Lahore High Court Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 16 November 2026

Lahore High Court Jobs 2026 are open for Additional District and Sessions Judge (BS-20) posts, and this is a senior judicial round, not a general clerical opening. The Lahore High Court, through its Central Examination Secretariat, is inviting experienced practising advocates under Advertisement No. 01/2026/AD&SJ/CES. The appointment is temporary at first, with the possibility of becoming permanent under the applicable Punjab Judicial Service Rules. Candidates apply through the Lahore High Court jobs portal, pay the prescribed fee, and also send a hard copy. The last date is 16 November 2026.

Job Details

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Additional District and Sessions Judge (BS-20)

• Vacancies: The advertisement does not state a total number
• Qualification: A law degree from a recognized university that entitles the holder to practise law; the advertisement also recognizes the specified alternative involving eligibility for membership of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland
• Experience: At least 7 years of qualifying legal practice as a practising advocate of the High Court and courts subordinate to the High Court, calculated from the date of registration as a member of a Bar Association, under the applicable rules
• Age Limit: 35 to 45 years, determined on 16 November 2026

General Requirements

• Written Examination: Written examination in law and other prescribed subjects; at least 40% marks in each paper and at least 45% in aggregate
• Psychological and Aptitude Assessment: 300 marks, at least 150 marks (50%) required, interview mandatory
• Reserved Quotas: 3% for differently abled persons and 5% for minority candidates, under cited Punjab rules
• Fee Payment: Rs. 6,000 through designated MCB Bank procedure under account title Human Resource – Judiciary; notice does not accept online mobile banking; verify bank details from the original advertisement before payment
• Hard Copy: Printed online form, original fee deposit slip and supporting documents by courier to Registrar, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Attention: Central Examination Secretariat

How to Apply Online

1. Open the Lahore High Court jobs portal (https://lhc.gov.pk/jobs) and find Advertisement No. 01/2026/AD&SJ/CES.
2. Download and read the prescribed form, syllabus and instructions in full.
3. Complete the online form accurately.
4. Deposit the Rs. 6,000 fee through the designated MCB Bank procedure and keep the original deposit slip.
5. Send the hard-copy application by courier to the Registrar, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Attention: Central Examination Secretariat, before 16 November 2026.

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Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.