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- SSSB Punjab Recruitment 2026–27: Get the latest SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 notification for 170 Group-B Assistant District Attorney vacancies under the Punjab Justice Department. The online application process started on 30th April 2026, and the last date to apply online has been extended to 14th June 2026 (Extended). Find SSSB Punjab vacancies on the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert for “Upcoming SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026” notifications for eligible law graduates. Also know the direct official link for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 apply online from the SSSB Punjab official recruitment page. The deadline to apply online for Assistant District Attorney positions has been extended from 10 June 2026 to 14 June 2026.
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SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 Overview
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Vacancy 2026
- A total of 170 vacancies (including backlog) have been announced for the post of Assistant District Attorney (Group-B) under the Punjab Justice Department. The vacancies are distributed across various reservation categories as per the Punjab Government's reservation policy. Out of 170 total posts, 56 posts are reserved for women candidates.
- Assistant District Attorney Vacancy Details (170 Posts)
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Before applying for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure they fulfil all the prescribed eligibility conditions including educational qualification, Punjabi language requirement, and the cut-off date for qualifications.
- As per Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R.7/Const./Art.309/Amd.(23)/2026 dated 21.01.2026, the cut-off date to determine minimum educational and other qualifications shall be the last date for submission of application forms i.e. 14-06-2026. Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Domicile: Reservation benefits are available only to residents of Punjab. A Domicile/Residence Certificate not older than 5 years must be uploaded/produced by every candidate (male or female, irrespective of category).
- Punjabi Language: As per Rule 17 of Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, the candidate must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language.
- Assistant District Attorney – Educational Qualification
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Age Limit 2026
- For SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026, the age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01.01.2026 as per Punjab Government instructions. No candidate of any category shall be less than 18 years of age. Age relaxation is admissible to candidates of reserved categories as per the prevailing rules of the Government of Punjab.
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Application Fee 2026
- The application fee for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 varies by category. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Fee payment must be made online only; fee submitted through any other mode will not be considered valid and such applications will be rejected.
- In case of a failed online transaction, the application will be treated as not submitted and the fee paid will be non-refundable. Applications without complete fee payment will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. The category-wise fee details are given in the table below.
SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Selection Process 2026
- The selection process for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 consists of an Objective Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) written examination followed by counselling and document verification. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.
- There will be negative marking in the written examination - each question carries 1 mark and ¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Only candidates whose eligibility is fully established will be recommended to the concerned department on the basis of written examination merit. The detailed selection process is given below.
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How to Apply for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026
- The application process for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 is strictly online. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted and will be treated as cancelled. Candidates are advised to fill the online form themselves and not take help from any other person or cyber cafe attendant, as no correction will be made in the form once submitted. Once an application form is submitted, no modification will be allowed under any circumstances. The step-by-step process to apply online is given below.
- Visit the official website https://sssb.punjab.gov.in and click on the "Apply Online" link available on the homepage.
- Candidates who do not have a Login/User ID must click on "Registration" and fill in their details to generate a User ID and Password. The User ID will be the Email ID provided during registration.
- After successful registration, login using the User ID (Email ID) and Password and proceed with the online application.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and required information correctly and completely. Upload a passport-size photograph (or capture a live photo via camera) and upload a scanned copy of the signature. Applications without photograph and signature will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
- Click on "Save Draft" or "Next", then click on "Attach Annexure" and upload scanned copies of 10th class certificate, educational qualification certificates, and other mandatory documents in PDF format as indicated on the portal.
- After uploading documents, click "Save Documents" and then click "Make Payment" to pay the prescribed online fee.
- After successful fee payment, click "Submit" to complete the application process. The complete Application Form will be displayed on the screen - candidates must take a printout and keep it for future reference.
- The Application Form will be accepted only after successful fee payment. A draft saved form can be viewed and completed later via "Menu > View Status of Application > View Incomplete Application".
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates are advised to read all instructions carefully before applying for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026. Non-compliance with any of the instructions may result in disqualification or rejection of candidature at any stage. All information related to the recruitment including examination date/schedule, Admit Card, examination centre, result, merit list, and other notices will be uploaded only on the official website https://sssb.punjab.gov.in - no individual/personal communication will be sent to any candidate. The key instructions are listed below.
- Candidates must fill the online form carefully noting the category and category code, as the category and category code cannot be changed at any stage after submission.
- Reservation benefits are available only to residents of Punjab. A Domicile/Residence Certificate (not older than 5 years) is mandatory for every candidate irrespective of category.
- SC/BC/Ex-Servicemen/Sports/EWS certificates must be as per the prevailing instructions of the Punjab Government.
- Women candidates will be given reservation benefits as per Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020 and amendments thereof.
- Ex-Servicemen category posts will first be filled by Ex-Serviceman Self candidates; only if Ex-Serviceman Self candidates are not available will these posts be filled by Ex-Serviceman Dependent candidates.
- Candidates currently in Central/State Government service must apply through proper channel; the application must be received through proper channel failing which candidature will be rejected.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. No fee waiver or exemption will be given to any candidate.
- Applications received after the closing date, incomplete applications, or applications submitted through any mode other than the official website will be rejected.
- Appearing in the written examination, having one's name in the merit list, or being called for counselling does not confer any right to recommendation for a post. Only candidates whose eligibility is fully established will be recommended.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the written examination or counselling.
- For further information, candidates may contact the Board on working days during office hours at: Telephone No. 0172-2298000 (Extension No. 5106 and 5107), 0172-2298083, Helpline No. 99885-80229 and 96469-32955.
- The Board reserves the right to correct any error noticed in this advertisement or recruitment process.
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Q2. How many vacancies are released for Punjab ADA Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 170 vacancies, including backlog posts, have been announced for Assistant District Attorney (ADA), with reservation for various categories such as General, SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki, Ramdasia & Others), BC, EWS, Ex‑Servicemen, Sports and Persons with Disabilities. Out of the total posts, 56 are reserved for women candidates as per Punjab’s reservation rules.
Q3. What are the important dates for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney 2026?
- The notification was released on 24 April 2026 and online applications will start from 30 April 2026 at sssb.punjab.gov.in. The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 20 May 2026, as mentioned in detailed job alerts based on the advertisement.
Q4. What is the eligibility and educational qualification for Punjab ADA Recruitment 2026?
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB – Professional Degree) from a recognized university, or be Barristers of England or Ireland, or members of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, eligible for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961, with at least two years of practice at the Bar. Additionally, knowledge of Punjabi is mandatory, typically proven by passing Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject or an equivalent qualification.
Q5. What is the age limit for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney 2026?
- The basic age limit for Punjab ADA Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 37 years for general category candidates as on 01 January 2026. Relaxations in the upper age limit apply for SC, BC, government employees, ex‑servicemen, persons with disabilities, widows and certain other categories as per Punjab Government rules.
Q6. What is the salary for Assistant District Attorney in Punjab under this recruitment?
- The initial pay for the post of Assistant District Attorney (Group‑B) under SSSB Punjab is ₹35,400 per month as per the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. Some portals also mention an approximate in‑hand salary of around ₹55,000 with allowances, though the basic pay in the notification is ₹35,400.
Q7. What is the application fee for SSSB Punjab ADA Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee structure generally follows previous SSSB Punjab patterns, where SC/BC candidates of Punjab pay a lower fee, Ex‑Servicemen/EWS/PwD/LDESM pay a nominal fee and all other categories pay a higher fee bracket; the short notice confirms that category‑wise fee is applicable and non‑refundable. Candidates must pay the fee online only; applications without successful fee payment are treated as incomplete.
Q8. What is the selection process for SSSB Punjab Assistant District Attorney 2026?
- Selection will be based on an Objective Type Multiple Choice written examination followed by counselling and document verification, with no interview component mentioned in the short notice. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written exam only, subject to fulfilment of eligibility and successful verification of documents.
Q9. What is the exam pattern and negative marking for Punjab ADA written exam?
- The ADA exam is an objective‑type test where each question carries one mark and there is negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer, as per recent ADA recruitment pattern in Punjab. The paper primarily focuses on law subjects along with certain general topics, and the detailed syllabus and pattern will be shared in the full notification.
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