The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna
Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna stated that although around 1,800 candidates scored between 100 and 115 marks, the existing recruitment quota has already been exhausted. He said the Cabinet has agreed, following repeated requests, to recruit about 300 additional candidates from that mark range without affecting the prescribed open and limited intake ratios, with selection based on highest marks rather than on passing alone.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, as the Hon. Member stated, about 1,800 candidates have obtained between 100 and 115 marks. At present, the prescribed quota has been exhausted. However, based on continuous requests, the Cabinet has decided to offer an opportunity to a certain number without prejudicing the open/limited intake ratios. It cannot be said that all who passed will be recruited simply because they passed. Selection will be from among the passed candidates with the highest marks. At present, agreement has been reached to newly recruit a group of around 300 persons who are within the 100–115 range, below 116.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 August 2025. No. 1755860432040633. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6606