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Family Court Patiala Counsellor Recruitment 2026 – 10 Posts (6 Family + 4 Child) | Apply by 14 Sep (16:00)
Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala (Sessions Division including Camp Courts)
Punjab - Punjab
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Vacancies
10
Salary
Honorarium as per State Government (not quantified in the PDF)
Last Date
14 Sept 2026
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Family Court, Patiala Important Dates 2026
Application Start Date25 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply14 Sept 2026Closing Soon
Family Court, Patiala Application Fee 2026
No Fee
Family Court, Patiala Age Limit 2026
Minimum Age
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Family Court, Patiala Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Honorarium as per State Government (not quantified in the PDF)
Family Court, Patiala Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Age: 35 years or above as on 14-09-2026
- Qualification: Graduate preferably in Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry or Law with 2 years experience in social work and welfare or field work, research or teaching in a Government department, college or university in family, women or children welfare with impeccable integrity
- Fee: No fee
Family Court, Patiala Qualification / Education
- Qualification: Graduate preferably Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry or Law with 2 years in family or welfare work
Family Court, Patiala Job Details & Overview
Overview
| Organisation | Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala - Sessions Division (HQ Patiala plus Camp Courts at Nabha, Samana and Rajpura) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Family Counsellor and Child Counsellor - panel for counselling and conciliation - Endst. No. 10572 dated 25-08-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 (6 Family Counsellor plus 4 Child Counsellor with HQ 3+1 and 3 camp courts 1+1 each) |
| Qualification | Graduate preferably Social Science or Law with 2 years in family or welfare work and 35 plus age |
| Job Location | Patiala, Punjab (HQ plus Nabha, Samana and Rajpura) |
| Application Mode | Offline to the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Patiala |
| Last Date | 14/09/2026 by 16:00 with interaction on 22/09/2026 at 11:00 |
| Official Website | https://patiala.dcourts.gov.in |
Vacancy Details - Post Wise
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Family Counsellor (HQ Patiala 3 + Nabha 1 + Samana 1 + Rajpura 1) | 6 |
| Child Counsellor (HQ Patiala 1 + Nabha 1 + Samana 1 + Rajpura 1) | 4 |
| Total | 10 |
Hint 4 posts equals HQ only - full 10 is HQ 4 plus 6 from the 3 camp courts (1+1 each).
Eligibility Details
- Graduate of a recognized university - preferably Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry as one subject or Law
- Two years experience in social work and welfare or field work, research or teaching in a Government department, college or university in family, women or children welfare
- Impeccable integrity and 35 years or above as on the last date
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 14-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum all | 35 years or above |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No fee |
Selection Process
- Interaction on 22-09-2026 at 11:00 at the Office of the Superintendent, District Courts Patiala; report at 11:00 AM with no TA or DA
- Duties are conciliation and settlement in family and marriage affairs, not to plead for a party, report to the Judge; term 3 years extendable and removable by the High Court without notice
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Endst. date | 25/08/2026 |
| Last application | 14/09/2026 by 16:00 |
| Interaction | 22/09/2026 at 11:00 |
Documents Required
- Annexed Form with testimonials to the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Patiala
How to Apply
- Send the offline application to the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Patiala, by 16:00 on 14-09-2026
Important Links (Official Only)
- eCourts: https://patiala.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/ (Public Notice Endst. 10572)
Family Court, Patiala Important Links
How to Apply for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala (Sessions Division including Camp Courts)'s Family Court Patiala Counsellor Recruitment 2026 – 10 Posts (6 Family + 4 Child) | Apply by 14 Sep (16:00) before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala (Sessions Division including Camp Courts) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of No Fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 14 Sept 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Family Court, Patiala Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Family Court, Patiala Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala (Sessions Division including Camp Courts) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala (Sessions Division including Camp Courts) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 14 Sept 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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Family Court, Patiala Recruitment FAQs
What is Family Court Patiala Counsellor Recruitment 2026 – 10 Posts (6 Family + 4 Child) | Apply by 14 Sep (16:00)?
Family Court Patiala Counsellor Recruitment 2026 – 10 Posts (6 Family + 4 Child) | Apply by 14 Sep (16:00) is a government recruitment notification published by Family Court, Patiala. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026 start on 25 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026 is 14 September 2026.
What is the application fee for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026?
No Fee
What is the qualification required for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026?
Qualification: Graduate preferably Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry or Law with 2 years in family or welfare work
How to apply for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Family Court, Patiala Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.