The High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh is recruiting for Additional District & Sessions Judge posts in both Haryana and Punjab states. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 25 vacancies in Haryana and 20 vacancies in Punjab. The notification was released on 01/06/2025. These are Regular positions. Eligible advocates from the Bar can apply starting from 01/06/2025 until the closing date of 31/07/2025. Applicants must be citizens of India, with specific domicile requirements for reserved categories in Haryana and Punjab respectively.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Additional District & Sessions Judge |
| Advt No. (Haryana) | No. 112 Gaz.I/VI.F.2 |
| Advt No. (Punjab) | No. 111 Gaz.I/VI.F.2 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Vacancies (Haryana) | 25 |
| Vacancies (Punjab) | 20 |
| Salary | Pay Level J-5 (Initial Rs. 1,44,840/-) |
| Applicant Eligible From (Haryana) | Haryana (for reservation), India (for General) |
| Applicant Eligible From (Punjab) | Punjab (for reservation), India (for General) |
| Job Location | Haryana and Punjab |
| Category | Judicial Service |
Post Details
Combined Vacancy Details:
| State | Vacancy Breakup (Category-wise & Women Reservation if applicable) |
| Haryana | General/Unreserved: 09, EWS Haryana: 03, DSC Haryana (backlog): 02, OSC Haryana (backlog): 01, BC-A Haryana (backlog): 04, BC-B Haryana (backlog): 02, ESM Haryana (backlog Gen-01 OSC-01): 02, PwBD Haryana (backlog VH-01 OH-01): 02, 25 |
| Punjab | General: 07 (Women: 02), EWS Punjab: 02, SC (Others) Punjab: 04 (Women: 01), SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh) Punjab (backlog): 02 (Women: 01), Backward Class Punjab (backlog): 03, PwBD (VH) Punjab: 01, SC (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh) Punjab (Anticipated): 01 (Women: 01), 20 |
Age should be 35 - 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories of Haryana and Punjab state only.
Exam Fee
Haryana Examination Fee:
| Category | Fee |
| General/Other State | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/BC/EWS/ESM/PwBD (Haryana Only) | Rs. 500/- |
| All Women Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Punjab Examination Fee:
| Category | Fee |
| General/Other State | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/BC/EWS/PwBD (Punjab Only) | Rs. 500/- |
Fee must be paid via Demand Draft favoring Registrar General, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh.
Essential Qualification
- Common for Both Haryana & Punjab Posts:
- Enrolled as an Advocate with not less than seven years of practice.
- Gross professional income not less than Rs. 5 lakhs per year (Rs. 3 lakhs for reserved categories).
- Conducted not less than 50 cases per year (40 for reserved) in preceding three years.
- For Haryana Posts:
- Knowledge of basic computer application.
- Passed 10th Grade (Matriculation) with Hindi as a subject.
- For Punjab Posts:
- Passed 10th Grade (Matriculation) with Punjabi as a subject.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type, if many applications; marks not counted for final result).
- Written Test (750 marks): Five papers covering Civil Law, Criminal Law, General Knowledge, and Language.
- Viva-Voce (250 marks): Assesses personality, English proficiency, GK, and analytical approach.
How to Apply
- Read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-1).
- Attach all necessary documents and photographs as listed.
- Submit the form by 31/07/2025, 5:00 PM through specified channels.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 01/06/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 31/07/2025 till 5:00 PM |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Haryana Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
| Punjab Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
FAQs
- Are members of Judicial Service eligible to apply?
- No, members of Judicial Service are not eligible to apply for this direct recruitment process.
- What is the age limit for applying?
- Candidates should be between 35 and 45 years of age as of 31/07/2025. Age relaxation is available for certain categories.