Haryana ADA Exam 2025: Recruitment, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern and More

Overview: The Haryana Public Service Commission, Panchkula (HPSC), has released a notification for filling the vacant posts of Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Haryana Prosecution Department.

Eligible / Interested candidates can apply online from 13.08.2025 to 02.09.2025 (up to 5:00 P.M.) using the link given below.

Haryana ADA Exam 2025 Important Dates

Event	Dates
Date Of Notification	8/8/2025
Start Date of Online Application	13/8/2025
End Date of Application	02/9/2025 up to 5 PM
Last date of Fee Submission	02/9/2025 up to 5 PM

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Haryana ADA Exam 2025 Vacancy Details

Total No. of Posts: 255 Name of the Post: Assistant District Attorney (ADA)

Category	Number Of Posts
General	134
EWS	26
BCA	28
BCB	15
DSC	26
OSC	26
ESM(General)	07
ESM(BCA)	03
ESM(BCB)	02
ESM(SC)	02
PwBD(LD / Cerebral Palsy)	14

Haryana ADA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Bachelor's Degree in Law + Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

Haryana ADA Age limit

Age Limit (21 to 42 years as on 02.09.2025):

1. For General / EWS: Born not earlier than 03.09.1983 and not later than 02.09.2004. (both dates inclusive)
2. For SC / BC: Born not earlier than 03.09.1978 and not later than 02.09.2004. (both dates inclusive)

How to Apply For Haryana ADA Exam 2025

Eligible / Interested candidates can apply online from 13.08.2025 to 02.09.2025 (up to 05:00 P.M.) using the given link below. The applicants need not send their filled application form to the concerned department.

1. Candidates are advised to read the Official Details carefully before applying.
2. Click on the Apply Online Link given below
3. Fill the Application Form Carefully
4. Upload the Required Documents Online
5. Pay Online / Offline Fees
6. Print the Application Form / Save PDF Format.

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Haryana ADA Application fee

Fees: Rs. 1000/- for General / EWS candidates, Rs. 250/- for SC/OBC/EWS/ESM /Female candidates, and there is no fee for PwD candidates.

Fees should be paid online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.

Haryana ADA Exam Pattern And Selection Process

The Selection for the post of Assistant District Attorney in HPSC Recruitment 2025 will be based on the criteria given below:

1. Screening Test
2. Subject Knowledge Test
3. Interview / Viva-Voce
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Haryana ADA Screening Test Exam Pattern 2025

1. Total MCQs: 100
2. Total Marks: 100
3. Time duration of the exam: 02 hours
4. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Each question will have five options. The fifth option will be meant for a situation where a candidate intends to leave the question un-attempted.
6. One-fourth mark will be deducted lor each wrong answer.
7. In case, a candidate neither attempts a question nor darkens the fifth option/bubble, then One- fourth mark will be deducted for each such question.
8. The question paper will be in English and Hindi.
9. A candidate will have to secure a minimum of 25% marks to clear the screening test.
10. Candidates four times the number of advertised posts along with bracketed candidates, if any. will be called for the Subject Knowledge Test, provided that they have secured the minimum cut-off marks of 25%.
11. The marks obtained by the candidates in the screening test will not be counted for final selection because it is meant only for short-listing of category-wise candidates.

Haryana ADA Exam Pattern of Subject Knowledge Test

1. Time duration of exam: 03 hours
2. Total Marks: 150
3. The question paper will be in English and Hindi.
4. Paper will be subjective type.
5. No candidate will be called for the interview/viva-voce unless she/he secures a minimum of 35% marks in the Subject Knowledge Test.
6. The numbers of the candidates called for interview will be two times, along with bracketed candidates, if any, of the number of advertised posts provided that they have secured the minimum cut-off marks of 35%.
7. The weight-age of the Subject Knowledge test will be 87.5%.

Haryana ADA Syllabus 2025

Topics / Syllabus of Screening Test:

• General Science
• Current Events of National and international Importance
• History of India
• Indian and World Geography
• Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
• General Mental Ability (Reasoning and Analytical Abilities)
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude etc. Class X level). Data interpretation (charts, graphs. tables. data sufficiency etc. X level)
• Haryana GK - History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture etc.

Syllabus for the Subject Knowledge test is as under:

a) Civil Law

i) Code of Civil Procedure

ii) Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

iii) Indian Contract Act

iv) Indian Partnership Act

v) Sale of Goods Act

vi) Hindu Law

vii) Mohammadan Law and Customary Law.

b) Criminal Law

i) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

ii) Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

iii) Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Haryana ADA Interview Syllabus

The weight age of the interview will be 12.5%. The final merit list will be prepared by adding the marks of second stage examination and interview.

Note: Attendance in all three stages is mandatory.

How to Prepare GK For Haryana ADA?

Some of the best books for GK preparation in Judiciary Exams are:

1. For static GK, you can study from Ghatnachakra or Lucent GK, which are highly recommended Judiciary Books for the GK section. 
2. Ghatnachakra provides a set of questions from each topic. You can also find GK questions in the previous year's judiciary exams.
3. Lucent GK provides a variety of questions on all the topics for the GK section. Remember that when you study in Lucent, you need to focus more on Modern History than Ancient and Medival. 
4. You can also refer to Gk books for the judiciary, such as Mega Yearbook 2022 by Disha Experts, General Knowledge Manual 2022 by Pearson and Objective General Knowledge by Sanjiv Kumar.

Tips for Effective GK Preparation:

1. Strategic Study Plan: Incorporate dedicated time slots for GK preparation into your study schedule. Prioritize essential topics over attempting to cover everything.
2. Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the Judiciary Exam syllabus, of the GK section, which includes both static and current affairs.
3. Recommended Resources: Utilize trusted GK books like Lucent GK and Ghatnachakra, which come highly recommended by experts and successful candidates.
4. Newspaper Engagement: Regularly read reputable newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express to stay abreast of current affairs.
5. Practice Current Affairs: Strengthen your preparation by regularly solving current affairs questions and quizzes to stay updated.
6. Emphasize Science: Allocate special focus to science-related topics, given their significant weightage in the exam.
7. Analyze Previous Papers: Analyze previous year question papers to identify recurring topics and understand their difficulty levels.
8. Take Notes: Enhance your understanding by creating concise notes from reliable sources to consolidate your learning.
9. Practice Mock Tests: Improve your time management and speed by regularly practicing mock tests.
10. Syllabus Integration: Enhance comprehension by linking current events with topics mentioned in the syllabus for a holistic preparation approach.

Know more about the GK Preparation and how to ace it in the judiciary exam.

Which are the Best Books for Haryana ADA English Preparation?

There are many books available both online and offline for the English language. However, choosing the right books will help aspirants score good marks over others.

The following are some of the best Judiciary Exam Books for English preparation.

1. English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
2. Selected Contemporary Essays by Saumitra Mohan
3. 151 Essays by Arihant Publications
4. The Art of Writing Essay by Dhanasree Patil

Key Takeaways for Effective Preparation of Haryana ADA

1. Start Early and Plan Strategically
   • Aspirants should initiate their preparation at least a year prior to the examination.
   • Allocating daily time towards English language studies is crucial for building a strong foundation.
2. Utilize Quality Resources
   • Engaging with highly recommended books and preparation materials specifically tailored for judiciary exams is essential.
   • Utilization of resources that are up-to-date and relevant to the current exam syllabus and pattern is recommended.
3. Practice and Revise
   • Regular practice with past examination papers is imperative for understanding the exam format and question types.
   • Continuous enhancement of vocabulary and grammar is necessary to improve language proficiency and exam performance.