Sworn Translator

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.

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.

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.

Should qualify either at the Written Testor at a Selection Board conducted by the Ministry.

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.

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.