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Salary: ₹35,400 per month (Basic Pay as per 7th CPC)

Experience: Minimum 2 years practice at the Bar

Eligibility: LL.B. (Professional Degree) from a recognised university

About the Organisation

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is the statutory recruitment body responsible for selecting candidates for various Group-B and Group-C posts under the Government of Punjab. The present recruitment is for the Punjab Justice Department.

About the Post / Opportunity

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant District Attorney (ADA) (Group-B) to handle prosecution, legal advisory, and litigation work on behalf of the State in criminal matters.

No. of Vacancy

● Total – 170 Posts (including backlog)

General – 76

SC (Mazabi & Balmiki) – 16

SC (Ramdasia & Others) – 13

Backward Class – 20

EWS – 17

Ex-Servicemen, Sports, PwD, Freedom Fighter – Remaining categories

Roles and Responsibilities

● Conducting prosecution in criminal cases

● Assisting the State in court proceedings

● Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and case files

● Advising investigating agencies and departments

● Handling trial work and court appearances

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

● LL.B. (Professional Degree) from a recognised university

● Must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961

Experience

● Minimum 2 years practice at the Bar

Other Requirement

● Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject

Salary / Perks

● ₹35,400 per month (Basic Pay as per 7th CPC)

How to Apply

● Apply online through:

https://sssb.punjab.gov.in

1. Register on the portal

2. Fill application form

3. Upload documents (education, photo, signature

4. Pay application fee online

5. Submit and take printout

● No offline applications allowed

Deadline

Last Date: 20 May 2026

Location

Punjab (posting under Punjab Justice Department)

Access the Official Notification here

Note

● Selection based on written examination (MCQ) + document verification

● Negative marking applicable (¼ mark deduction per wrong answer)

● Reservation benefits applicable only to Punjab domicile candidate