District Court Ludhiana Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 56 Posts

The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana, has officially released an employment advertisement for the District Court Ludhiana Clerk Recruitment 2026. Under Employment Notification No. 2 of 2026, applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill 56 posts of Clerk on an ad-hoc basis. If you are actively preparing for state-level judicial opportunities, make sure to frequently check the latest Punjab government jobs on our primary portal.

Candidates must carefully note that this recruitment is strictly on an ad-hoc/temporary basis for a period of six months, or until regular appointments are formally made by the Hon’ble High Court—whichever is earlier. The last date for the submission of the offline application by post is 6 June 2026 till 5:00 PM. Read the complete details below regarding category-wise vacancies, salary, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step application procedure.

District Court Ludhiana Clerk Recruitment 2026 Main Dates

Ensure that your offline application package reaches the concerned office well before the official deadline to avoid postal delays.

District Court Ludhiana Clerk Vacancy & Salary Highlights

The essential administrative details regarding the vacancy package and the fixed remuneration are outlined below:

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The 56 vacancies are systematically distributed among various reservation categories as per the guidelines of the Punjab Government:

Eligibility Criteria and Job Requirements

Candidates must successfully satisfy the minimum qualifications and parameters explicitly specified in the employment notice before applying.

Educational Qualification and Language

• Education Major: Must possess a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
• Matriculation: Must have passed the Matriculation (10th) examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects.
• Computer Skills: Must possess adequate proficiency in basic computer operations.

Age Limit and Area Specifications

Age Limit: Candidate’s age should strictly be between 18 to 37 years as of January 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be given standard age relaxation exactly as per the instructions of the Honorable High Court and the Government of Punjab.

Domicile Rule: Only EWS, Scheduled Caste, BC/OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and Freedom Fighter candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile are eligible to claim reservation benefits. All reserved category candidates must attach a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority, otherwise, they will be automatically considered under the General category.

District Court Ludhiana Selection Method

To secure a spot on the final merit list, candidates will undergo a two-tier evaluation process. Review the Jobs4U Syllabus 2026 portal to help structure your written exam preparation.

1. Written Examination: Candidates will first appear in a written examination which will consist of two distinct subjects:
   • English Composition (50 Marks) – Minimum 33% qualifying required.
   • General Knowledge (50 Marks) – Minimum 33% qualifying required.
   • Note: A minimum aggregate score of 40% across both subjects is mandatory to be considered for an appointment.
2. Computer Proficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates (up to 10 times the total number of vacancies based on the written exam merit list) will be called for a Computer Proficiency Test covering basic Word Processing and Spreadsheets.
3. Examination Venue: Office of the District and Sessions Judge, New Judicial Court Complex, Ludhiana. The exact details and dates will be displayed on the official website and the office notice board.

How to Apply for District Court Ludhiana Clerk Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must physically complete the offline application process by carefully following these steps:

1. Download the prescribed application form proforma (attached to Employment Notification No. 2/2026) directly from the official website: https://ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in/
2. Fill the application form legibly in Capital Letters with complete and accurate details.
3. Attach two recent passport-size photographs (paste one on the right side of the proforma and staple the other).
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant testimonials, including your educational qualification proof, date of birth proof, category certificate, domicile/residence certificate, and a valid photo ID proof (such as an Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card).
5. Place the completely filled form and all documents securely in a strong envelope labeled: “Application for the post of Clerk on Ad-hoc Basis”. Note: Each envelope should contain only one application.
6. Send the application via post or submit it by hand so that it reaches the following address on or before 6 June 2026 till 5:00 PM:Address:
   Office of the District and Sessions Judge,
   New Judicial Court Complex,
   Ludhiana, Punjab.

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