PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
Punjab's Subordinate Services Selection Board — PSSSB — just put out Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. 170 Group B posts of Assistant District Attorney, also called Sahayak Zila Attorney, under the Punjab Justice Department. Notification out April 24, 2026. Window opens April 30 and shuts May 20, 2026.Portal is https://sssb.punjab.gov.in.
LLB with 2 years of bar practice. That's what this needs. Punjab domicile. Punjabi in Matriculation. If those three things apply to you — this form needs to go in.Pay is ₹35,400 per month basic under 7th Central Pay Commission. Written exam only — no interview.
PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB), Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 |
| Post | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) |
| Group | Group B |
| Department | Punjab Justice Department |
| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Application Start | April 30, 2026 |
| Last Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Portal | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB ADA Vacancy 2026 Category Wise Split
170 posts. 56 horizontal reservations for women across categories.
Category wise Breakdown
| Category | Posts | Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 76 | 26 |
| SC Mazabi and Balmiki | 16 | 06 |
| SC Ramdasia and Others | 13 | 05 |
| Backward Class | 20 | 07 |
| EWS | 17 | 05 |
| Ex-Servicemen General | 06 | 02 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC M&B | 02 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen SC R&O | 03 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen BC | 02 | — |
| Sports General | 02 | 01 |
| Sports SC M&B | 02 | — |
| Sports SC R&O | 02 | — |
| PH Ortho | 02 | 01 |
| PH Visually Impaired | 01 | — |
| PH Hearing Impaired | 02 | 01 |
| PH ID/MD | 02 | 01 |
| Freedom Fighter | 02 | 01 |
| Total | 170 | 56 |
High Priority Eligibility Conditions
- LLB Degree from recognized university
- 2 Years Bar Practice mandatory
- Punjabi in Matriculation required
- Punjab Domicile Certificate mandatory
PSSSB ADA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Bachelor of Law — LLB professional degree from a recognised university. Or barrister of England or Ireland. Or member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland.
Must be eligible for enrolment under Advocates Act, 1961.
Plus 2 years of practice at the bar.
Cut-off for qualifications is May 20, 2026.
PSSSB ADA Age Limit 2026
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General | 18–37 years |
| SC / BC Punjab | Up to 42 years |
| Govt Employees | Up to 45 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | Up to 47 years |
| Widows/Divorcees | Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
Application Fee
Online only. Non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| ESM / EWS / PwD / LDESM | ₹500 |
| SC and BC Punjab | ₹750 |
| All Other Categories | ₹1,500 |
PSSSB ADA Selection Process
Written exam. Merit list. Counselling. Document verification.
No interview at any stage.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Objective MCQ — 1 mark each — ¼ negative |
| Merit List | Based on exam marks |
| Counselling | Category-wise merit |
| Recommendation | Eligible candidates only |
Exam Pattern Highlights
- Objective Type MCQ
- 1 Mark Per Question
- ¼ Negative Marking
- Merit from written exam only
- No Interview
How to Apply for PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
Go to https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Click Apply Online
- Register using email ID
- Login and open ADA form
- Fill personal and category details
- Upload photo and signature
- Upload annexure documents in PDF
- Make online payment
- Submit application
- Print final form
No modification after submission. Category code cannot be changed.
Required Documents
- 10th Certificate
- LLB Degree
- Bar Practice Certificate
- Punjab Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Out | April 24, 2026 |
| Application Opens | April 30, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 20, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Final Words
170 Group B posts. Punjab Justice Department. LLB plus 2 years bar experience plus Punjabi in Matric plus Punjab domicile — all four conditions together. Window opens April 30. Last date May 20. Fee between ₹500 and ₹1,500 depending on category. Fill the form yourself — no changes after submission.
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes only. All details sourced from PSSSB official notification Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 dated April 24, 2026. For final PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 details visit https://sssb.punjab.gov.in only.