Essential Qualifications & Professional Experience:
• Educational Qualification: Graduate Degree from a recognized University, preferably with Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry as one of the subjects, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Experience Requirement: At least two (2) years of documented experience in the field of social work/welfare, or associated with field work, research, or teaching in Government Departments, College, University, or similar academic institutions in the areas of family welfare or problems of women and children.
• Tenure & Role: Empanelment for a period of three (3) years (or as directed by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana) purely on a per-sitting basis to assist Family Court Judges in resolving matrimonial, custody, and family disputes.
Amritsar District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Family Court Counsellor Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 28, 2026
Starts
Aug 24, 2026
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
The candidate must have attained the age of thirty-five (35) years as on 01.01.2026. No upper age limit is specified under the Punjab Family Courts Rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Submission of Application Proforma with Attested Documents by Post/Hand (Deadline: 14.09.2026, 5:00 PM)
Screening of Qualifications, Family Welfare Experience & Age Criteria
Personal Viva-Voce Interview & Original Document Verification
Selection Process:
1. Application: Candidates must submit the completed application form on prescribed proforma along with Gazetted Officer-attested copies of educational qualifications, date of birth proof, and social work experience certificates to the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Amritsar, District Court Complex, Ajnala Road, Amritsar before 05:00 PM on 14 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Scrutiny of applications and verification of minimum 2 years' family/women/child welfare experience and 35+ years age criterion.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an in-person Interview before the Selection Board. Announcements will be posted on the official website (https://amritsar.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments). No TA/DA will be paid.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Scrutiny of degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Law (LL.B.) | ||
| Depth of practical engagement in matrimonial reconciliation, domestic violence mitigation, and child welfare | ||
| Assessment of conflict de-escalation skills, empathy, neutrality, and understanding of the Family Courts Act, 1984 |
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- Offline Submission Deadline (14 September 2026, 5:00 PM): The completed application on the prescribed proforma, accompanied by Gazetted Officer-attested copies of educational qualifications, proof of date of birth, and social work experience certificates, must reach the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Amritsar, District Court Complex, Ajnala Road, Amritsar before 5:00 PM on 14.09.2026. Postal delays will not be condoned.
- Strict Age Eligibility (35+ Years): Candidates must have attained at least 35 years of age as on 01.01.2026; younger applicants are ineligible.
- Two Years' Mandatory Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of documented experience in social work, welfare of family, or problems of women and children in government departments, colleges, or recognized academic institutes.
- Gazette Attestation: All attached certificates must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Website Announcements: No individual letters will be issued; all interview schedules and shortlists will be published exclusively on https://amritsar.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Counsellor (Family Courts Counselling Centre)03 (Empanelment for 3 Years)
Remuneration & Earnings Structure
Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model
Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.
Honorarium structure governed by the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024:
1. ₹600/- per sitting for every case at an appropriate stage (preferably upon submission of counselling report to the Family Court), subject to a maximum of 5 sittings per case.
2. For every successfully reconciled matrimonial case, an honorarium of ₹7,000/- after passing of final order by the Family Court (inclusive of sitting fees).
3. Honorarium is revisable by 20% every five years by the High Court.
Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024 per-sitting / case reconciliation honorarium
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Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications on the prescribed proforma (attached at the end of the notice).
Required Documents:- Attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Attested copies of identity proof.
- Attested copies of experience documents.
- Proof of Date of Birth.
Applications, complete in all respects with attested copies of relevant documents from a Gazetted Officer, must reach the office of District and Sessions Judge, Amritsar, District Court Complex, Ajnala Road, Amritsar before 05:00 P.M of 14/09/2026. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be entertained.
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Nil. No application fee is required.
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Aug 28, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Submission of Application Proforma with Attested Documents by Post/Hand (Deadline: 14.09.2026, 5:00 PM)
Screening of Qualifications, Family Welfare Experience & Age Criteria
Personal Viva-Voce Interview & Original Document Verification
Selection Process:
1. Application: Candidates must submit the completed application form on prescribed proforma along with Gazetted Officer-attested copies of educational qualifications, date of birth proof, and social work experience certificates to the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Amritsar, District Court Complex, Ajnala Road, Amritsar before 05:00 PM on 14 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Scrutiny of applications and verification of minimum 2 years' family/women/child welfare experience and 35+ years age criterion.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an in-person Interview before the Selection Board. Announcements will be posted on the official website (https://amritsar.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments). No TA/DA will be paid.
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Candidates must be at least 35 years old as on 01.01.2026, hold a Graduate degree (preferably in Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry, or Law), and have at least 2 years of experience in social work or family/women/child welfare.
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