The notification for direct recruitment to the Punjab Superior Judicial Service for the year 2023-24 outlines various aspects of the recruitment process. Here’s a comprehensive summary of the key details:
Vacancies:
- Total vacancies: 21.
- Categories: General (10), General Economically Weaker Sections Punjab (1), Scheduled Caste Others Punjab (4, including 1 backlog), Scheduled Caste (Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh) Punjab (3, including 1 backlog), Backward Class Punjab (3, including 1 backlog).
Pay Scale:
- The pay scale is in the Revised Pay Level J-5 in the Pay Matrix, starting at Rs. 144840/-, corresponding to the existing pay scale of Rs. 51550-63070.
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Professional Experience: Must have been enrolled as an Advocate for a minimum of seven years, with proof of independent engagement and conducting a specified number of cases per year.
- Income Tax: Must be an income tax assessee for at least three assessment years preceding the application, with a gross professional income of not less than Rs. 5 lakhs per annum (Rs. 3 lakhs for reserved categories).
- Language: Must have passed matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects.
Age Limit:
- Age range: 35 to 45 years as on the last date of submission of applications (22.12.2023).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/BC categories of Punjab State.
Examination Details:
- Selection process: Includes a written test and a viva-voce.
- Written test: 750 marks.
- Viva-voce: 250 marks.
Application Fee:
- General/EWS/other State category candidates: Rs. 1000/-.
- SC/BC/PwD category candidates of Punjab State: Rs. 500/-.
Last Date of Application:
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted to the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh through the Co-ordination Branch, in an envelope superscribed as “Application for the post of Additional District Judge in the State of Punjab”.
Other Important Information:
Various important conditions, such as the necessity for a complete application, category choice, and the requirement of a ‘No Objection Certificate’ during the viva-voce for government employees, are mentioned.
Details on reservation, examination, syllabus, and format are provided.
The notification advises regular visits to the official website of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana (www.highcourtchd.gov.in) for updates.
For complete information, including detailed eligibility criteria, application format, and examination syllabus, it’s recommended to refer directly to the notification and its annexures.
Official Notification
