Supreme Court Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Online Form 2026 – Apply for 90 Posts
Recruitment Name: Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Organization: Supreme Court of India
Total Vacancies: ~90 Posts
Advt No: F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC)
Job Type: Short-Term Contractual Assignment
Organization: Supreme Court of India
Total Vacancies: ~90 Posts
Advt No: F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC)
Job Type: Short-Term Contractual Assignment
Important Dates
| Notification / Apply Start | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 February 2026 |
| Written Test (Part-I & Part-II) | 07 March 2026 |
| Model Answer Keys (Part-I) | 08 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 09 March 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
- All Candidates: ₹750 + Bank Charges (if applicable)
- Fee Payment Mode: Online through UCO Bank Payment Gateway
- Application Fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age calculated as on 07 February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a **Law Graduate** (LLB) or holding an **Integrated Law Degree** from a recognized Indian university.
- Students in final year (5th year Integrated or 3rd year LLB) are also eligible *subject to completing degree before taking up assignment*.
- Research and analytical skills with strong legal writing ability are desirable.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate | 90 |
Selection Process
- Part-I – Online Objective Test: Tests legal understanding & application.
- Part-II – Written Test: Pen-and-paper subjective analytical writing.
- Interview: For candidates qualifying both tests (ratio approx 1:3).
- Merit list drawn based on combined performance.
Salary / Remuneration
- Consolidated Remuneration: ₹1,00,000/- per month (Contractual term 2026–2027).
- Assignment is full-time contractual and does not confer regular employment rights.
Test Centres
The *Part-I and Part-II tests* will be conducted on the same day in two sessions across multiple cities in India including Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Supreme Court of India website: sci.gov.in.
- Go to **Judicial Clerkship / Recruitment** section.
- Click on “Apply Online for Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate 2026”.
- Fill in personal & educational details correctly.
- Upload scanned photo & signature.
- Pay the ₹750 fee online through the provided gateway.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Official Supreme Court Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Exam Scheme & Instructions | Click Here |
Disclaimer
This post is based on the latest official recruitment details announced for Supreme Court Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Online Form 2026. Candidates should verify all information, including eligibility, dates, fees and selection process from the official Supreme Court website before applying.
