| Department | Punjab Police Department |
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| Name of Posts | Inspector Legal (Specialist Cadre) (BS-16) |
| Qualification | Law Graduate from a recognized university |
| Experience | – 2 years of legal practice (with verified experience certificate from District Bar Association) – In-service Punjab Police candidates: 5 years service post-Law Graduation (exempt from legal practice requirement) |
| Number of Posts | 390 (including 20 for Minority Quota and 59 for Women Quota) |
| Age Limit | – General: 18–32 years (as of 1st January 2025) – In-service Police: 18–45 years |
| Physical Standards | – Male: Height 5’5”, Chest 32”–33.5” (expansion ≥1.5”) – Female: Height 5’2” – Vision: 6/9 (with/without glasses), Near Vision J-1 |
| Selection Process | – Phase-I: MCQs (Pakistan Penal Code, CrPC, Qanun-e-Shahadat, Anti-Rape Act) – Phase-II: English/Urdu Essay (Subjective) – Interview: Viva Voce + Psychological Assessment |
| Apply online | PPSC Official Website (www.ppsc.gop.pk) |
| Last Date | 15 July 2025 |
| Ad source | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Advertisement No. 37-RH/2025 |
Inspector Legal (Specialist Cadre) (BS-16) job advertisement for the Punjab Police Department:
Job Details
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Post: Inspector Legal (Specialist Cadre)
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Basic Pay Scale: BS-16
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Number of Posts: 390 (including 20 for Minority Quota and 59 for Women Quota)
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Place of Posting: Anywhere in Punjab
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Domicile: Punjab
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Gender: Male, Female, Transgender
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification & Experience
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Law Graduate from a recognized university.
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Two years of legal practice (practical experience required).
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Experience Certificate: Must show exact dates, be issued by the President District Bar Association, countersigned by the District/Sessions Judge, and include the Punjab Bar Council Enrollment Certificate.
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In-Service Candidates (Punjab Police):
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Exempt from 2-year legal practice requirement.
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Must have 5 years of service in Punjab Police after Law Graduation.
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2. Age Limit
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General Candidates: 18–32 years (as of 1st January 2025).
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In-Service Police Candidates: 18–45 years.
3. Physical Standards
| Criteria | Male | Female |
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| Height | 5’5” (165 cm) | 5’2” (157 cm) |
| Chest (Male Only) | 32”–33.5” (expansion ≥1.5”) | N/A |
| Vision | Distant: 6/9 (with/without glasses) | |
| Near: J-1 (both eyes) |
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Medical Certificate: Must be issued by District HQ Hospital/Service Hospital/Police Hospital (within 3 months before the closing date). Tehsil/Private hospitals not accepted.
4. Additional Requirements
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Original documents required at the interview.
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No age/education/physical relaxation.
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Post-recruitment, no cadre change to executive/other branches.
Selection Process
1. Written Examination (Two Phases)
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Phase-I (MCQs – Paper 3):
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Subjects: Pakistan Penal Code (1860), CrPC (1898), Qanun-e-Shahadat (1984), Anti-Rape Act (2021).
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40% passing marks (40/100).
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Negative marking: 0.25 deduction per wrong answer.
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Phase-II (Subjective – Papers 1 & 2):
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English Essay (50 marks).
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Urdu Essay (50 marks).
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2. Viva Voce + Psychological Assessment (150 marks)
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Aggregate Requirement: 50% (100/200 in written) + 50% (75/150 in interview).
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Final Merit: 1:5 ratio (candidates per post).
Key Notes
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No relaxation in age, education, or physical standards.
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Medical Fitness Test for selected candidates.
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PPSC’s prescribed medical certificate format mandatory (download from www.ppsc.gop.pk).
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Tempering in medical certificates leads to disqualification.
How to Apply
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Submit online application with required documents.
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Ensure physical/vision standards are met and certified by approved hospitals.
Closing Date: As per advertisement (age calculated up to 1st January 2025).
For further details, visit the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) website.
