Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025: High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh invites applications for 20 posts of Additional District & Sessions Judge under the Punjab Superior Judicial Service. The recruitment is open to Advocates with a minimum of 7 years of practice. Candidates must meet specific income and case-handling criteria. The selection process includes a written examination followed by a viva-voce. This is a prestigious judicial opportunity in the state of Punjab, and the last date to apply is 31 July 2025.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 01 June 2025
Application Last Date: 31 July 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
Exam Date: Notify Later
Application Fees
Category
Fees
General / Other State
Rs 1000/-
SC/BC/EWS/PwBD (Punjab domicile only)
Rs 500/-
Mode of Payment
Demand Draft in favor of Registrar General, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh payable at Chandigarh
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
Category
Vacancies
General
07
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Punjab
02
BC
03
SC (MB)
03
SC ( OT)
04
PH
01
Total
20
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 35 years
Maximum Age: 45 years as on 31 July 2025
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, BC, PwBD (Punjab only)
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a citizen of India
Must be an Advocate with minimum 7 years continuous practice
Must be an Income Tax assessee for 3 years with:
Rs 5 Lakh/year gross income for General category
Rs 3 Lakh/year for SC/BC/EWS/PwBD
Must have handled:
50 cases/year for General category
40 cases/year for reserved categories (past 3 years)
Passed Matric with Punjabi as a subject
Selection Process
Written Exam
Interview Test
Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Paper
Type
Duration
Marks
Civil Law – I
Subjective
3 Hours
200
Criminal Law
Subjective
3 Hours
200
Civil Law – II
Subjective
3 Hours
200
Language (Eng & Punjabi)
Essay & Precis
3 Hours
100
General Knowledge
Objective (100 MCQs)
2 Hours
50
Total (Written)
750
Viva-Voce
Oral Interview
–
250
How to Apply for Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025
Download and read the official notification carefully
Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-1)
Attach all necessary self-attested documents
Pay the fee via Demand Draft
Submit your application by post or through relevant Bar Association or Department before 31 July 2025, 5:00 PM
Address the envelope: “Application for the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge in the State of Punjab”
