Sworn Translator – Official Languages
Qualification
- Qualifying at the Written Test conducted by the Ministry of Justice.
Procedure for Submission of Applications
- Applications should be submitted only through the online and the Link for the purpose is shown at the end of this notice.
- Applications must be completed accurately and your e-mail address and telephone number must be written legibly to make you aware of any future information in this regard.
- The original copy of the Receipt asa proof of the payment of the Written Test fee is required to be uploaded.
- The question papers are arranged to be designed in such a manner as indicated below and the candidates who wish to sit more than one question paper are required to apply in compliance with the instructions under mentioned.Sinhala/English
Sinhala/Tamil
Tamil /English
- Applications are entertained throughout the year and in case of the applications received on or before 31st August, the Written Test is scheduled to be conducted in respect of such application within the same year.
- The Admissions of the Written Test are given to the candidates on the website before the date of the Written Test.
Written Test fee
- The Written Test fees for Official Languages are as followsSinhala/English - Rs. 1,000.00
Sinhala/Tamil - Rs. 1,000.00
Tamil/English - Rs. 1,000.00
- The Written Test fee should be deposited to the credit of the Account Number 176-1-001-9-9025184 maintained at the Mid City Branch of the People's Bank in favor of the Secretary, Ministry of Justice, and the original copy of the Receipt received in proof of the deposit is required to be uploaded.
Procedure for selection and appointment
- Candidates who qualify at the Written Test will be appointed as Sworn Translators only upon taking and subscribing the oath/making and subscribing the affirmation before the District Court Judge in whose local jurisdiction the candidates reside.
- A list of candidates qualified to be appointed as sworn translators have been forwarded to all District Court Judges through the Ministry Information Portal
- Eligible candidates should download the recommendation letter from the Ministry website after verifying his/her identity and obtain a date from District Court Registrar to take oath before District Judge.
- Every Translator sworn in the District Court shall, immediately upon taking and subscribing the oath/making and subscribing the affirmation, forward a certified copy of the Letter of Appointment received from the District Judge to the Ministry of Justice along with the Oath or Affirmation.
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Sworn translator - Foreign Languages
Qualification
- Should qualify either at the Written Testor at a Selection Board conducted by the Ministry.
Procedure for Submission of Applications
- Applications should be submitted only by way of online.
- The Google Form must be completed accurately and your e-mail address and telephone number must be written legibly so as to make you aware of any future information in this regard.
- The fee is chargeable for the Written Test and will be notified later.
- Applications are entertained throughout the year and in case of the applications received on or before 31st August, the Written Test is scheduled to be conducted in respect of such application in immediate September within the same year.
- The Admissions of the Written Test are given to the candidates in the website before the date of the Written Test.
Written Test fee
- The Written Test fee will be informed only through your e-mail address.
Procedure for selection and appointment
- Candidates who qualify at the Written Test/ at the Selection Boardwill be appointed as Sworn Translators only upon taking and subscribing the oath/making and subscribing the affirmation before the District Court Judge in the local jurisdiction of the candidate's residence.
- Letters of recommendation indicating the eligibility of the candidates who qualify for the Written Test will be dispatched to the District Court Judge in whose local jurisdiction the candidates reside with a copy to the candidate.
- Such qualified Candidates, on receipt of such letters of recommendation approach the Registrar of the District Court, indicated in the letter of recommendation to have a date appointed to take and subscribe the oath/make and subscribe the affirmation before the District Judge.
- Every Translator sworn in the District Court shall, immediately upon taking and subscribing the oath/making and subscribing the affirmation, forward a certified copy of the Letter of Appointment received from the District Judge to the Ministry of Justice along with the Oath or Affirmation.
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Past Papers
Sworn Translator Examination - Local Languages (2025)
The list of qualified candidates for the Sworn Translator Local Language Examination is shown below.
Accordingly, only applicants who have paid correctly on or before 31.08.2025 will be eligible for the examination to be held in the year 2025. Candidates who were unable to apply due to technical errors after paying before 31.08.2025 should forward the following documents and information to the Ministry of Justice's web address
Required Documents
- A clear photo or scene copy of the bill duly paid on or before 31.08.2025
Required Information
- Full Name (Mr, Ms, Mr, Other)
- Address
- Admission Number
- ID Number
- District (by permanent residence)
- District Court (by permanent residence)
- Language category
- Two Contact Numbers
- Email address
The district and relevant District Court should be specified in accordance with the applicant’s permanent address. Should there be any amendments to the list of qualified applicants, please notify the Ministry of Justice via email at
Further information regarding the examination will be communicated in due course through the official website, www.moj.gov.lk as well as via the applicant’s registered email address.
Sworn Translator Examination - Local Languages (2024)
| Language | Cut-off Marks |
| Sinhala/English | 45 |
| Sinhala/Tamil | 42 |
| Tamil/English | 44 |
View Results
Re-Correction
Re-correction results of the Sworn Translator Local Language Examination are now available and the candidates may access their results through:
Recommendation letters for the Sworn Translator Local Language Examination - 2024
Steps to be followed by successful candidates:
- Access Your Recommendation Letter
- Visit the Link: Click Here
- Download your recommendation letter
- Schedule Your Oath
- Contact the Registrar of the District Court
- Obtain a date to take the oath before the District Judge
- Complete Your Registration
Required Documents
- Certified copy of the letter of appointment
- Copy of the oath/ certificate
Required Information
- Full Name
- Address
- Admission Number
- ID Number
- Two Contact Numbers
This process ensures that newly qualified translators are properly registered with the Ministry of Justice and can legally practice as sworn translators in Sri Lanka. Make sure to complete all steps promptly after your oath to avoid any delays in your registration.
Sworn Translator Examination (2023)
Sworn Translator Examination – 2023 (Foreign Languages) Results - Pass Mark is 50
Sworn Translator Examination 2023 (Local Languages) Results
Sinhala/English(Pass Mark is 26)
Sinhala/Tamil(Pass Mark is 31)
Tamil/English(Pass Mark is 32)
Re - correction
Registration Numbers
Updating of the list of Sworn Translators and guidelines for making ready the Rubber Stamp
- Every Sworn Translator, upon having qualified at the Written Test for the Appointment of Sworn Translators and having taken and subscribed the oath/made and subscribed affirmation at the District Court within whose local jurisdiction such Sworn Translator resides, will be enrolled as a Sworn Translator in the Sworn Translator Register kept for the purpose by the Ministry.
- Further, every Sworn Translatorsare required to extend their care in making ready his/her rubber stamp to be affixed incertifying the documents as sworn translations to be adhered to the following contents.
- Every Sworn Translator’srubber stamp should bear his/her,
(i) Name
(ii) Designation(Sworn Translator)
(iii) Registration Number
(iv) Languages sworn in
(v) Address and
(vi) Telephone number/s - Further, every Sworn Translator’sSpecimen Signature is required to be sent to the Ministry in the Form as indicated below.)
