Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 – 90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Vacancies
The Supreme Court of India has released an official notification for the recruitment of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a contractual basis for the 2026–2027 term. A total of 90 vacancies are available. Eligible law graduates and final-year law students can apply online through the official website.
Job Details (Full)
Organization Name:Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell)
Post Name: Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
Total Vacancies: Approximately 90 Posts
Job Type: Contractual (Full-Time)
Contract Period: 2026 – 2027 (Short-Term Assignment)
Monthly Salary: ₹1,00,000/- (Consolidated)
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must be a Law Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (3-Year or 5-Year Integrated Course)
OR - Final year students of:
- 5-Year Integrated Law Course (5th Year)
- 3-Year Law Course (3rd Year)
- Degree must be recognized by the Bar Council of India
Required Skills
- Legal research and analytical skills
- Good writing abilities
- Computer knowledge and legal databases (SCC Online, Manupatra, LexisNexis, etc.)
Age Limit (As on 07 February 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Selection Process
- Part I – Multiple Choice Based Test (Online)
- Part II – Subjective Written Test (Pen & Paper)
- Interview
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 20 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 07 February 2026
- Written Examination Date: 07 March 2026
- Answer Key Release: 08 March 2026
Application Fee
- ₹750/- + Bank Charges (Non-Refundable)
- Mode of Payment: Online only
Examination Centers
Tests will be conducted in 23 cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and others.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official website of the Supreme Court of India
Important Instructions
- This is a purely contractual assignment
- Selected candidates cannot practice law during the contract period
- No TA/DA will be paid for the examination
- Final selection is subject to document verification
