Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab — Punjab Justice Department
| Application Start | 30 Apr 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney |
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| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Qualification | LLB degree with 2 years of Bar practice and Punjabi language proficiency at Matriculation level. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years for General; age relaxation applicable as per Punjab government rules. |
| Salary | 35,400 INR (as per 7th CPC) |
| Application Fee | 500 INR to 1500 INR depending on category. |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Written Exam, Counseling, and Document Verification. |
The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab has issued a notification (Advt. No. 09 of 2026) for the recruitment of 170 Assistant District Attorney (Sahayak Zila Attorney) positions within the Punjab Justice Department. This is a Group-B service opportunity. Candidates must submit their applications online through the official portal before the extended deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 2026-04-24 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-06-14 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following educational and professional requirements by the closing date of 2026-06-14:
Age is calculated as of 2026-01-01. The minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Maximum age limits are:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | 1500 INR |
| SC/BC (Punjab) | 750 INR |
| Ex-Servicemen/EWS/PWD (Punjab) | 500 INR |
The selection is based on an objective-type written examination. A penalty of 0.25 marks applies to every incorrect answer. Successful candidates in the merit list will proceed to counseling and document verification. In the event of a tie in scores, seniority is determined by date of birth, followed by educational percentages.
Applications must be submitted via the official SSSB website. Candidates are strictly advised to verify all details before final submission, as no modifications are permitted after the form is locked. Ensure all scanned documents—including the 10th-grade certificate and law degree—are ready in PDF format before initiating the payment process.
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