Ludhiana Court Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification and Language Requirement :
Candidates should have ;
Bachelor’s degree in Arts (BA), Science (B.Sc.), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Must have studied Punjabi as one of the subjects at Matriculation level.
Basic working knowledge of computer operations is required.

Age Limit and Eligibility Conditions :
Age must be between 18 and 37 years as on 01 January 2026.
Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Punjab Government and Hon’ble High Court rules.

Domicile and Reservation Guidelines :
Reservation benefits are applicable only for candidates belonging to Punjab domicile under ;
EWS.
SC (Scheduled Caste).
BC/OBC.
Ex-Servicemen.
Freedom Fighter category.
Valid caste/category certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.
Candidates failing to produce valid proof will be treated under the General category.

Selection Process (Clerk Recruitment 2026) :
The recruitment process consists of two stages: written examination followed by a skill assessment.
Written Examination ;
English Composition: 50 marks (minimum qualifying: 33%).
General Knowledge: 50 marks (minimum qualifying: 33%).
Overall minimum qualifying requirement: 40% aggregate marks.
Computer Skill Test ;
Candidates shortlisted (up to 10 times the number of vacancies based on merit) will be called
Assessment will focus on ;
Word processing skills.
Spreadsheet handling ability.
Examination Venue ;
Office of the District & Sessions Judge.
New Judicial Courts Complex, Ludhiana.
Exact schedule and instructions will be published on the official website and notice board.

Application Procedure (Offline Mode) :
Eligible candidates must apply through offline submission as per the instructions below ;
Download the prescribed application form (Employment Notice No. 2 of 2026) from the official website ;
https://ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in/
Fill the form carefully in capital letters with accurate details.
Attach two recent passport-size photographs ;
One pasted on the application form.
One stapled separately.
Attach attested copies of all required documents, including ;
Educational certificates.
Date of birth proof.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Domicile certificate.
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, etc.).

Submission Instructions :
Place all documents in a single envelope clearly superscribed as ;
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CLERK ON ADHOC BASIS”.
Only one application per envelope is allowed.
Send the application via post to ;
Office of the District & Sessions Judge,
New Judicial Courts Complex, Ludhiana.
Ensure the application reaches on or before 06 June 2026 (5:00 PM).