Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply for 49 Posts

📅 Posted: 06/05/2026 📝 Updated: 08/05/2026

Total Vacancy49

SalaryFixed ₹25,500/Month (Ad-hoc basis — no DA/HRA added)

LocationHaryana

Last Date28/05/2026

Short Information: District and Sessions Judge, Ambala (Haryana) has invited applications for 49 posts of Clerk on purely ad-hoc basis at a fixed salary of ₹25,500 per month. This engagement is for a period of six months or till regular appointments are made by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh — whichever is earlier. While this is an ad-hoc position, it offers hands-on experience in judicial court administration under Haryana's subordinate courts establishment — a stepping stone many candidates use to build a profile for regular court recruitment.

The eligibility is straightforward: a Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.Sc. or equivalent) from a recognized university is required, along with Matriculation (10th) with Hindi as one of the subjects. Age must be between 18 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026, with standard Haryana government age relaxations for reserved categories.

Applications must be submitted physically — by registered post, courier, or by hand — to the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Ambala, on or before 28 May 2026 till 5:00 PM. Applications sent by email will NOT be accepted. The application form is available on the official website https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in. The selection involves a Written Examination (100 marks) followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the examination.

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Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	06/05/2026
Application Begin	06/05/2026
Last Date to Submit Application (by hand/post/courier)	28/05/2026
Written Exam Date	To be notified on https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)	To be notified after Written Exam

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates

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Payment: No fee applicable — Free to apply

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply for 49 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–42 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC / DSC / OSC (Haryana): As per Haryana Government reservation policy, BC-A / BC-B (Haryana): As per Haryana Government reservation policy, Ex-Serviceman (Haryana): As per Haryana Government reservation policy, PwBD candidates: As per Haryana Government reservation policy, EWS (Haryana): As per Haryana Government reservation policy, Note: Age relaxation applicable only to candidates with Haryana domicile. Reserved category candidates from other states/UTs treated as General category.)

Post Name	Total Posts	Nature	Salary	Qualification
Clerk (Ad-hoc)	49	Ad-hoc (6 months or till regular appointment)	₹25,500/month (Fixed)	Graduate (B.A./B.Sc.) + 10th with Hindi
Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation applicable only to Haryana domicile candidates. Reserved category candidates from other states/UTs treated as General category.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy — Clerk (Ad-hoc) 49 Posts

Category	General	EWS	D S C	O S C	B C- A	B C- B	Total
Open/Direct	9	6	5	4	6	4	34
Ex-Serviceman (ESM)	4	0	2	0	2	2	10
Eligible Sports Person	2	0	2	0	2	0	5
Total	15	6	9	4	10	6	49
Note:DSC = Deprived Scheduled Caste; OSC = Other Scheduled Caste; BC-A = Backward Class Block-A; BC-B = Backward Class Block-B; EWS = Economically Weaker Section.

Recruitment Table: PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Reservation — Clerk 49 Posts

Disability Category	Type	No. of Posts
Cat (a)	Low Vision (LV)	1
Cat (b)	Hard of Hearing (HH)	1
Cat (c)	OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV	1
Total		3
Note:PwBD posts are reserved horizontally within the above category-wise vacancies. LV = Low Vision; HH = Hard of Hearing; Cat C includes OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV.

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Must hold a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.Sc. or equivalent) from a recognized University.
Must have passed Matriculation (10th) examination with Hindi as one of the subjects.
Age must be between 18 and 42 years as on 01/01/2026.
Reservation benefits (age relaxation, reserved seats) applicable only to candidates with valid Haryana domicile.
Reserved category candidates from other states/UTs will be considered under General category.
Must be a citizen of India.
Category once mentioned in the application cannot be changed later under any circumstances.

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Clerk (Ad-hoc)	Fixed Salary of ₹25,500/month (no DA, HRA, or increments — purely fixed ad-hoc pay)

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Stage 1: Written Examination — 100 marks (General Knowledge: 50 marks objective + English Composition: 20 marks objective + 30 marks subjective). Minimum qualifying: 33% in each subject AND 40% aggregate.
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — Qualifying in nature only (marks not counted in merit). Comprises Spreadsheet/Excel test (10 minutes, 10 marks, 40% qualifying) + Computer Typing Test in English (30 WPM).
Stage 3: Final merit list prepared strictly based on Written Examination marks only (CPT is qualifying, not merit-based).
Stage 4: Document verification at the time of joining.

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Written Examination Overview

Mode: Offline (Written — mix of Objective and Subjective).
Total Marks: 100.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in official notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 33% in each subject (General Knowledge and English) AND minimum 40% aggregate of both subjects combined.
Exam Date/Venue: To be published on https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in only — no separate letter will be sent.
Identity Proof: Candidates must bring Aadhaar Card / Driving Licence / Voter ID Card at the time of written examination.

Recruitment Table: Written Examination — Subject Wise Breakdown

Sr.	Subject	Type	Max Marks	Duration
1	General Knowledge	Objective	50	Combined 2 Hours
2	English Composition	Objective	20	Combined 2 Hours
3	English (Essay / Letter / Precis / Translation)	Subjective	30	Combined 2 Hours

Recruitment Details: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — Qualifying Only

Nature: Qualifying only — marks NOT counted in final merit list.
Called for CPT: Selected candidates from written exam as decided by Selection Committee.
Part I — Spreadsheet/Excel Test: Duration 10 minutes | Maximum Marks: 10 | Qualifying Marks: 40% (i.e., 4 or more marks).
Part II — Computer Typing Test: Speed requirement: 30 WPM in English.

Recruitment Table: PwBD Disability Type Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Full Form
LV	Low Vision
HH	Hard of Hearing
OA	One Arm Affected
BA	Both Arms Affected
OL	One Leg Affected
BL	Both Legs Affected
OAL	One Arm and One Leg Affected
LC	Leprosy Cured
Dw	Dwarfism
AAV	Acid Attack Victim
DSC	Deprived Scheduled Caste
OSC	Other Scheduled Caste
BC-A	Backward Class Block-A
BC-B	Backward Class Block-B
EWS	Economically Weaker Section

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

No separate syllabus is mentioned in the official notification. The Written Examination follows the pattern prescribed under Rule 7 of the Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997. The following is an expected syllabus based on the exam pattern and similar district court clerk exams in Haryana.

📚 General Knowledge (50 Marks — Objective)

Current Affairs — National and State (Haryana) level
History and Culture of India and Haryana
Indian Polity and Constitution — basic concepts
Geography of India and Haryana
Economy and general awareness
Science and Technology (general)
Legal awareness — basic knowledge of Indian judicial system
Important government schemes and policies

📚 English Composition — Objective (20 Marks)

Grammar — Parts of speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
Sentence correction and error detection
Fill in the blanks

📚 English Composition — Subjective (30 Marks)

Essay writing on general topics
Letter writing (formal/official letters)
Precis writing (summary of a given passage)
Translation (Hindi to English or English to Hindi passage)

📚 Computer Proficiency Test — CPT (Qualifying)

Spreadsheet / Excel: Basic operations, formulas, formatting, charts (10 minutes, 10 marks)
Computer Typing Test: English typing at 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) — qualifying

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Download the application proforma from the official website: https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in
Fill the form carefully in CAPITAL LETTERS with all required details — Name, Father's/Husband's Name, Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Sex, Category, Nationality, Contact Number, Email ID, Permanent and Correspondence Address, Experience (if any).
Affix a duly self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates: Educational qualification, Date of Birth proof, Category/Caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable), Sports certificate (if applicable).
Sign the application form — unsigned applications will be REJECTED.
Send the complete application by Registered Post / Courier / By Hand to: The Superintendent, Office of District and Sessions Judge, Judicial Courts Complex, Ambala, Haryana.
Write on top of the envelope: 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CLERK ON AD-HOC BASIS'.
Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 28/05/2026 till 5:00 PM. This office is NOT responsible for postal delays.
Applications sent by email will NOT be entertained under any circumstances.
After submission, keep visiting https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in regularly for exam date, venue, and time updates — no separate communication will be made.

Recruitment Note: About District and Sessions Court, Ambala (Haryana)

The District and Sessions Court, Ambala is one of the principal judicial courts in Haryana, operating under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh. Ambala is part of the Ambala Sessions Division, which encompasses the districts of Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Panchkula, and Yamunanagar. The court handles civil and criminal cases at the district level, with the District and Sessions Judge presiding over sessions trials and appeals from subordinate courts. The Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment operates under the Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997, which govern the recruitment, service conditions, and conduct of Clerk-grade and other non-judicial staff. Clerks in district courts are essential to the functioning of the judicial system, handling case records, summons, filing, and administrative work under the supervision of judicial officers.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Clerk (Ad-hoc)

As a Clerk (Ad-hoc) in the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Ambala, the selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing court records, case files, and legal documents; drafting orders, summons, notices, and other official correspondence under the direction of judicial officers; filing and indexing case papers, preparing cause lists, and updating registers; assisting in the dispatch and receipt of court communications; and supporting day-to-day administrative functions of the Sessions Court. The role requires proficiency in Hindi and English — both written and typed — and basic computer skills including MS Office and spreadsheet operations. Working hours follow standard government norms. This is a non-judicial, administrative-support role critical to the smooth functioning of court proceedings. The ad-hoc nature means the appointment ends after six months or on joining of a regular incumbent — whichever is earlier — with no guarantee of extension or regularization.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Since this is a purely ad-hoc/temporary appointment at a fixed salary of ₹25,500 per month, the standard government perks like DA, HRA, LTC, Gratuity, and Pension (NPS/OPS) do NOT apply. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the written examination or the Computer Proficiency Test. The contract period is maximum six months with no entitlement to terminal benefits. However, the engagement provides valuable experience in judicial court administration under the Haryana Subordinate Courts Establishment, which carries significant weight for future applications for regular Clerk posts in Haryana district courts or the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The fixed remuneration of ₹25,500/month is paid on a consolidated basis for the duration of service.

Recruitment Note: Important Notes on Application Submission

Applications must reach the office of District and Sessions Judge, Ambala by 28 May 2026 till 5:00 PM by registered post, courier, or in person. Applications sent by email will not be accepted. Incomplete applications, unsigned applications, and applications without photographs or attested certificate copies will be summarily rejected without any communication. Once a category is mentioned in the application, it cannot be changed. The list of eligible candidates after scrutiny and the rejection list both will be uploaded on https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in. Candidates must check the website regularly after the closing date for exam schedule and any further updates. This office will not be responsible for postal delays. The number of vacancies (currently 49) may increase or decrease. No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the written examination.

Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Download Notification & Application Form Advt No. 2026050648	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Ambala District Court
Post Name	Clerk (Ad-hoc)
Total Vacancy	49
Salary	Fixed ₹25,500/Month (Ad-hoc basis — no DA/HRA added)
Job Location	Haryana
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	28/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

This recruitment uses offline physical applications only — email submissions are flatly rejected. Download the proforma from https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in, fill it carefully, attach a self-attested photograph and attested copies of ALL relevant certificates. Unsigned applications are automatically rejected. One critical point: once you mention a category in your application, it CANNOT be changed later. Reserve category candidates must attach the latest competent authority-issued certificate. Watch the website closely after 28 May 2026 — exam date, venue, and time will be published only on the website; no separate letters will be sent to candidates.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Clerk (Ad-hoc) in Ambala District Court 2026? ▼

Ans: The salary is a fixed consolidated amount of ₹25,500 per month. Since this is an ad-hoc appointment, no Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), or other government perks are added on top. There are also no terminal benefits at the end of the contract. The full ₹25,500 is what the candidate receives in hand, making the actual take-home salary exactly ₹25,500/month for the duration of the six-month engagement.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the application is 28 May 2026 till 5:00 PM. Applications must reach the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Judicial Courts Complex, Ambala, Haryana — by registered post, courier, or by hand. Email applications are not accepted under any circumstances. This office will not be responsible for any postal delays, so candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the Ambala District Court Clerk written exam? ▼

Ans: No negative marking is mentioned in the official notification for Ambala District Court Clerk (Ad-hoc) Recruitment 2026. The written exam is 100 marks total — 50 marks General Knowledge (objective), 20 marks English Composition (objective), and 30 marks English subjective (Essay/Letter/Precis/Translation). Minimum qualifying marks are 33% in each subject and 40% in aggregate. The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) after the written exam is qualifying only and carries no merit marks.

Q.4 What is the age limit for Ambala District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The age limit is minimum 18 years and maximum 42 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates (SC/BC-A/BC-B/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman) as per Haryana Government reservation policy — but only for candidates with valid Haryana domicile. Reserved category candidates from other states or Union Territories will be treated as General category candidates and the 42-year upper limit applies without relaxation.

Q.5 How to download the Ambala District Court Clerk Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official website of Ambala Sessions Division at https://ambala.dcourts.gov.in to download the notification and application proforma for Clerk (Ad-hoc) 2026. The exam date, venue, and time will also be published on this website only — no separate letter or communication will be issued to candidates. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly after 28 May 2026 for all updates related to the exam and results.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Ambala District Court Clerk post? ▼

Ans: Two qualifications are mandatory: (1) A Bachelor's degree — B.A. or B.Sc. or equivalent — from a recognized university. (2) Must have passed Matriculation (10th class) examination with Hindi as one of the subjects. Additionally, computer proficiency is assessed through a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) that includes Excel/Spreadsheet (10 minutes, 10 marks, 40% qualifying) and English typing at 30 Words Per Minute. No prior experience is mentioned as mandatory.

Q.7 What is the selection process for Ambala District Court Clerk (Ad-hoc) 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection is in two stages: (1) Written Examination — 100 marks (2 hours) with General Knowledge (50 marks objective), English Composition (20 marks objective), and English Essay/Letter/Precis/Translation (30 marks subjective). Minimum 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate required to qualify. (2) Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — qualifying only, marks not counted in merit. Consists of Excel/Spreadsheet test (10 min, 10 marks, 40% qualifying) + Typing Test in English (30 WPM). Final merit is based solely on written exam marks.

Q.8 Is the Ambala District Court Clerk post permanent? Can it be regularized? ▼

Ans: No — this is a purely ad-hoc, temporary appointment for a maximum period of six months or till the regular appointments are made by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh — whichever is earlier. There is no provision for regularization or extension of this ad-hoc engagement. The contract ends automatically at the expiry of six months or on the joining of a regular incumbent. No terminal benefits are payable at the end of the contract period.