The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially announced the PSSSB ADA Exam Date 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant District Attorney (ADA) posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 170 Assistant District Attorney vacancies in the Department of Home Affairs and Justice, Government of Punjab. Candidates who have successfully completed the application process can now begin their final preparations.
PSSSB ADA Exam Date 2026 Out
The PSSSB ADA Exam will be conducted on 02 August 2026 in multiple exam centres across the state. Thousands of aspirants who will be appearing in the exam must check their exact exam dates and must carry the PSSSB ADA Admit Card 2026 from the official portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in, once the download is activated. Till then, we advise the candidates to continue the preparation and for admit card updates, connect with our page.
PSSSB ADA 2026 Notification PDF
The detailed notification is now available for Assistant District Attorney posts on the official website at sssb.punjab.gov.in. This notification includes ADA posts related to application dates, number of posts, how to apply, and other details. Every candidate who wants to apply for these posts must cross-check all the details to avoid any type of disqualification. For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct download link of the notification PDF in the article.
PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released a notification for 170 Assistant District Attorney posts under Advt. No. 09/2026. Eligible law graduates was able to apply from 30 April to 20 May 2026 through the official website.
| PSSSB Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights | |
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney |
| Advt. No. | 09/2026 |
| Vacancy | 170 |
| Application Start Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s Law Degree |
| Age Limit | 18-42 years |
| Selection Process | Written Examination & Document Verification |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official website | https://sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Assistant District Attorney Vacancy 2026
The PSSSB has announced 170 posts for the post of Assistant District Attorney under the Advt. No. 09/2026. The board has released the category-wise vacancy details on the official website
| Sr. No. | Category | Total Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General | 76 | 26 |
| 02 | SC (M&B) | 16 | 06 |
| 03 | SC (R&O) | 13 | 05 |
| 04 | BC | 20 | 07 |
| 05 | Ex-Servicemen General | 06 | 02 |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B) | 02 | – |
| 07 | Ex-Servicemen SC (R&O) | 03 | – |
| 08 | Ex-Servicemen BC | 02 | – |
| 09 | Sports General | 02 | 01 |
| 10 | Sports SC (M&B) | 02 | – |
| 11 | Sports SC (R&O) | 02 | – |
| 12 | Physical Handicapped (Ortho) | 02 | 01 |
| 13 | Physical Handicapped (Visual) | 01 | – |
| 14 | Physical Handicapped (Hearing) | 02 | 01 |
| 15 | Physical Handicapped (ID/MD) | 02 | 01 |
| 16 | Freedom Fighter | 02 | 01 |
| 17 | Economically Weaker Section | 17 | 05 |
| Total | 170 | 56 |
Eligibility Criteria for Assistant District Attorney
The eligibility criteria for the PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 have been released along with a detailed notification by PSSSB. We have provided the detailed eligibility criteria below
- Education Qualification: Candidates must have an LLB (Law) degree from a recognised university, or be a Barrister (England/Ireland) or a member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland. They should also be eligible to enrol as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961 and have at least two years of practice experience at the bar.
- Punjabi Language Eligibility: Candidates who passed 10th with Punjabi as a compulsory subject.
- Age Limit– The candidate’s age should be between 18 and 42 years( As on 01/01/2026)
PSSSB ADA 2026: Application Fee
After filling out the online application form, candidates must pay the application fee for the PSSSB Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026. The application fee can be paid only through online mode
| Name of Category | Total Fees |
| Ex Serviceman, EWS, PWD and Lineal Descendants | Rs. 500 |
| Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes of Punjab | Rs. 750 |
| All other Categories | Rs. 1500 |
How To Apply For PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who are applying for the first time can easily apply online for the PSSSB Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 by following these simple steps.
- ਪੰਜਾਬ ਅਧੀਨ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਚੋਣ ਬੋਰਡ (PSSSB) ਦੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ sssb.punjab.gov.in ‘ਤੇ ਜਾਓ।
- ਹੋਮਪੇਜ ‘ਤੇ “ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀਆਂ” ਭਾਗ ‘ਤੇ ਕਲਿੱਕ ਕਰੋ।
- PSSSB ADA ਭਰਤੀ 2026 ਲਈ ਲਿੰਕ ਚੁਣੋ।
- ਆਪਣੀ ਈਮੇਲ ਆਈਡੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੋਬਾਈਲ ਨੰਬਰ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰ ਰਜਿਸਟ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ (OTR) ਭਰੋ।
- ਲੌਗਇਨ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਿੱਜੀ, ਵਿਦਿਅਕ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੇ ਵੇਰਵਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਫਾਰਮ ਭਰੋ।
- ਆਪਣੀ ਫੋਟੋ, ਦਸਤਖਤ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਕੈਨ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਕਾਪੀਆਂ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕਰੋ।
- ਆਪਣੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੇਣੀ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਫੀਸ ਔਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਦਾ ਕਰੋ।
- ਫਾਰਮ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀਕਰਨ ਪੰਨਾ ਡਾਊਨਲੋਡ ਕਰੋ।
- ਭਵਿੱਖ ਦੇ ਹਵਾਲੇ ਲਈ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਟਆਊਟ ਲਓ।
Selection Process for PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026
After the completion of the application process, the board will conduct the written examination to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant District Attorney. Candidates can check the selection process
- Written examination: Candidates who apply for the post will have to appear for a written examination of objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Document Verification: Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for document verification.
PSSSB ADA Salary 2026
The Assistant District Attorney (ADA) post under the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) offers a good government pay scale along with allowances and job security.
As per the official notification, the salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission (Pay Level-6). The starting basic pay for PSSSB ADA 2026 is approximately ₹35,400 per month, and the overall pay scale ranges around ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 depending on increments and service period.
Preparation Tips for PSSSB ADA Exam 2026
Candidates appearing for the PSSSB Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Exam 2026 should follow a well-planned preparation strategy to improve their performance. Here are some useful tips:
- Understand the latest PSSSB ADA syllabus and exam pattern before starting your preparation.
- Focus on core legal subjects such as BNS, BNSS, BSA, Constitution of India, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, and other prescribed laws.
- Prepare a daily study timetable and allocate more time to high-weightage legal topics.
- Practice previous year question papers and topic-wise MCQs to understand the question pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests regularly to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Revise important Bare Acts, landmark judgments, and legal provisions frequently.
- Strengthen your General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Mental Ability through daily practice.
- Make short notes of important legal provisions, amendments, and case laws for quick revision.
- Avoid random guessing in the exam, as negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.
- In the final weeks before the examination, focus on revision, mock tests, and analyzing your mistakes instead of starting new topics.
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