Supreme Court of India Recruitment 2026 – Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell) · Posted 21 Jan 2026
In short
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
- ⚖️ 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
Important dates
20 Jan 2026
Application Start · done
7 Feb 2026
Last Date to Apply · done
7 Mar 2026
Exam Date · done
Application fee
₹750/-
Eligibility
| Age limit | 20–32 years |
| Experience | Not required (freshers can apply) |
| Pay range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Salary | As per norms |
Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.
Vacancy details · 90 posts
Total 90 posts. The category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.
Selection process
Written exam, followed by document verification — see the official notification for details.
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
Official links
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Relaxations for reserved categories aren't included — always confirm in the official notification.