Punjab ADA Syllabus & Eligibility 2026: Updated MCQ Pattern (PPSC Advt. No. 09 of 2026)

Introduction

The Punjab Assistant District Attorney (ADA) examination, conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026, has moved to a streamlined, MCQ-only written test — 120 questions, 120 marks, 2 hours. The entire selection now compresses into a single, high-stakes paper. This blog gives you the most accurate, copy-paste-ready guide to the Punjab ADA syllabus and eligibility, curated by Sparsh Sir at JudiciaryPRO — with 13 years of experience and proven success in judiciary courses across Gurugram and Delhi NCR.

About the Punjab ADA Exam

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyPunjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
AdvertisementNo. 09 of 2026
PostAssistant District Attorney (ADA), Group-B
Mode of ExamMCQ (OMR-based)
Total Questions / Marks120 / 120 (1 mark per question)
Duration2 hours
Negative Marking0.25 per wrong answer; un-attempted = no credit/discredit
SectionsPart A (Annexure-1): 40 marks | Part B (Annexure-2): 80 marks
Official Websiteppsc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaRequirement
NationalityIndian citizen
EducationLLB from a Bar Council of India recognised university (verify latest notification)
Age Limit21 to 37 years (with category-wise relaxation as per Punjab rules)
Age RelaxationSC/ST/BC of Punjab: +5 | PwD: +10 | Ex-servicemen & widows: as per Punjab policy
Punjabi LanguageShould have passed Punjabi at Matric/Class 10 level (or equivalent); Punjabi tested in Part A
DomicileOpen to all Indian citizens; reservation benefits limited to Punjab residents
Bar EnrolmentStrongly advised; may be required at the time of joining

Exam Pattern (Advt. No. 09 of 2026)

PartTopicQuestionsMarksType
AGK & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, ICT (Annexure-1)4040MCQ
BQuestions from the Subject (Annexure-2)8080MCQ
Total120120MCQ

Visual Snapshot — Marks Split

Marks Distribution (out of 120)
Part B — Subject
  

 

80
Part A — General
  

 

40

Part A Syllabus (Annexure-1) — Weightage-wise

#TopicWeightage
1General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Polity, Environment, Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Economic issues, Indian History incl. freedom struggle, Sports, Cinema & Literature, Geography)10
2Punjab History & Culture (physical features, ancient history, social/religious/economic life, language & literature, Afghan/Mughal rule, Bhakti movement, Sufism, Sikh Gurus & Saints, Adi Granth, Sikh rulers, freedom movements of Punjab)5
3Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (logical/analytical 5 + basic numerical 3 + data analysis 2)10
4Punjabi (Gurmukhi) — shuddh-ashuddh, shabdjor, prefixes/suffixes, synonyms/antonyms, parts of speech, gender & number, akhan & muhavre, English-to-Punjabi translation, one-word substitution5
5English — basic grammar, subject-verb, adjectives & adverbs, synonyms, antonyms, one-word, fill-blanks, sentence correction, idioms, spell checks, articles, prepositions, direct/indirect speech, active/passive voice5
6ICT — basics of computers, network & internet, office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint)5
Maximum Marks (Part A)40

Part A — Visual Weightage Snapshot

Part A — Indicative Marks per Section
GK & Current Affairs
  

 

10
Reasoning & Ability
  

 

10
Punjab History & Culture
  

 

5
Punjabi
  

 

5
English
  

 

5
ICT
  

 

5

Part B Syllabus (Annexure-2) — Subject (80 Marks)

Part-1 — Substantive & Procedural Laws

#Act / TopicWhy it matters
1The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sahita, 2023 (BNSS)Procedural backbone — FIR, arrest, bail, trial, appeal
2The Bharatiya Nyaya Sahita, 2023 (BNS)Substantive criminal law — offences & punishments
3The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)Modern evidence law — relevancy, electronic evidence
4The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Tested alongside BNSS for transition
5The Indian Penal Code, 1860Tested alongside BNS — foundational
6The Indian Evidence Act, 1872Tested alongside BSA — classic concepts
7The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Jurisdiction, suits, pleadings, decree, execution
8The Punjab Excise Act, 1914State-specific Act — frequent in Part B
9Constitutional LawFundamental rights, writs, basic structure
10The Information Technology Act, 2000 + Cyber LawCyber offences, electronic records
11The Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014Public order offences
12The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988Anti-corruption law

Part-2 — Legal Glossary (Punjabi)

A dedicated portion of Part B tests Legal Glossary in Punjabi, including revenue terms (e.g., ਮੁਜਰਮ, ਫਰਿਆਦੀ, ਮਾਲਕਾਨਾ, ਫਰਦ, ਜਮਾਬੰਦੀ, ਖਾਤੌਨੀ, etc.). Build and revise a Punjabi legal-revenue vocabulary list weekly. JudiciaryPRO provides a curated Punjabi legal glossary booklet inside the Punjab ADA course.

Why JudiciaryPRO & Sparsh Sir

JudiciaryPRO, led by Sparsh Sir, is one of the most trusted names for judiciary courses in Gurugram and Delhi NCR. With 13 years of experience and proven success across Haryana ADA, Delhi APP, Punjab ADA, and various State Judicial Services, the programme combines bilingual delivery, mock-driven preparation, dedicated answer writing, and one-on-one mentorship to convert law graduates into selection-ready prosecutors.

  • 13 years of experience and proven success — Sparsh Sir mentors every batch personally.
  • Gurugram + Delhi NCR physical campuses + nationwide online access.
  • Bilingual delivery for English- and Hindi-medium aspirants.
  • Mock-driven preparation with weekly tests and personalised feedback.

FAQs

Q1. Is there a Mains and Interview in Punjab ADA 2026?

As per PPSC Advt. No. 09 of 2026, the written test is conducted in MCQ format only — 120 questions, 120 marks, 2 hours. Always verify the live notification for any further stages.

Q2. Is Punjabi mandatory?

Yes. Punjabi (Gurmukhi) is part of Part A (5 marks) and Legal Glossary (Punjabi) is part of Part B. You should also have studied Punjabi at Matric/Class 10 level or equivalent.

Q3. Can NCR students prepare for Punjab ADA?

Yes. Many JudiciaryPRO students from Gurugram and Delhi NCR prepare for Haryana ADA, Delhi APP, and Punjab ADA together — the law overlap is significant; Punjabi and state-specific GK are the only differentiators.

Final Word

Punjab ADA 2026 is now a single, focused MCQ test — which makes precision, speed, and elimination the new winning skills. Use this guide as your foundation, plug into Sparsh Sir’s judiciary courses at JudiciaryPRO in Gurugram and Delhi NCR, and let 13 years of experience and proven success take you to the next PPSC merit list.

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