Ludhiana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 — 56 Posts

About This Job

The District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana is hiring 56 Clerks on an adhoc basis under the Subordinate Courts of Punjab. If you are a graduate (BA, B.Sc, B.Com or equivalent) who passed Punjabi up to matric and knows basic computers, you can apply. This is an offline job — you send your application by post. The last date to apply is 6 June 2026 (5:00 PM) and the salary is Rs. 29,200 per month.

District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana Clerk Recruitment 2026 - 56 Posts

The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana has released Employment Notice No. 2 of 2026 for 56 Clerk posts on an adhoc basis. The posts are for a period of six months or till regular appointments are made by the Hon'ble High Court, whichever is earlier. Only Punjab domicile candidates can claim reservation benefits, and you must apply on the prescribed proforma given in the notice.

Vacancy Breakdown

There are 56 Clerk posts in total. The category-wise split is below:

• General: 16
• General (Women) of Punjab: 6
• Economically Weaker Section of Punjab: 5
• SC (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) of Punjab: 3
• SC (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) (Women) of Punjab: 2
• SC (Others) of Punjab: 4
• SC (Others) (Women) of Punjab: 2
• BC/OBC of Punjab: 4
• BC/OBC (Women) of Punjab: 3
• Freedom Fighter (Women) of Punjab: 1
• Locomotor Disability (Women) of Punjab: 1
• Intellectual Disability or multiple disabilities (Women) of Punjab: 1
• ESM (General): 2
• ESM (General) (Women) of Punjab: 2
• ESM (SC Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) of Punjab: 1
• ESM (SC Others) of Punjab: 2
• ESM (BC/OBC) of Punjab: 1

The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased without prior notice.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science or an equivalent degree from a recognised university.
• Punjabi: You must have passed Matriculation (10th) with Punjabi as one of the subjects.
• Computer Knowledge: You must know how to operate computers.
• Domicile: Only Punjab domicile candidates of EWS, SC, BC/OBC, Ex-Serviceman, Freedom Fighter and PwBD categories can claim reservation. You must attach your category and domicile certificate.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 37 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per Hon'ble High Court and Punjab Government instructions.

Salary

• You will get a fixed salary of Rs. 29,200 per month as per the Punjab and Haryana High Court letter dated 12.09.2024 read with letter dated 03.12.2024.
• This is an adhoc post, so the pay is the outcome of the SLP pending before the Hon'ble High Court.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in this notice.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Written Examination: Two subjects — English Composition (50 marks, 33% qualifying) and General Knowledge (50 marks, 33% qualifying). You must score at least 40% in aggregate to be considered.
2. Computer Proficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates (on the basis of the merit list) equal to ten times the number of vacancies will be called for a Word Processing and Spreadsheet test.

The written test will be held tentatively in July 2026. Exact date, time and venue will be displayed on the notice board and on ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in. No separate intimation will be sent, so check the website often.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed proforma from ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in (Employment Notice No. 2 of 2026).
2. Fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS with complete details.
3. Attach attested copies of qualification proof, date of birth proof, category certificate and two passport size photographs.
4. Put the application in an envelope superscribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CLERK ON ADHOC BASIS" — one application per envelope.
5. Send it by post to reach Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana, New Judicial Courts Complex, Ludhiana by 6 June 2026 (5:00 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 6 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Written Exam Date: Tentatively July 2026
• Computer Proficiency Test: To be announced

• Handle file processing and maintain court records in the Sessions Division
• Prepare letters, notices, and official documents
• Enter case data into court software and registers
• Assist judicial officers and senior staff with daily administrative work
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence of the court office
• Work on word processing and spreadsheet tasks as needed
• Keep proper records and files ready for hearings