Family Court Tarn Taran Counsellor Recruitment 2026: 7 Family & Child Counsellors

The Principal Judge, Family Court, Tarn Taran (Punjab) has invited applications to empanel 7 Counsellors under the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The breakdown is 2 Family Counsellors and 1 Child Counsellor for Family Court Tarn Taran, plus 1 Family Counsellor and 1 Child Counsellor each for the Camp Courts at Patti and Khadur Sahib. Applications must reach the Court by 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and the interaction is on 15 October 2026.

Family Court Tarn Taran Counsellor Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Graduates aged 35 years with experience in social or family welfare, or in field work, research or teaching on family, women’s and children’s issues, can apply.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate degree from a recognised university, preferably with Social Science/Sociology, Psychology or Clinical Psychiatry as a subject, or Law.
• At least two years’ experience in social work/welfare, or in field work, research or teaching in Government departments, colleges, universities or similar academic institutes in the areas of family welfare or problems of women and children.

Age Limit

The notice states: “The candidate must be 35 years old.” No upper age limit is mentioned.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notice.

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Salary / Honorarium

Counsellors are paid an honorarium as per the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The notice does not specify the amount.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications.
• Interaction on 15 October 2026 at 2:30 PM sharp, Conference Hall, Judicial Court Complex, Tarn Taran.
• No TA/DA is paid.

Documents Required

• Application in the prescribed format (attached with the notice) with a photograph
• Educational certificates from Bachelor’s degree onwards
• Experience certificates in social and family welfare
• Advocate enrolment number (if enrolled)
• Copy of order if previously worked as a Family Court Counsellor

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Fill in the application format attached to the notice, naming the Family Court/Camp Court where you want to be empanelled.
2. Attach all certificates and sign the declaration.
3. Submit it to the Court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Tarn Taran, so it reaches by 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
4. Check https://tarntaran.dcourts.gov.in/ for updates.

Why You Should Apply

Family Court counsellors help families settle disputes through counselling and protect children’s interests – meaningful work for experienced social workers, psychologists and lawyers in Tarn Taran district.

Preparation Tips

• Be ready to discuss mediation techniques and case handling in family disputes.
• Know the basics of the Family Courts Act and the child-welfare laws you may work under.

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FAQs – Family Court Tarn Taran Counsellor 2026

Q1. How many counsellors will be empanelled?

7: 4 Family Counsellors and 3 Child Counsellors across Tarn Taran, Patti and Khadur Sahib.

Q2. What is the last date?

Applications must reach the court by 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

Q3. When is the interaction?

15 October 2026 at 2:30 PM, Conference Hall, Judicial Court Complex, Tarn Taran.

Q4. What qualification is needed?

A graduate degree (preferably Social Science/Sociology/Psychology/Clinical Psychiatry or Law) plus 2 years’ relevant experience.

Q5. Is this a salaried job?

No. Counsellors receive an honorarium as per the Punjab Family Courts (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

Q6. How long is the empanelment?

The panel is approved for three years.