PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 — 170 Vacancies

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is hiring 170 Assistant District Attorneys (Group-B) under the Department of Justice, Government of Punjab. If you have an LLB degree with at least 2 years of practice at the Bar after enrolment with the Punjab Bar Council, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6).

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 - 170 Posts

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 for 170 Group-B posts of Assistant District Attorney (Sahayak Zila Attorney) in the Justice Department of Punjab. Punjabi at Matric level is mandatory for all candidates. Selection is through a written exam (no interview), and the application window closes on 20 May 2026.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have an LLB (Professional Degree) from a recognised university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of active practice at the Bar after enrolment with the Punjab Bar Council.
• Language: You must have Punjabi at Matric level (10th class).
• Domicile: Non-Punjab domicile candidates can apply but cannot claim reservation. Punjab domicile candidates need a valid Domicile Certificate.

Age Limit

• You must be between 18 and 37 years as on 01 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC / BC of Punjab — up to 42 years.
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): up to 47 years.
• Other relaxations as per Punjab Government rules.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6).
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other allowances as per Punjab Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in three stages:

1. Written Competitive Examination: 120 questions for 480 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

There is no interview. Final merit is based on the written exam score.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PSSSB portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Register yourself and log in.
3. Fill in the online application form for Advt No. 09 of 2026.
4. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 May 2026
• Written Exam Date: To be announced

• Conduct prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the State in district courts
• Prepare case briefs, arguments and supporting legal documents
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses during trials
• Coordinate with police officers and investigation teams on case preparation
• Maintain proper records of all assigned cases and hearing dates
• Advise district administration and police on legal matters when required
• Attend court hearings regularly and submit reports to senior officers