Official Language Policy Changed for Government Servants

 

Ministry of Public administration has amended the Implementation of Official Language Policy circular.

There are two options for government servants to select and complete.

• Complete 200 / 150 / 100 Hour Courses relevant to their Service Category

or

• Pass in Second Language (Sinhala/ Tamil) + Passing Oral Test of Official Language Exam.

AND Also the concession period has been extended till 2026.10.16 for completion of Official Language requirements. 

Click Below for the New Circular (2025.05.26)

IN SINHALA

IN TAMIL

IN ENGLISH

Click Below for Pervious Circular (2020.10.16)

IN SINHALA

IN TAMIL

IN ENGLISH