Punjab & Haryana 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 .
Punjab & Haryana Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025 Important Dates
Application Start Date: 01 June 2025Application Last Date: 31 July 2025 (till 5:00 PM)Exam Date: Notify Later
Punjab & Haryana Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025 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
Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025 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
Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam 2025 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 35 yearsMaximum Age: 45 years as on 31 July 2025 Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, BC, PwBD (Punjab only)
Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam- 2025 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 category40 cases/year for reserved categories (past 3 years)
Passed Matric with Punjabi as a subject
Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam -2025 Selection Process
Written Exam
Interview Test
Document Verification
Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam- 2025 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”
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