Lahore High Court Additional District & Sessions Judge Jobs 2026

The Lahore High Court, Lahore, through its Central Examination Secretariat, has announced vacancies for the position of Additional District & Sessions Judge (BS-20). This is an excellent opportunity for qualified legal professionals domiciled in Punjab to join the esteemed judiciary. Applications are invited on a “Prescribed Form” for posts that are initially temporary but are likely to become permanent, offering all associated fringe benefits.

Job Overview

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates applying for the Additional District & Sessions Judge BS-20 position must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Possess a degree in Law from a recognized University, or be a member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of ten years of practice as an Advocate of the High Court and courts subordinate to the High Court. This period of practice will be counted from the date of registration as a member of any Bar Association, as per Rules 7.10 & 7.18 of the Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules, 2023, and must fulfill the criteria laid down under Rule-7 of the Punjab Judicial Service Rules, 1994.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be not less than thirty-five years and not more than forty-five years of age as on 16.11.2026.
• Domicile: Must be domiciled in Punjab.

Quota Information

The Lahore High Court ensures equitable representation through the following quotas:

• Differently-abled Persons Quota: 3% of the total vacancies are reserved for differently-abled persons, in accordance with The Punjab Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981, as amended through Ordinance, 2015 (X of 2015).
• Minorities Quota: 5% of the vacancies are reserved for minorities, as per the Government of the Punjab Notification No. SOR-III (S & GAD) 1-35/93, dated 27.03.2010.

Selection Process and Conditions

The selection process for Additional District & Sessions Judge involves a comprehensive evaluation:

• Written Examination: A written examination will be conducted covering law and other subjects, as specified by the Regulations Wing of Services and General Administration Department, Government of the Punjab. Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 45% in aggregate to be eligible for the next stage.
• Psychological and Aptitude Test: Successful candidates from the written examination will undergo a psychological and aptitude test.
• Interview/Viva Voce: A mandatory interview/viva voce of 300 marks will be conducted. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% passing marks (150/300) in the interview to be declared successful.

Important Dates and Information

• Last Date for Application Submission: The final date for submitting online applications is 16.11.2026.
• Written Examination Date: The date for the written examination will be intimated to eligible candidates later.
• Disposal of Answer Books: Answer books of the examination will be disposed of after three months from the date of appointment of successful candidates. No representation or application regarding answer books will be entertained thereafter.

For any queries, candidates may contact the Registrar Lahore High Court, Lahore, at Tel: 042-99212951-66, Ext #329.

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