PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab for 170 posts of Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Punjab Law Department under Advertisement No. 09/2026.
Online applications will start from 30 April 2026
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PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) |
| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Department | Law Department, Government of Punjab |
| Post Type | Group-B (Permanent) |
| Initial Pay | Rs. 35,400/- per month |
| Application Start Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree of Bachelor of Law (LLB – Professional Degree) from a recognised university or institution, or be a Barrister of England or Ireland, or a member of Faculty of Advocates of Scotland eligible for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961
Experience
Minimum 2 years of active practice at the Bar after enrolment as an Advocate with the Punjab Bar Council.
Punjabi Language
Candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or its equivalent.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|
| General | 18 – 37 years |
| SC / BC (Punjab) | Up to 42 years |
| PWD | Up to 47 years |
| Widow / Divorcee | Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | As per Punjab Govt rules |
| Govt Employees | Up to 45 years |
Application Fee for PSSSB ADA 2026
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST (Punjab) and BC (Punjab) | Rs. 750/- |
| Ex-Serviceman (Punjab) | Rs. 500/- |
| EWS / PWD / ESM / LDESM (Punjab) | Rs. 500/- |
| General / Sports Person / Freedom Fighter (Punjab) | Rs. 1,500/- |
Selection Process for PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
Selection is through a Written Competitive Examination. The question paper is in English only. No interview is conducted for selection to ADA posts.
PSSSB ADA Exam Pattern 2026
Selection is through a Written Competitive Examination only. No interview is conducted for ADA posts as per Punjab Government instructions.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Law Subject (Part A) | 100 | 400 |
| Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability and General Knowledge (Part B) | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking of 1 mark applies for each wrong answer. The exam is 2 hours duration and is pen-and-paper based (OMR sheet). Question paper is in English only.
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How to Apply for PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and click on Online Applications.
- Register using a valid email ID if not already registered.
- Log in and select Apply for Service under Advertisement No. 09/2026.
- Fill in personal, educational, and Bar enrolment details carefully.
- Upload required documents – LLB certificate, Bar Council enrolment certificate, practice certificate, Aadhaar, and photo.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation.
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