Punjab Govt Law Officer Recruitment 2023: Eligibility & Vacancies

Registration with Bar Council: Candidates must be registered with the Bar Council.
Advocate Experience: Candidates should have experience practicing as an advocate.
Income Requirements for Senior Additional Advocate General: Minimum income of Rs 20 lakh in the past three years.
Legal Background: Candidates should not have any legal cases against them.
Compliance with Laws: All rules under the Punjab Law Officers Act 2017 apply during the selection process.
Citizenship and Bar Council Registration: Applicants must be citizens of India and registered under the Advocates Act, 1961.
Years of Practice: Applicants must have standing as a practicing advocate for years as specified against the respective category.
Income Tax and Professional Income: Candidates should be income tax payees with a minimum gross annual professional income in the last three years as per the category.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold an LLB degree and have practical experience in court.

Total Vacancies: 236 Law Officer positions
Recruiting Board: Punjab Government
Job Title: Law Officer (including Senior Assistant Advocate General, among others)
Application Method: Offline and Email
Job Location: Punjab
Official Website: punjab.gov.in

Senior Assistant Advocate General: 2 (General, Chandigarh)
Assistant Advocate General: 26 (General, Chandigarh), 6 (General, Delhi), 10 (SC, Chandigarh), 2 (SC, Delhi)
Senior Deputy Advocate General: 25 (General, Chandigarh), 5 (SC, Chandigarh)
Deputy Advocate General: 41 (General, Chandigarh), 4 (General, Delhi), 14 (SC, Chandigarh), 2 (SC, Delhi)
Assistant Advocate General: 63 (General, Chandigarh), 6 (General, Delhi), 22 (SC, Chandigarh), 1 (SC, Delhi)
Advocate on Record: 5 (SC, Delhi), 2 (SC, Delhi)
Total: 157 (General, Chandigarh and Delhi), 21 (General, Delhi), 51 (SC, Chandigarh), 7 (SC, Delhi)

5% Seats for Punjab Prosecution and Litigation Group A: Reserved for candidates from this group.