
Punjab ADA Cut Off 2026 is one of the most awaited updates for candidates who appeared in the Punjab Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Preliminary Examination. Since this recruitment is based solely on the preliminary examination, the cut-off will directly determine the candidates selected for the final merit list.
Based on the paper difficulty, candidate feedback, vacancy distribution, and attendance, the expected Punjab ADA Cut Off 2026 has been prepared to help aspirants estimate their chances of selection. The official cut-off will be released along with the result by the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB).
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination Only |
| Total Vacancies | 170 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
| Official Cut Off | To be Released |
| Expected Cut Off | Available Below |
The following expected cut-off has been prepared after considering:
Overall paper difficulty
Student feedback
High attendance
Vacancy distribution
Previous recruitment trends
| Category | Expected Cut Off Range | Safe Score |
| General | 89-93 | 90-92 |
| EWS | 84-89 | 86-88 |
| BC | 81-87 | 84-85 |
| SC (Ramdasia & Others) | 76-82 | 79-80 |
| SC (Majhbi & Valmiki) | 70-77 | 73-75 |
Candidates scoring within or above the safe score range are expected to have better chances of selection. However, the official Punjab ADA Cut Off 2026 may vary depending on the final answer key and normalization, if applicable.
Women candidates can check the tentative category-wise cut-off below.
| Category | Expected Cut Off |
| General Women | 86-91 |
| EWS Women | 81-87 |
| BC Women | 78-84 |
| SC (R&O) Women | 73-80 |
| SC (MAB) Women | 67-75 |
Apart from the major categories, separate cut-offs are expected for Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Persons with Disabilities, and Freedom Fighter categories.
| Category | Expected Cut Off |
| Ex-Serviceman General | Around 65 |
| Ex-Serviceman BC | Around 56 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC (MAB) | 50-52 |
| Ex-Serviceman SC (R&O) | Around 52 |
| Sports General | Around 74 |
| Sports SC (MAB) | Around 50 |
| Sports SC (R&O) | Around 54 |
| PWD Ortho | Around 58 |
| PWD Visually Impaired | 50-52 |
| PWD Hearing Impaired | 56-58 |
| PWD ID/MD | 52-53 |
| Freedom Fighter | 60-62 |
The overall paper received mixed reactions from candidates.
The 80-mark Law section was considered straightforward by most candidates. Aspirants with good preparation attempted a high number of questions accurately.
The 40-mark Non-Law section proved to be the game changer. Many candidates who expected easy questions found this section comparatively difficult, leading to a noticeable difference in scores.
As a result, the Non-Law section is expected to play the biggest role in deciding the Punjab ADA Cut Off 2026.
Several factors determine the final cut-off every year, including:
Difficulty level of the examination
Total number of vacancies
Number of candidates who appeared
Category-wise reservation
Candidate performance
Negative marking
Official answer key revisions
Since nearly 70-80% of registered candidates reportedly appeared for the examination, competition is expected to remain higher than usual.
Candidates scoring around 90 marks or above in the General category are expected to remain in a relatively comfortable position based on the current analysis.
Similarly:
85+ marks may be competitive for EWS.
83-85 marks may offer a good chance for BC candidates.
75-80 marks could remain competitive for SC categories.
These are only expected figures and should not be treated as the final qualifying marks.
The official Punjab ADA Cut Off 2026 is expected to be released along with the recruitment result after the final answer key is published. Candidates should regularly check the official PSSSB website for the latest updates regarding the answer key, result, and category-wise cut-off marks.