Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Circular No. 11/2026, introducing a mechanism to grant permanent appointments to employees recruited to public sector institutions on a temporary, casual, substitute, contract, or relief basis.

Accordingly, the circular has been forwarded to Secretaries of Ministries, Chief Secretaries of Provinces, Heads of Departments, as well as Heads of State Corporations and Statutory Boards for implementation.

At a recent media briefing held to announce Cabinet decisions, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that with this decision, approval will be given to approximately 9,800 employees to obtain permanent appointments. ...