development, Teacher Education, Alternative Education, Education Leadership, Development & Management, Administration, Finance & Support Services, and various specialized subject areas.
Information Technology is specifically included, with ICT subject areas available in Sinhala/Tamil and other listed medium combinations.
📥 Download / Important Links
| 📄 Notice / Resource | Download |
|---|---|
| Application | Download |
| 📧 EOI Submission Email | eoi@nie.edu.lk |
| 📅 Closing Date | 2026.09.21 |
⚠️ Important: Applicants should carefully read the official EOI notice and ensure that they meet the relevant qualifications, experience, and application requirements before submitting their application.