• Minimum Age: Candidate must have attained the age of 35 years as on 14.09.2026.
• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree of a recognized university, preferably with Social Science / Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry as one of the subjects, OR a degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Relevant Experience: At least 02 (two) years experience in the field of social work / social welfare OR association with field work, research, or teaching in Government Departments, College, University, or similar academic institution in the areas of family welfare or problems of women and children.
• Tenure & Attachment: Approved panel for a term of three (03) years by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana, attached with the Family Courts at Kapurthala Sessions Division including Camp Courts at Sultanpur Lodhi, Bholath, and Phagwara.
Family Court Kapurthala Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Counsellor Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 27, 2026
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must have attained a minimum age of 35 years as on the application deadline of 14.09.2026.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Educational Degrees & Social Welfare / Mediation Experience
Interaction / Personal Interview before Principal Judge & High Court Approval
Applications complete in all respects must reach the Court of Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala up to 14.09.2026 before 5:00 PM. The selection of counsellors will be made on the basis of eligibility criteria, social work/legal background, and personal interview/interaction. The final panel of counsellors will be approved for a term of three years by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Degree (Social Science / Sociology / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law) | ||
| Professional Social Work & Family Dispute Resolution Experience (Min 2 Years) | ||
| Knowledge of Family Courts Act 1984, Conciliation Protocols & Gender Sensitivity | ||
| Interaction & Suitability Assessment before Principal Judge |
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- Strict Minimum Age Criterion: Candidates must have attained the age of 35 years as on the application deadline (14.09.2026); younger candidates are legally ineligible for empanelment.
- Mandatory 2-Year Welfare/Social Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years documented experience in social welfare, family/women/children counseling, teaching, or research is compulsory.
- Physical Application Submission Deadline: Complete applications with self-attested copies of degrees and experience certificates must reach the Court of Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala by 14.09.2026 before 5:00 PM.
- Jurisdiction Coverage: Empanelled counsellors will be required to serve across the Kapurthala Sessions Division, including Camp Courts at Sultanpur Lodhi, Bholath, and Phagwara.
- High Court Final Approval: Final appointment is contingent upon approval of the recommended panel by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
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Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model
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Honorarium / fee per sitting or referred case in accordance with the Family Courts Act and High Court of Punjab & Haryana directives.
Honorarium / sitting fee per case or per sitting as prescribed under the Family Courts (Punjab) Rules and approved by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
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Application Procedure
- Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for the appointment of counsellors.
- Applications, complete in all respects, must reach the Court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala, by 14.09.2026 before 5:00 PM.
- For further details and terms and conditions, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the District Court Kapurthala.
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Published
Aug 27, 2026
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Educational Degrees & Social Welfare / Mediation Experience
Interaction / Personal Interview before Principal Judge & High Court Approval
Applications complete in all respects must reach the Court of Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala up to 14.09.2026 before 5:00 PM. The selection of counsellors will be made on the basis of eligibility criteria, social work/legal background, and personal interview/interaction. The final panel of counsellors will be approved for a term of three years by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
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The applications complete in all respects must reach the Office of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Kapurthala on or before September 14, 2026, before 5:00 PM.
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