Ludhiana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026: 56 Vacancies, Apply Offline by June 6

Introduction

The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Ludhiana has announced the Ludhiana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 56 posts of Clerk on an adhoc basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a Sarkari Job in the Punjab judiciary. Interested and eligible candidates can Apply Offline by submitting their applications via post before the deadline. The recruitment is purely temporary for six months or until regular appointments are made by the Hon'ble High Court. Read on for complete details on Eligibility Criteria, Vacancies, Salary, and the application process.

Organization Overview

The District and Sessions Court, Ludhiana is a key judicial body under the Punjab and Haryana High Court. It oversees the administration of justice in the Ludhiana district and periodically recruits staff for various positions. This recruitment is conducted under Employment Notice No. 2 of 2026.

Post Details

The recruitment is for the post of Clerk (Adhoc Basis) with a total of 56 vacancies. The tenure is for six months or till regular appointments are made by the Hon'ble High Court, whichever is earlier. The monthly salary is fixed at ₹29,200/- as per the letter dated 12.09.2024 of the Govt. of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Core Education: Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA) or Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Matriculation: Must have passed matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in computer operations is required.

Domicile

Only candidates of Punjab domicile are eligible for reservation benefits under EWS, SC, BC/OBC, Ex-Serviceman, and Freedom Fighter categories. Reserved category candidates from other states will be considered under the General category if they do not possess a valid Punjab domicile/category certificate.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 to 37 years of age as on January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the instructions of the Hon'ble High Court and Punjab Government.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for any fee details.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Consists of two subjects: English Composition (50 marks) and General Knowledge (50 marks). Minimum 33% qualifying marks in each subject and 40% aggregate required.
2. Computer Proficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates (up to 10 times the number of vacancies) will be called for a test covering Word Processing and Spreadsheet.
3. Venue: Office of the District and Sessions Judge, New Judicial Courts Complex, Ludhiana.

Important Dates

Vacancy and Salary Highlights

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application proforma (Employment Notice No. 2 of 2026) from the official website: https://ludhiana.dcourts.gov.in/
2. Fill the application form legibly in CAPITAL LETTERS with complete particulars.
3. Attach two passport size photographs (one to be pasted on the right upper side of the proforma, one to be stapled).
4. Attach attested copies of all relevant testimonials including proof of qualification, date of birth, category certificate, domicile/residence certificate, and Aadhaar card/ID proof.
5. Place all documents in an envelope superscribed as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CLERK ON ADHOC BASIS". Each envelope must contain only one application.
6. Send the application by post to reach the office by the deadline: Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Ludhiana, New Judicial Courts Complex, Ludhiana — on or before June 6, 2026 by 5:00 PM.