Family Court Patiala Family & Child Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts, Apply Offline by 14 Sep (Punjab)

Family Court, Patiala, Punjab, has released Family Court Patiala Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 10572, dated 25 August 2026, for 4 posts of Family Counsellor (3 posts) and Child Counsellor (1 post), on a contractual/empanelment basis. This Punjab state judicial job 2026 opportunity supports the Family Court's mandate of counselling and conciliation in matrimonial and child-welfare matters. Candidates holding a Graduate degree in Social Science/Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry, or Law, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience in social work or welfare, are eligible to apply. Selected Family Counsellors and Child Counsellors will provide counselling, conciliation, and welfare support to families and children involved in matters before the Family Court, Patiala, drawing on their academic background in social work, psychology, or law and their field experience in family welfare or child-related issues. The selection process for Family Court Patiala Recruitment 2026 is based on empanelment following review of the application and testimonials, followed by an Interaction with shortlisted candidates on 22 September 2026. The remuneration for Family Court Patiala Recruitment 2026 is an Honorarium or Fee as determined by the State Government, reflecting the contractual, empanelment-based nature of this counselling engagement rather than a regular salaried appointment. The Family Court Patiala Recruitment 2026 application must be submitted offline. The last date to apply is 14 September 2026, before 4:00 PM. There is no application fee mentioned in the notification for any category of candidates. Candidates must read the complete official Family Court Patiala notification PDF before applying, and send the completed application along with all required documents to the Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala.

Graduate degree of a recognised University, preferably with Social Science/Sociology, Psychology, or Clinical Psychiatry as one of the subjects, or a Law degree. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in the field of Social Work/Welfare, or be associated with field work, research, or teaching in Government Departments, Colleges, Universities, or similar academic institutions, in the areas of family welfare or the problems of women and children. Candidates must also possess impeccable integrity.

Minimum age: 35 years. The notification does not specify a maximum age limit or category-wise age relaxation for these Counsellor posts.

• Graduate degree in Social Science/Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychiatry, or Law from a recognised university
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Social Work/Welfare, or associated field work/research/teaching on family welfare or women and children's issues
• Candidates must possess impeccable integrity
• Minimum age: 35 years; no maximum age limit specified in the notification
• No application fee for any category
• Selection is through empanelment based on application and testimonials, followed by an Interaction with candidates — no written examination

Not specified in the notification — no application fee is charged for this recruitment

Honorarium or Fee as determined by the State Government. The exact amount is not specified in the notification and is fixed by the Punjab Government for Family Court Counsellor engagements; candidates should confirm current rates from the official notification or the District & Sessions Judge's office, Patiala.

1. Read the official Family Court Patiala Recruitment 2026 notification carefully
2. Download the prescribed application form from the official website patiala.dcourts.gov.in
3. Fill the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details, specifying whether you are applying for Family Counsellor or Child Counsellor
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, ID proof, educational certificates, and experience/testimonial letters
5. Review all details carefully before final submission
6. Send the completed application form to the Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Patiala, through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches the concerned authority before 4:00 PM on 14 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
9. Watch for communication regarding empanelment shortlisting
10. Attend the Interaction scheduled for 22 September 2026, if shortlisted, carrying all original documents and testimonials