Prepare for PSSSB Assistant District Attorney 2026 with BNS, BNSS, BSA, old-to-new law mapping, Punjab GK, Punjabi Legal Glossary and MCQ-based strategy.
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The Punjab ADA 2026 official notification is released by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab.
| Particular | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab |
| Exam / Recruitment | Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 |
| Advertisement Published | 24.04.2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney |
| Group | Group-B |
| Total Posts | 170 |
| Online Application Start | 30.04.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 20.05.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Student Note: Punjab ADA 2026 is not an expected vacancy page. It is an officially notified recruitment. Serious aspirants should not wait. The post count, eligibility, application dates, selection method and syllabus are officially available.
Punjab ADA 2026 is a major opportunity for law graduates and practising advocates who want to enter prosecution service.
DLM Expert Insight: Punjab ADA 2026 is not only a general law exam. It is a prosecution-focused exam with BNS, BNSS, BSA, old-to-new criminal law mapping, Punjab-specific awareness, Punjabi legal terms and MCQ-based selection.
| Event | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 24.04.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30.04.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.05.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20.05.2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Result / Merit List | To be notified |
| Counselling / Document Verification | To be notified |
Important Advice: Candidates should regularly check the PSSSB official website for roll number, syllabus, written exam date, admit card, examination centre, result, merit list and future recruitment updates.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam / Recruitment | Punjab Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2026 |
| Popular Name | Punjab ADA Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab |
| Department | Punjab Government, Department of Justice |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 |
| Advertisement Published | 24.04.2026 |
| Total Posts | 170 |
| Reserved for Women | 56 posts across categories |
| Group | Group-B |
| Application Dates | 30.04.2026 to 20.05.2026 |
| Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Selection | Written Exam + Counselling / Document Verification |
| Written Exam Type | Objective MCQ |
| Mode | OMR-based |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Part A | 40 questions / 40 marks |
| Part B | 80 questions / 80 marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Unattempted Questions | No credit or discredit |
| Key Laws | BNSS, BNS, BSA, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, CPC, Constitution |
| Special Areas | Punjab Excise Act, IT Act with Cyber Law, Prevention of Corruption Act, Punjabi Legal Glossary |
The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab conducts the Punjab Assistant District Attorney recruitment.
The Board is responsible for:
The Board recruits staff for Group-B, Group-C and Group-D services of Punjab Government departments according to the demands received from departments.
The Assistant District Attorney is a prosecution-related legal post under the Punjab Government.
An ADA may be involved in:
This exam is especially important for:
DLM Expert Insight: Punjab ADA preparation requires law clarity, MCQ practice, old-to-new criminal law mapping, Punjabi legal terms, Punjab GK, negative marking strategy and proper document readiness for counselling.
The official advertisement notifies 170 posts of Assistant District Attorney, including 56 posts reserved for women across categories.
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 76 | 26 |
| SC (M&B) | 16 | 06 |
| SC (R&O) | 13 | 05 |
| BC | 20 | 07 |
| Ex-Servicemen General | 06 | 02 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B) | 02 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen SC (R&O) | 03 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen BC | 02 | — |
| Sports General | 02 | 01 |
| Sports SC (M&B) | 02 | — |
| Sports SC (R&O) | 02 | — |
| PwD Ortho | 02 | 01 |
| PwD Visually Impaired | 01 | — |
| PwD Hearing Impaired | 02 | 01 |
| PwD ID/MD | 02 | 01 |
| Freedom Fighter | 02 | 01 |
| EWS | 17 | 05 |
| Total | 170 | 56 |
Important Note: The number of vacancies and category-wise classification may be changed by the department during the recruitment process.
The official qualification for Punjab ADA 2026 includes:
The cut-off date to determine minimum educational and other qualifications will be the last date for submission of application forms, unless otherwise specifically provided in the relevant rules.
For direct appointment, the candidate must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects, or any equivalent examination in Punjabi language as specified by the Government.
Important Note: Do not ignore Punjabi. Apart from the qualification requirement, the written syllabus also includes Punjabi language in Part A and Legal Glossary in Punjabi including Revenue terms in Punjabi in Part B.
Age is calculated as on 01.01.2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| General Upper Age | 37 years |
| SC / BC residents of Punjab | 42 years |
| State and Central Government Employees | 45 years |
| PwD residents of Punjab | 47 years |
| Widows, Divorcees and Certain Married Women | Relaxed up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen residents of Punjab | As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 |
Important Advice: Candidates should carefully check the age calculation date, category relaxation, Punjab domicile requirements, ex-servicemen rules, PwD rules and women category relaxation before applying.
The official advertisement mentions the pay as:
The pay is mentioned according to the 7th Central Pay Scale.
This is a government legal post with prosecution-related duties. It requires strong legal knowledge, courtroom understanding, public law awareness, ethical responsibility and practical command over criminal law.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD and LDESM of Punjab State only | ₹500 |
| Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only | ₹750 |
| All other categories | ₹1500 |
The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Important Advice: Candidates should pay the fee carefully through the prescribed online mode only. If the fee is not paid properly, the application may be treated as incomplete.
Candidates must apply online through the official website:
sssb.punjab.gov.in
Candidates can apply online only from 30.04.2026 to 20.05.2026. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Application Advice: After submitting the application form, no correction will be allowed. Candidates must fill the form carefully.
The Punjab ADA selection process includes:
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. Candidates will be called for counselling/document verification according to merit and category-wise vacancies.
Important Note: Appearing in the written exam, getting a name in the merit list or being called for counselling does not automatically give the candidate a right to recommendation. Final recommendation depends on complete eligibility verification.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | GK & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, ICT | 40 | 40 | MCQ |
| Part B | Subject / Law | 80 | 80 | MCQ |
| Total | — | 120 | 120 | MCQ |
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | OMR Sheet |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Unattempted Questions | No credit or discredit |
DLM Expert Insight: Law carries 80 out of 120 questions, so Part B will strongly influence your final merit. But Part A cannot be ignored because it contains Punjab GK, current affairs, reasoning, Punjabi, English and ICT.
Each question carries 1 mark.
For every wrong answer, 1/4 mark, i.e. 0.25 mark, will be deducted.
Unattempted questions will receive no credit or discredit.
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.
If two or more candidates secure equal marks:
Part A carries 40 questions / 40 marks.
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Part B carries 80 questions / 80 marks.
The official Part B syllabus includes:
DLM Expert Insight: Punjab ADA 2026 is unique because the law syllabus includes both new criminal laws and older criminal law references. Aspirants must prepare BNS, BNSS and BSA, along with comparative understanding of IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
The official Punjab ADA 2026 syllabus directly includes:
This means students must prepare the new criminal laws from Day 1.
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DLM Expert Insight: Do not prepare Punjab ADA 2026 only from old IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act notes. Build your preparation around BNS, BNSS, BSA and old-to-new criminal law mapping.
Punjab ADA 2026 is unique because the official syllabus includes both:
So students should prepare old and new criminal laws together.
| Old Law | New Law |
|---|---|
| Indian Penal Code, 1860 | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
For every important topic, prepare:
Prepare old-to-new comparison for:
Apart from criminal laws, the official syllabus also includes:
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The official Part B syllabus includes Legal Glossary in Punjabi including Revenue terms in Punjabi.
This is a very important scoring area because many law graduates ignore Punjabi legal terminology.
Prepare Punjabi equivalents and meanings of terms like:
DLM Expert Insight: Legal Punjabi glossary can become a rank-improving area because it is specific, limited and often ignored by aspirants.
Part A has 40 questions / 40 marks. It covers GK, current affairs, Punjab history and culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English and ICT.
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Focus on offences, ingredients, punishments, exceptions, differences and old-to-new comparison with IPC.
Focus on arrest, investigation, cognizance, charge, trial, bail, judgment, appeal, revision and old-to-new comparison with CrPC.
Focus on relevancy, admissions, confessions, dying declaration, documents, burden of proof, presumptions, witnesses and old-to-new comparison with Evidence Act.
Focus on jurisdiction, pleadings, decree, execution, appeals, review, revision and injunctions.
Focus on Fundamental Rights, DPSP, writs, judicial review, federalism and important constitutional principles.
Focus on definitions, offences, punishments, powers, procedure and MCQs.
Focus on cyber offences, electronic records, digital signatures, intermediary liability and cyber evidence.
Focus on public servant, offences, sanction, trial, punishment and presumptions.
Focus on legal terms, revenue terms, translation and Punjabi legal vocabulary.
Focus on Punjab GK, current affairs, reasoning, Punjabi, English and ICT.
If you are serious about Punjab ADA 2026, you need a structured preparation system.
Doon Law Mentor's Punjab ADA preparation system is designed for aspirants who want official-syllabus-based, updated and exam-focused preparation for the written exam and counselling stage.
Complete Preparation for Written Exam and Counselling Stage
Best for aspirants who want complete Punjab ADA 2026 preparation covering Part A, Part B Law, BNS-BNSS-BSA, old-to-new mapping, Punjabi legal glossary and MCQ practice.
Course Focus:
Best for Objective Practice, Speed and Accuracy
This is useful for aspirants who want exam-level MCQ practice, revision and negative marking management.
Test Series Focus:
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This program is useful for aspirants who want focused preparation of the new criminal laws along with old IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act mapping.
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Before joining the complete course, you can watch our free Punjab ADA strategy videos.
These videos will help you understand the official notification, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation roadmap, BNS-BNSS-BSA strategy, old-to-new law mapping and common mistakes.
Punjab ADA 2026 Notification Explained
Punjab ADA Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution
Punjab ADA Law Syllabus Breakdown
BNS, BNSS and BSA for Punjab ADA
Old-to-New Criminal Law Mapping Strategy
Punjab ADA Part A Strategy
Legal Glossary in Punjabi Strategy
Punjab ADA Mock Test Strategy
Free videos are helpful for direction. But selection requires structured preparation, MCQ practice, revision, official syllabus coverage and mentorship.
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Doon Law Mentor's Punjab ADA preparation system is designed for serious aspirants who want updated, structured and official-syllabus-based preparation.
Official syllabus-based preparation
BNS, BNSS and BSA coverage
Old-to-new criminal law mapping
CPC and Constitutional Law
Punjab Excise Act preparation
IT Act and Cyber Law
Legal Glossary in Punjabi
Punjab GK and culture
Punjabi and English
Reasoning and ICT
Objective MCQ practice
Negative marking strategy
Simple bilingual explanation
App-based learning
Structured revision
Expert mentorship
We believe that legal education should be simple, structured and result-oriented.
Aspirants should not feel lost between bare acts, old notes, random PDFs and scattered videos. They need a clear roadmap and disciplined preparation system.
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Most aspirants do not fail because they are not hardworking.
They fail because their preparation is not structured.
1. Treating Punjab ADA like a generic law exam
2. Ignoring BNS, BNSS and BSA
3. Studying only old IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act notes
4. Ignoring old-to-new law mapping
5. Ignoring CPC
6. Ignoring Constitutional Law
7. Ignoring Punjab Excise Act
8. Ignoring IT Act and Cyber Law
9. Ignoring Legal Glossary in Punjabi
10. Ignoring Punjab History and Culture
11. Ignoring Punjabi language
12. Ignoring ICT and reasoning
13. Not practicing MCQs
14. Ignoring negative marking
15. Not preparing documents for counselling
16. Not checking PSSSB website regularly
17. Not maintaining an error notebook
18. Not solving full-length mock tests
Doon Law Mentor's Punjab ADA preparation system gives you:
Aspirants should divide preparation into four stages.
In this stage, focus on official notification understanding, exam pattern understanding, Part A syllabus mapping, Part B law syllabus mapping, BNS basics, BNSS basics, BSA basics, old-to-new criminal law mapping basics, Punjabi eligibility and syllabus understanding and legal glossary basics.
In this stage, focus on BNS provisions, BNSS procedure flow, BSA evidence concepts, IPC to BNS mapping, CrPC to BNSS mapping, Evidence Act to BSA mapping, CPC important provisions, Constitution, Punjab Excise Act, Cyber Law, Prevention of Corruption Act and Punjabi Legal Glossary.
In this stage, focus on law MCQs, Part A MCQs, topic-wise tests, section-wise tests, full-length mock tests, OMR practice, negative marking practice, wrong answer analysis, revision charts and Legal Punjabi glossary quizzes.
In this stage, focus on bare Act revision, short notes revision, old-to-new mapping revision, legal glossary revision, Punjab GK revision, Punjabi and English revision, full mock practice, document checklist, Bar practice proof, category certificates, application form printout and counselling preparation.
Final Advice: Do not wait. Punjab ADA 2026 is officially notified and the syllabus is available. Start structured preparation now.
After the written exam, candidates will be called for counselling/document verification based on merit and category-wise vacancies.
Candidates called for counselling will be considered only according to their eligibility and the category/post code under which they applied. Final recommendation will be made only after the candidate proves eligibility in all respects.
Important Advice: Selection is not completed only by scoring well in the written examination. Candidates must also prove eligibility during counselling and document verification.
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Punjab ADA Exam 2026 is the Assistant District Attorney recruitment conducted by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab, under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026.
Yes. The official notification is released for 170 Assistant District Attorney posts.
Punjab ADA Exam 2026 is conducted by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab.
The official advertisement number is 09 of 2026.
A total of 170 Assistant District Attorney posts are notified.
Online applications start from 30.04.2026, and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 20.05.2026.
The candidate should possess a professional Bachelor of Law degree or equivalent recognised qualification, should be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961, and should have 2 years' experience of practice at the Bar.
Yes. The official qualification includes 2 years' experience of practice at the Bar.
Yes. The candidate must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or equivalent Punjabi qualification as specified by the Government.
The minimum age is 18 years, and the general upper age limit is 37 years as on 01.01.2026, subject to category-wise relaxations.
The fee is ₹500 for Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD and LDESM of Punjab State only; ₹750 for SC and BC of Punjab State only; and ₹1500 for all other categories.
The written exam has 120 MCQs / 120 marks in 2 hours. Part A has 40 questions / 40 marks, and Part B has 80 questions / 80 marks.
Yes. The exam will be MCQ-based and the OMR sheet will be used for answering questions.
Yes. Each question carries 1 mark, and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted.
Part A includes General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, Punjabi, English and ICT.
Part B is the law subject section and carries 80 questions / 80 marks. It includes BNS, BNSS, BSA, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, CPC, Punjab Excise Act, Constitutional Law, IT Act with Cyber Law, Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, Prevention of Corruption Act and Punjabi Legal Glossary.
Yes. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — BNS is included in the official Part B law syllabus.
Yes. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — BNSS is included in the official Part B law syllabus.
Yes. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — BSA is included in the official Part B law syllabus.
Yes. The official syllabus includes BNS, BNSS and BSA along with the old IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. Therefore, aspirants should prepare old-to-new criminal law mapping.
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.
Candidates will be called for counselling/document verification based on written merit and category-wise vacancies. Final recommendation depends on complete eligibility verification.
Yes. Doon Law Mentor provides structured Punjab ADA preparation covering Part A, Part B Law, BNS, BNSS, BSA, old-to-new criminal law mapping, CPC, Constitution, Punjab Excise, Cyber Law, Punjabi Legal Glossary and MCQ practice.
Yes. Doon Law Mentor provides Punjab ADA Test Series for objective practice, speed, accuracy, revision, full-length mocks and negative marking strategy.
If you are serious about becoming an Assistant District Attorney in Punjab, this is the right time to begin structured preparation.
Punjab ADA 2026 is officially notified.
There are 170 posts.
The exam is objective MCQ-based.
Law carries 80 out of 120 questions.
The official syllabus includes BNS, BNSS and BSA.
The official syllabus also includes IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
Old-to-new criminal law mapping matters.
CPC matters.
Constitutional Law matters.
Punjab Excise Act matters.
Cyber Law matters.
Punjabi Legal Glossary matters.
Punjab GK matters.
Negative marking matters.
Counselling documents matter.
You need:
Doon Law Mentor's Punjab ADA preparation system is designed to help you prepare with a complete roadmap.
Your preparation should not be random.
Your preparation should be structured.
Your preparation should be updated.
Your preparation should be exam-focused.
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