📰 Assistant District Attorney (Group B) Recruitment 2026: Written Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus Out

📢 Official Update

All aspirants preparing for the Assistant District Attorney (Group B) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 09 of 2026) are hereby informed that the detailed plan of written examination and syllabus has been officially released.

This exam is designed to assess candidates on legal knowledge, general awareness, and analytical ability, making it a well-rounded competitive test for law graduates.

📝 Plan of Written Examination

The written test will be conducted in a structured and objective format.

📌 Mode of Examination

The exam will be conducted in MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) format
Answers will be marked on an OMR Sheet

⏱️ Duration

Total Time: 2 Hours

📊 Structure of Question Paper

The paper will consist of two parts – Part A and Part B

🔹 Part A – General Section

Topics Covered:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Punjab History & Culture
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
Punjabi Language
English Language
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Number of Questions: 40
Total Marks: 40

Each question carries 1 mark

🔹 Part B – Law (Subject Section)

Topics Covered: Core Legal Subjects

Number of Questions: 80
Total Marks: 80

Each question carries 1 mark

📌 Overall Paper

Total Questions: 120
Total Marks: 120

All questions will be objective (MCQ-based)

❗ Negative Marking

The exam includes negative marking, which requires careful answering:

+1 mark for each correct answer
-0.25 mark for each wrong answer
No marks will be deducted or awarded for unattempted questions

📚 Detailed Syllabus

📖 Part A – General Knowledge & Skills

This section tests awareness, language skills, and reasoning ability

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

National and International current events
Polity and governance issues
Environmental issues
Science and Technology developments
Economic issues
Indian History with focus on Freedom Struggle
Sports, Cinema, Literature
Geography

Punjab History & Culture

Physical features and ancient history of Punjab
Social, religious, and economic life
Language, literature, and arts
Bhakti Movement and Sufism
Teachings and history of Sikh Gurus
Adi Granth and Sikh rulers
Freedom movements in Punjab

Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

Logical and analytical reasoning
Numerical ability (percentage, numbers, relations)
Data interpretation (charts, tables, graphs)

Punjabi Language

Grammar and usage
Synonyms and antonyms
Idioms and phrases
Translation (English to Punjabi)
Sentence formation and correctness

English Language

Grammar (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.)
Synonyms and antonyms
Idioms and phrases
Fill in the blanks
Sentence correction
Active/passive voice
Direct/indirect speech

ICT (Information & Communication Technology)

Basics of computers
Internet and networking
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Office productivity tools

⚖️ Part B – Law (Core Subjects)

This section is most crucial, carrying maximum weightage

Part 1 – Legal Subjects

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Punjab Excise Act, 1914
Constitutional Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 (with Cyber Law)
Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Part 2 – Legal Glossary

Punjabi Legal Terminology
Revenue-related terms in Punjabi

⚠️ Key Highlights

Exam is objective and OMR-based
Strong emphasis on criminal law and procedural laws
Language skills (Punjabi + English) are important
Negative marking makes accuracy crucial
Balanced preparation of GK + Law is required

🎯 Preparation Insight

Candidates should focus on:
Concept clarity in major criminal laws
Regular current affairs revision
Practice of MCQs with accuracy
Basic Punjabi legal terminology
Time management for 2-hour exam

📌 Final Takeaway

The Assistant District Attorney Exam 2026 is a competitive and balanced examination, testing both legal expertise and general aptitude.

A strategic preparation approach focusing on law subjects + current affairs + accuracy in MCQs will be key to success.

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