📋 Overview
The Supreme Court of India invites online applications for engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis for the assignment term 2026 and 2027
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 07 March 2026 |
Time Left: Only 15 days remaining to apply!
💡 Key Highlights
- ⚖️ Recruitment by Supreme Court of India
- 📌 Post: Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
- 📊 Approx. 90 vacancies
- 💰 Salary: ₹1,00,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- 📝 Selection through Written Exam + Interview
- 🧑⚖️ Ideal for Law graduates & final-year law students
- 📅 Online application mode
📝 Complete Details
The Supreme Court of India invites online applications for engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis for the assignment term 2026–2027.
📌 Post Details
- Post Name: Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
- Nature of Job: Full-time, contractual
- Assignment Term: 2026–2027
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution (approved by Bar Council of India), OR
- Final year students of:
- 5-year Integrated Law Course, or
- 3-year Law Course
(Subject to acquiring degree before joining)
🧠 Skills Required
- Legal research & analytical skills
- Good writing ability
- Computer knowledge (e-SCR, SCC Online, Manupatra, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.)
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
(As on 07.02.2026)
🧪 Selection Process
- Part I: Multiple Choice Based Test (Online)
- Part II: Subjective Written Test (Pen & Paper)
- Part III: Interview
📌 Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
📝 Exam Details
- Written Exam Date: 07 March 2026
- Answer Key Release: 08 March 2026
- Objection Window: Till 09 March 2026 (₹100 per objection – refundable if valid)
🏙️ Exam Centres
Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam
📤 How to Apply
- Visit Supreme Court of India official website
- Go to Recruitment → Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
- Complete online registration
- Upload photograph & signature
- Pay application fee online
- Submit the form & save application number
🔗 Apply Online Link:
https://www.sci.gov.in/judicial-clerkship/
⚠️ Important Notes
- Engagement is purely contractual
- Law Clerks cannot practice as advocates during assignment
- No TA/DA for written exam
- Credit of false information will lead to cancellation
- Fee once paid is non-refundable