Gurdaspur District Court Lift Operator Recruitment 2026

The Gurdaspur District Court is hiring 4 Lift Operators on a contract basis for its court complexes in Punjab. If you have passed Matriculation with an Electrical trade certificate from a government institute, you can apply offline. The last date to submit your application is 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM). You should be between 18 and 37 years old as on 1 January 2026, and pay will be fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Gurdaspur Lift Operator Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Gurdaspur has issued a public notice inviting applications for 4 Lift Operator posts at the Judicial Court Complex, Gurdaspur and the Judicial Court Complex, Sub Division Batala. These are purely contract-basis engagements for the financial year 2026-27, and pay will be fixed by the Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, revised every year. Candidates with prior experience operating and maintaining lifts in Government or Semi-Government offices will be preferred, though the notice does not make experience compulsory. This is a good opportunity for ITI-qualified electrical trade holders from Punjab looking for a stable government-linked job close to home. The District Employment Exchange offices in Gurdaspur and Batala have also been asked to forward lists of eligible candidates for these posts, and the notice has been published in local newspapers as well as displayed on the notice boards of all Sessions Courts in Punjab.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

The 4 Lift Operator posts are distributed across reserved categories as follows:

• EWS (General): 1 post
• SC (Balmiki/Mazhabi Sikh): 1 post
• SC Women (Balmiki/Mazhabi Sikh): 1 post
• Ex-Servicemen (General): 1 post

Note: The office has stated that the number of posts may be increased or decreased on either side without prior notice.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation from a recognized board, along with a certificate or diploma in the Electrical trade from a Government Institute or its equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in the operation and maintenance of lifts is preferred, especially if gained in Government or Semi-Government departments.
• Documents Needed: You must attach self-attested copies of your Matriculation certificate, Electrical trade certificate, date of birth proof, category certificate (if applicable), and two passport-size photographs with your application, with one photo pasted on the top right corner of the form.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 37 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Admissible as per the norms of the Punjab Government for candidates from reserved categories.
• This age criterion applies uniformly to all four posts across both the Gurdaspur and Batala court complexes.

Salary

• Pay will be fixed by the Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur, as per the rates notified under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for the financial year 2026-27.
• Since this is a contract engagement, there is no separate government pay scale, grade pay, or fixed allowance structure. Wages are revised periodically as per the minimum wage rates for skilled/electrical categories.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Gurdaspur District Court will select candidates through the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Your application will be checked against the qualification, age and category criteria mentioned above. Incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at the office of the District and Sessions Judge, Gurdaspur.

Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. The final decision rests with the District and Sessions Judge, who also reserves the right to alter, modify or change any term or condition, including the selection criteria, mentioned in this advertisement. No travelling allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the interview, and the office will not be responsible if the interview is cancelled or postponed due to administrative reasons. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

How to Apply

1. Get the prescribed application proforma from the official website districts.ecourts.gov.in/gurdaspur or from the court office.
2. Fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS with your complete bio-data.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your qualification, date of birth, and category certificates.
4. Paste one recent passport-size photo on the top right of the form and attach a second photo separately.
5. Seal your completed application in an envelope marked Application for the post of Lift Operator (on Contract Basis), along with your name and contact details.
6. Clearly mention your contact number, email ID, and the post applied for on the envelope, so the office can reach you if shortlisted.
7. Send it by post or hand-deliver it to Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Judicial Court Complex, Gurdaspur-143521 so that it reaches by 24 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
8. If shortlisted, carry your original testimonials to the interview for verification. No separate call letter will be sent.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Offline): 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: 2 September 2026 (10:00 AM)

• Operate lifts safely for court staff, litigants and visitors
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of lift equipment
• Report technical faults promptly and coordinate with maintenance staff for repairs
• Maintain a logbook of lift usage, faults and maintenance activities
• Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures during lift operations
• Keep the lift cabin, machine room and surrounding area clean
• Assist elderly visitors and persons with disabilities in using the lift safely