Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 Out, Download PDF, Apply Now For 25 Posts

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 has been officially released by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh. This significant recruitment drive aims to induct highly qualified and experienced legal professionals into the prestigious cadre of Additional District & Sessions Judges under the Haryana Superior Judicial Service. This recruitment drive is intended to fill 25 vacancies through a competitive examination, as per Rule 6(1)(c) of the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Rules, 2007. Eligible Advocates from the Bar can now apply between 01.06.2025 to 31.07.2025.

Interested candidates must read on to get a comprehensive overview of the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025, including important dates, eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, salary, and the application process.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 Overview

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 announces 25 vacancies for the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge through direct recruitment. These appointments fall under the 25% quota reserved for members of the Bar, in accordance with Rule 6(1)(c) of the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Rules, 2007.

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Haryana Superior Judicial Service 2025 Exam Dates

While the detailed exam schedule is yet to be published, applicants are advised to begin preparation early. The exact exam dates will be updated soon on the official website. Here is a detailed table on Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 Important Dates:

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 PDF

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 PDF has been officially released by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, on 01st June 2025. Candidates can access the official HSJS Notification 2025 PDF from the High Court's official website. It contains detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancies, exam dates, syllabus, salary, and application procedures. Aspirants are advised to thoroughly review the notification before applying.

For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct link below. By referring to this link, candidates can directly access the notification PDF:

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Vacancy 2025

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 has announced a total of 25 vacancies for the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge. These vacancies are categorised based on the reservation norms prescribed by the Haryana Government. Both fresh and backlog vacancies are included in the distribution.

The detailed category-wise break-up is as follows:

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Application Form 2025

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Application Form 2025 must be submitted in offline mode. The application form (Annexure-1) should be properly filled, signed, and accompanied by relevant documents.

The HSJS Application Form 2025 is available from 01.06.2025 and can be filled out until 31.07.2025. Candidates must read all instructions carefully before submitting the form.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

Candidates applying for the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge in Haryana must carefully follow the instructions outlined in the official notification. For the ease of the candidates, we have also summarised the proces step by step:

1. Read the Notification Carefully: Before applying, read the detailed advertisement thoroughly. The High Court will not be responsible for any errors in the application.
   
   

2. Ensure Eligibility: Confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions, including qualifications, experience, age, and other criteria.
   
   

3. Fill the Application Form (Annexure-1): Use the prescribed format only. Fill in all details accurately, including category and personal information.
   
   

4. Attach Required Documents (Original/Self-Attested Copies)
   
   

• Passport-size photographs (3 identical, recent)
  
  

• Matriculation certificate (for DOB & Hindi subject)
  
  

• Educational qualification certificates
  
  

• Enrolment certificate as an Advocate
  
  

• Experience & Character certificates
  
  

• Income Tax Returns (AYs: 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26)
  
  

• Domicile/Reservation/Disability/Income & Asset Certificates (if applicable)
  
  

• Identity proof (for ex-servicemen, if applicable)
  
  

• Any other relevant documents
  
  

• Annexures:
  
  

• Annexure-2: Self-declaration of eligibility
  
  

• Annexure-3: Details of cases conducted
  
  

• Annexure-4: Instructions for Candidates
  
  

• Annexure-5: Backward Class Declaration (if applicable)
  
  

5. Choose the Correct Submission Channel
   
   

• For Advocates enrolled with District/Sub-Divisional Bar Associations (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh):
  Submit to the concerned District & Sessions Judge by 31.07.2025 (5:00 PM). The Judge's office will forward it to the High Court.
  
  

• For Candidates in Government Service:
  Submit to your Head of Department by 31.07.2025 (5:00 PM). The HoD must forward it to the High Court.
  
  

• For All Other Candidates:
  Submit directly to the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, through the Co-ordination Branch by 31.07.2025 (5:00 PM).
  
  

6. Use a Proper Envelope
   
   

• The envelope must be superscribed:
  “Application for the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge in the State of Haryana”
  
  

7. Double-Check Details Before Submission: Ensure all information is correct, especially the category and eligibility declarations. No corrections will be allowed later.
   
   

8. Sign and Attach Photograph
   
   

• Sign each page of the application form.
  
  

• Affix one attested photograph on the top-right corner; tag two more with the form.
  
  

9. Avoid Common Mistakes
   
   

• Do not submit incomplete applications or forms without photographs/signatures.
  
  

• Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
  
  

• False information may lead to disqualification and legal action.
  
  

10. Retain Proof and Track Submission
    
    

• Keep a copy of the application and submission proof.
  
  

• The High Court is not responsible for postal delays or lost applications.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Application Fee 2025

The HSJS fee structure has been detailed in the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025 PDF. Candidates can check the category-wise application fees allotment below:

Note: The fee must be paid via a Demand Draft in favour of "Registrar General, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh".

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Notification 2025

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Selection Process 2025 consists of:

1. Preliminary Examination (if required for shortlisting)
   
   

2. Main Written Examination (750 marks)
   
   

3. Viva-Voce (250 marks)

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in each paper and an aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved categories) in the written and viva combined.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Eligibility Criteria 2025

To apply for the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Examination 2025, candidates must fulfill specific professional, educational, and legal requirements. The eligibility criteria ensure that only qualified and experienced advocates are considered for appointment as Additional District & Sessions Judges.

1. Nationality Requirement: The candidate must be a citizen of India.

2. Professional Qualification:

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.
  
  

• Must have practised law for not less than seven years as of the cut-off date.

Note: Candidates currently serving in judicial service or those with combined experience are not eligible as per the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi.

3. Income and Case Handling Criteria:

• Must be an Income Tax assessee for the last three assessment years preceding the application date.
  
  

• Should have a gross professional income of at least ₹5 lakhs per annum.
  
  

• Must have independently handled not less than 50 cases per year (excluding bunch cases) for the preceding three years.
  
  For SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen:
  
  

• Minimum income: ₹3 lakhs per annum
  
  

• Minimum cases: 40 per year
  
  

4. Language and Computer Proficiency

• Must have passed Matriculation with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or equivalent qualification.
  
  

• Must possess basic knowledge of computer applications.
  
  

Disqualification Criteria for Appointment

• More than one spouse living (except with prior exemption from the Governor).
  
  

• Dismissal or removal from service by any High Court/Government/Statutory Body.
  
  

• Conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude or permanent disqualification by any Public Service Commission.
  
  

• Found guilty of professional misconduct under the Advocates Act or any applicable law.
  
  

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Age Limit 2025 (As on 31.07.2025)

• Minimum age: 35 years
  
  

• Maximum age: 45 years
  
  

Upper age relaxation (up to 5 years) is available for candidates belonging to SC, BC, PwBD (Blindness & Low Vision, Locomotor Disability), and Ex-servicemen categories of Haryana State only.

Reservation Policy – Haryana Superior Judicial Service 2025

• The reservation is applicable as per Haryana Government norms and is available only to bona fide domiciles of Haryana.
  
  

• Required certificates must be issued by competent authorities and be valid for the year 2025–26.
  
  

Specific Requirements for Reserved Categories

• SC/BC/EWS/ESM/PwBD candidates must submit the latest Domicile Certificate of Haryana.
  
  

• BC candidates must:
  
  

• Submit an updated BC certificate (issued on or after 01.04.2025).
  
  

• Submit a non-creamy layer declaration.
  
  

• EWS candidates must attach the latest Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2025–26.
  
  

• Ex-servicemen must attach their Identity Card and Discharge Book.
  
  

• PwBD candidates must have a disability of 40% or more and submit a valid certificate under the RPwD Act, 2016.
  
  

• Reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General category.
  
  

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Exam Pattern 2025

The Haryana Superior Judicial Service Examination 2025 will be conducted in two main stages:

1. Written Examination – 750 Marks
   
   

2. Viva-Voce (Interview) – 250 Marks
   
   

Depending on the number of applicants, a Preliminary Exam (Objective type) may be conducted for shortlisting. Marks from the preliminary exam will not count toward the final result.

• Medium: English (except the language paper)

• Note: Bare Acts will not be provided during the exam.

Viva-Voce (Interview) – 250 Marks

Candidates will be assessed on:

• Personality & Communication
  
  

• Proficiency in English
  
  

• Constitution of India
  
  

• Analytical and Decisive Skills
  
  

• General Awareness
  
  

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum 40% in each paper to be eligible for viva-voce.
  
  

• Final selection requires 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/BC/ESM/PwBD candidates).
  
  

• Merit-based selection: Candidates will be appointed in category-wise order of merit.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Syllabus 2025

The syllabus for the Written Examination is divided across five papers as follows:

Paper I – Civil Law I

• Indian Contract Act, 1872
  
  

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  
  

• Registration Act, 1908
  
  

• Specific Relief Act, 1963
  
  

• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  
  

• Limitation Act, 1963
  
  

Paper II – Criminal Law

• Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  
  

• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  
  

• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  
  

• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
  
  

• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  
  

Paper III – Civil Law II

• Constitutional Law
  
  

• Interpretation of Statutes
  
  

• Hindu Law
  
  

• Rent Law
  
  

Paper IV – Language Paper

• English: Essay & Precis
  
  

• Hindi: Essay & Precis
  
  

Paper V – General Knowledge

• 100 Multiple Choice Questions based on current affairs, legal awareness, national and international issues.

Haryana Superior Judicial Service Salary 2025

The selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level J-5 of the Haryana Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of ₹1,44,840/-. Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per government rules.

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