Punjab Family Court Counsellor Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

The Principal Judge, Family Court, Tarn Taran has announced a recruitment drive for Counsellor positions. Applications are invited for empanelment of Family Counsellors and Child Counsellors for the Family Court in Tarn Taran and its Camp Courts in Patti and Khadur Sahib.

Job Highlights

This recruitment aims to empanel individuals to serve as Family Counsellors and Child Counsellors. The empanelment will be for a term of three years. Selected candidates will receive an honorarium as per the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules 2024.

Vacancy Details

A total of seven (7) positions are to be filled:

• Two (2) Family Counsellors for Family Court Tarn Taran.
• One (1) Child Counsellor for Family Court Tarn Taran.
• One (1) Family Counsellor for Camp Court, Patti.
• One (1) Child Counsellor for Camp Court, Patti.
• One (1) Family Counsellor for Camp Court, Khadur Sahib.
• One (1) Child Counsellor for Camp Court, Khadur Sahib.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for empanelment as a Counsellor, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Age Limit: Candidates must be 35 years old.
• Educational Qualification: A graduate degree from a recognized university is required. The degree should preferably be in Social Science/Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry, or Law.
• Experience: Candidates must have at least two years of experience in the field of social work or welfare. Alternatively, experience in field work, research, or teaching in government departments, colleges, universities, or similar academic institutes related to the welfare of families or problems of women and children is acceptable.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Counsellors will be paid an honorarium as per the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules 2024. Specific amounts are not detailed in the notification.

Important Dates

The last date for applications to reach the court is 09 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.

The interaction session for shortlisted candidates will be held on 15 October 2026 at 2:30 PM in the Conference Hall, Judicial Court Complex, Tarn Taran.

Selection Process

The selection process involves an interaction session. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and then invited for this interaction. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interaction.

The panel of Counsellors will be approved for a term of three years. The High Court reserves the right to remove names from the panel at any time before the term expires, without prior notice.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to fill out the prescribed application form. The application form should be completed in all respects and submitted to the Principal Judge, Family Court, Tarn Taran. Ensure all required documents are attached.

The application must reach the court by 09 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to attach the following with their application:

• Certification for Educational Qualification (Bachelor's Degree onwards).
• Certification for Experience in the field of Social and Family Welfare, as required under Rule 6(B), 6(C) of The Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
• If applicable, a copy of the order by which you were appointed as a Counselor in a Family Court.
• Details of any pending criminal prosecution or conviction by a criminal court, if applicable.
• Details of any case concerning the applicant pending in the Family Court, if applicable.

Important Instructions

• The application form requires details such as Applicant Name, Father's/Husband's Name, Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Experience, Address, Mobile Number, and Email Address.
• Applicants should clearly mention the District/Taluka places for which they wish to be empaneled.
• A declaration stating that all information provided is true, complete, and correct must be signed by the applicant.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interaction.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for the Counsellor posts?

The last date to apply is 09 October 2026.

What is the age limit for Counsellor positions?

Candidates must be 35 years old.

What are the educational qualifications required?

A graduate degree from a recognized university, preferably in Social Science/Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry, or Law.

Is experience necessary for this role?

Yes, at least two years of experience in social work/welfare or related fields is required.

How will candidates be selected?

Selection will be based on an interaction session after initial application screening.

What is the duration of the empanelment?

The panel of Counsellors will be approved for a term of three years.

Official Notification and Links

For more details and to download the application form, please refer to the official notification and website: