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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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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Exam Past Papers

Sworn Translator Local Language Examination- Results & Re-correction Process

The results of the Sworn Translator (Local Language) Examination are available on the Ministry of Justice and National Integration website: www.moj.gov.lk

Direct link to results:

• Sinhala/English
• Sinhala/Tamil
• Tamil/English

* Cutoff Mark is 50 for all the subjects

Recommendation letters for successful candidates will be published on the website at a later date. Candidates will be notified via email when these become available.

Re-correction of Examination Papers

1. Candidates may apply for re-correction of their examination papers under the following conditions:
• Submit applications online via the link provided at the end of this notice
• Deadline for applications: 22 July 2026
2. Re-correction Fees:
   • Sinhala/English - Rs. 500.00
   • Sinhala/Tamil - Rs. 500.00
   • Tamil/English - Rs. 500.00
3. Payment Instructions
   • Bank Details:

             Account Number: 176-1-001-9-9025184
             Bank/Branch: People's Bank, Mid City Branch
             Account Name: Secretary, Ministry of Justice

   • Payment Process:
   • Deposit the applicable re-correction fee to the above account
   • Scan or photograph the original payment slip
   • Upload the copy during your online application

Re-Correction Application

For any inquiries, please contact [0112446185 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]

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Re-Correction

Re-correction results of the Sworn Translator Local Language Examination are now available and the candidates may access their results through:

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Recommendation letters for the Sworn Translator Local Language Examination - 2024

Steps to be followed by successful candidates:

1. Access Your Recommendation Letter
   • Visit the Link: Click Here
   • Download your recommendation letter
2. Schedule Your Oath
   • Contact the Registrar of the District Court
   • Obtain a date to take the oath before the District Judge
3. Complete Your Registration
   • After taking the oath at the District Court, immediately send the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;

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 (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

French - English Re-Correction 2023

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Registration Numbers

• 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.)

Specimen Rubber Stamp

For further clarification in this regard, please call 0112 446 185

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