• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized University, preferably with Social Science / Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry as one of the subjects, or Law (LLB).
• Experience: At least 2 years experience in the field of Social Work / Welfare, or association with field work, research, or teaching in Government Departments, College, or University in the areas of family welfare or problems of women and children.
• Integrity: Must possess impeccable integrity.
• Age Limit: Must have attained the age of 35 years as on 14.09.2026.
Contractual / RegularAug. 31, 2026
Patiala Family Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 10 Family & Child Counsellor Posts
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Aug. 31, 2026Family Counsellor (Patiala HQ & Camp Courts)Child Counsellor (Patiala HQ & Camp Courts)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 25, 2026
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Starts
Aug 25, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 22, 2026
Application Window25 Aug – 14 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must have attained the age of 35 years as on the last date of application (14.09.2026). Upper age limit follows High Court / State rules for judicial counsellors (up to 62-65 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Offline Application Form Submission to District & Sessions Judge, Patiala by 14.09.2026 (4:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Screening of Qualifications and Social / Family Welfare Experience
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interaction / Interview at Superintendent Office, District Courts, Patiala on 22.09.2026 (11:00 AM)
OfflineMerit Scored
Panel Notification and 3-Year Empanelment Approval by Hon'ble High Court
OfflineQualifying Only
Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form with testimonials to the Office of District & Sessions Judge, Patiala before 4:00 PM on 14.09.2026. Shortlisted candidates must report for personal interaction on 22.09.2026 at 11:00 AM in the Office of Superintendent, District Courts, Patiala. Selected candidates will be empanelled for a 3-year term as approved by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
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Counsellors empanelled with the Family Courts of District Patiala (operating at Patiala Headquarters and Camp Courts in Nabha, Samana, and Rajpura) assist Principal Judges in statutory conciliation proceedings under Section 9 of the Family Courts Act, 1984. Duties involve conducting confidential counselling sessions with estranged spouses, identifying core root causes of marital breakdown, facilitating amicable settlement and reconciliation, advising on mutual consent divorce terms, evaluating child custody/visitation arrangements, and submitting formal objective counselling reports to the Family Court Judge. Empanelled counsellors do not plead or represent either party in legal proceedings. Work is scheduled around court working days and camp court hearing calendars.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Family Court Headquarters (District Court Complex, Patiala) or Cluster/Camp Courts at Nabha, Samana, and Rajpura, Punjab. The panel is constituted for a fixed term of three (03) years, subject to extension by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana or earlier termination without notice.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Engaged on a fee/honorarium basis under the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024: ₹600/- per sitting (up to 5 sittings per case) and a performance honorarium of ₹7,000/- for every successfully reconciled case upon passing of final judicial order. The position is a statutory empanelment role and does not confer any permanent cadre status or regular employee absorption in the Punjab Judicial Service. However, it confers prestigious judicial standing, mediation credentials, and recognized quasi-judicial dispute resolution experience.
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- Minimum Age Requirement of 35 Years: Candidates must have attained at least 35 years of age as on the last date of application (14 September 2026); candidates below 35 years are strictly ineligible.
- Mandatory 2-Year Social/Family Welfare Experience: Applicants must possess at least 2 years of documented experience in social work/welfare, or associated field work/teaching in government departments or academic institutions dealing with family/women/children problems.
- Offline Submission Deadline: Completed application proforma along with self-attested testimonials must reach the Office of District & Sessions Judge, Patiala before 4:00 PM on 14.09.2026.
- Reporting for Personal Interaction: Shortlisted candidates must report for personal interaction on 22 September 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Office of Superintendent, District Courts, Patiala; no TA/DA is provided.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Family Counsellor - Patiala Headquarters3
- Child Counsellor - Patiala Headquarters1
- Family Counsellor - Camp Court Nabha1
- Child Counsellor - Camp Court Nabha1
- Family Counsellor - Camp Court Samana1
- Child Counsellor - Camp Court Samana1
- Family Counsellor - Camp Court Rajpura1
- Child Counsellor - Camp Court Rajpura1
Total Vacancies10 Posts (Patiala: 4, Nabha: 2, Samana: 2, Rajpura: 2)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Honorarium under Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024: ₹600/- per sitting for every case (maximum 5 sittings per case) and ₹7,000/- for every reconciled case upon final judicial order.
Honorarium under Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024: ₹600/- per sitting (up to 5 sittings per case) and ₹7,000/- for every successfully reconciled case after final order.
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Application Procedure
- Applications are invited in a prescribed format (annexed to the notification).
- Candidates must submit their application form along with testimonials to the office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala.
- The application must reach the specified office before 4:00 PM on 14.09.2026.
- An interaction with the candidates will be held on 22.09.2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Candidates are required to report at the Office of Superintendent, District Courts, Patiala for the interaction.
- No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates for attending the interaction.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Published
Aug 25, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
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Exam Date
Sep 22, 2026
Application Window25 Aug – 14 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Offline Application Form Submission to District & Sessions Judge, Patiala by 14.09.2026 (4:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Screening of Qualifications and Social / Family Welfare Experience
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interaction / Interview at Superintendent Office, District Courts, Patiala on 22.09.2026 (11:00 AM)
OfflineMerit Scored
Panel Notification and 3-Year Empanelment Approval by Hon'ble High Court
OfflineQualifying Only
Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form with testimonials to the Office of District & Sessions Judge, Patiala before 4:00 PM on 14.09.2026. Shortlisted candidates must report for personal interaction on 22.09.2026 at 11:00 AM in the Office of Superintendent, District Courts, Patiala. Selected candidates will be empanelled for a 3-year term as approved by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
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Empanelled Counsellors facilitate conciliation and dispute settlement in matrimonial and child custody matters. Under the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024, counsellors receive an honorarium of ₹600/- per sitting (up to 5 sittings per case) and ₹7,000/- for every successfully reconciled case.
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