PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 covers the complete subject-wise topics for the written examination for 170 posts of Assistant District Attorney (Group-B) in the Punjab Law Department under SSSB Punjab Advertisement No. 09/2026. This post gives you the full Part A law subjects, Part B Legal Glossary topics, exam pattern, and official syllabus PDF download link. The 2026 syllabus is significantly updated – BNS, BNSS, and BSA (the three new criminal laws) have been added alongside CrPC, IPC, and the Indian Evidence Act. Four new Acts including IT Act, Punjab Excise Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and Prevention of Damage to Property Act are also part of the syllabus for the first time.
For complete recruitment details including vacancy, eligibility, fee, and how to apply, see: PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026: 170 Posts, Apply from 30 April.
PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026
Selection is through a Written Competitive Examination only. No interview is conducted.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Marks per Question | 4 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR sheet) |
| Medium | English only |
| Minimum Qualifying | 40% (General), 35% (SC/BC Punjab) |
PSSSB ADA Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Law Subject (Part A of Syllabus) | 100 | 400 |
| B | Legal Glossary (Punjabi) including Revenue Terms in Punjabi | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
Note: The syllabus is based on recommendations by a committee constituted by the Advocate General Punjab (August 2025) under Punjab Law Department orders. Total marks and question distribution may vary when the official notification is published on sssb.punjab.gov.in.
PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 – Part A (Law Subject)
Part A consists of 100 questions for 400 marks covering the following Acts and Statutes.
Acts Covered in Part A
| Sr. | Act / Statute |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) |
| 2 | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) |
| 3 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) |
| 4 | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) |
| 5 | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) |
| 6 | The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
| 7 | The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) |
| 8 | The Punjab Excise Act, 1914 |
| 9 | Constitutional Law |
| 10 | The Information Technology Act, 2000 along with Cyber Law |
| 11 | The Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014 |
| 12 | The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
Key Topics by Subject
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS) – replaces IPC: Definitions and general explanations, offences against the State, offences by public servants, offences affecting public health and safety, culpable homicide and murder, dowry death, rape and aggravated forms, hurt, grievous hurt, acid attack, criminal breach of trust, cheating, criminal conspiracy, abetment.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) – replaces CrPC: Constitution and powers of criminal courts, arrest of persons and rights of arrested persons, FIR and investigation, bail, anticipatory bail and cancellation of bail, trial before Sessions Court and Magistrate, charge, cognizance of offences, inherent powers of High Court, appeals and revision.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) – replaces Indian Evidence Act: Relevancy of facts, admissions and confessions, dying declaration, expert testimony, documentary evidence, burden of proof, estoppel, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, privileged communications.
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (CPC): Decree, order, judgment, jurisdiction, Res Judicata, parties to suit, pleadings, trial, temporary injunction, appeals, execution of decree, inherent powers of civil courts.
Constitutional Law: Fundamental rights, directive principles, fundamental duties, Union and State legislature, Supreme Court and High Courts, Union-State relations, elections, amendment of Constitution.
Punjab Excise Act 1914: Definitions, import, export, transport, manufacture and possession of liquor, offences and penalties, powers of excise officers.
IT Act 2000 and Cyber Law: Cyber offences, digital signatures, electronic evidence, offences under IT Act, amendments including CERT-In provisions.
Prevention of Corruption Act 1988: Definitions, offences relating to public servants, trap cases, sanction for prosecution, special courts.
Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act 2014: Liability for damage, offences, special courts.
PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 – Part B (Legal Glossary)
Part B consists of 20 questions for 80 marks covering:
Legal Glossary (Punjabi) including Revenue Terms in Punjabi
This is a new addition for 2026. Candidates must know legal terminology in Punjabi and revenue-related terms used in Punjab courts and land administration. This includes:
- Legal terms and their Punjabi equivalents used in courts and legal proceedings
- Revenue terminology in Punjabi – terms related to land records, property, mutation (intiqal), jamabandi, khasra, khatauni, and related revenue documents
- Punjabi translations of common legal phrases used in criminal and civil matters
PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| PSSSB Assistant District Attorney Syllabus 2026 PDF | Download PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 PDF |
What Has Changed in PSSSB ADA Syllabus 2026 vs 2022
| 2022 Syllabus | 2026 Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Indian Penal Code 1860 only | IPC 1860 + BNS 2023 (both included) |
| CrPC 1973 only | CrPC 1973 + BNSS 2023 (both included) |
| Indian Evidence Act 1872 only | Evidence Act 1872 + BSA 2023 (both included) |
| Not included | Punjab Excise Act 1914 (new addition) |
| Not included | IT Act 2000 + Cyber Law (new addition) |
| Not included | Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act 2014 (new addition) |
| Not included | Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (new addition) |
| Part B: GK + Reasoning + Mental Ability + English | Part B: Legal Glossary (Punjabi) including Revenue Terms in Punjabi (completely changed) |
This change is significant. Candidates must prepare both the old and new criminal laws since ongoing cases in Punjab courts run under both frameworks.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026 (Eligibility, Fee, Dates) | PSSSB ADA Recruitment 2026: 170 Posts |
| PSSSB website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
FAQs
Part A covers 12 law subjects: BNS, BNSS, BSA, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, CPC, Constitutional Law, IT Act, Punjab Excise Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and Prevention of Damage to Property Act. Part B covers Legal Glossary in Punjabi including Revenue Terms.
120 MCQ questions for 480 marks in 2 hours. Part A: 100 law questions (400 marks). Part B: 20 Legal Glossary questions (80 marks). Each correct answer: 4 marks. Each wrong answer: -1 mark. English only, OMR sheet.
General category candidates must score at least 40% and SC/BC Punjab candidates must score at least 35% to qualify in the written examination.
Part B is Legal Glossary (Punjabi) including Revenue Terms in Punjabi.
The direct download link is also available in the Important Links table on this page.
