Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026- Complete guide Apply Online for 90 posts

 Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026

The Supreme court of India is inviting applications for 90 vacancies of law clerk cum research associate. The eligible applicants who have Bachelor's degree in law along with some integrated law courses can apply for a eye catching remuneration of Rs.100000 per month.  The notification is already out and interested individuals can apply through the official website of  www.sci.gov.in www.sci.gov.inform 20th January 2026 to 7th February 2026. 

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Supreme Court of India Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Supreme Court of India
Post Name	Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
No of Posts	Approximately 90
Advt No	F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC)
Salary	Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (Consolidated Remuneration)
Qualification	Law Graduate having Bachelor Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law)
Age Limit	20 to 32 years
Start Date for Apply	20/01/2026
Last Date for Apply	07/02/2026
Official Website	www.sci.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	20/01/2026
Starting Date for Online Registration	20/01/2026
Last Date for Online Application	07/02/2026
Written Test Date (Part-I and Part-II)	07/03/2026
Model Answer Keys Upload Date	08/03/2026
Last Date for Online Objections	09/03/2026 till 11:59 PM

Supreme Court of India Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate	Approximately 90

Education Qualifications

• The candidate must be a Law Graduate (before taking up the assignment as Law Clerk) having a Bachelor Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any School/College/University/Institution established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate
• The candidate studying in the fifth year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course or the third year of the Three-Year Law Course after graduation in any stream will also be eligible to apply, subject to furnishing proof of acquiring Law qualification before taking up the assignment as Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate
• The candidate must have research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computer, including retrieval of desired information from various search engines/processes such as e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.

Salary/Stipend

• Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month
• Assignment Term: 2026-2027
• Nature of Engagement: Purely contractual assignment on short-term basis
• Working Hours: Candidates will be required to work even at odd hours and on holidays, in exigency of work
• Posting: The Registry reserves the right to utilize the services of the Law Clerks and they can be posted at any place in the Registry/Courts/Chambers/Residential Office of Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India/Hon'ble Judges, according to administrative exigency.

Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 20 years (The candidate must not be below the age of 20 years)
• Maximum Age: 32 years (The candidate must not be above 32 years)
• Age Calculation Date: Age limit will be calculated as on 07.02.2026.

Application Fee

• Category	Application Fee
  All Candidates	Rs. 750/- plus bank charges (if applicable)

  Selection Process

• Part I - Multiple Choice Based Questions: Testing the candidates' ability to understand and apply the law, and comprehension skills

  • • Test will be conducted in online mode
    • Minimum qualifying marks: 60 per cent
    • Negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
  • Part II - Subjective Written Test: Covering writing and analytical skills
    • Question paper will be visible on Computer Screen
    • Candidates have to write answers in pen-paper mode
  • Part III - Interview: Candidates who successfully qualify both Part-I and Part-II Tests will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 as against the number of tentative vacancies
  • Evaluation Ratio: In case large number of candidates qualify Part-I Test by securing minimum qualifying marks of 60 per cent, based on the merit list, the answer sheets of Part-II Test will be evaluated following the ratio of 1:10 as against the number of tentative vacancies
  • Model Answer Keys: Will be uploaded on the website on 08.03.2026 and will be available till 11:59 p.m. on 09.03.2026, for inviting online objections, if any, from the candidates relating to Part-I Test, subject to payment of fee of Rs. 100/- per objection, which will be refunded in case the objection is found to be valid
  • Details of the Pattern of Examination, Minimum Qualifying Standards, Terms and Conditions are available in the "Scheme of Engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India-January 2024, as amended"

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates are required to apply online only
• Visit the official Supreme Court website: www.sci.gov.in
• The link for online application will be provided through Supreme Court website
• Access the Judicial Clerkship section at: https://www.sci.gov.in/judicial-clerkship/
• The application will be accepted through online registration only from 20.01.2026
• Fill the online application form with all required details carefully
• Upload scanned copy of recent photograph and signature as per instructions
• Ensure all particulars filled in the online application form are correct before final submission
• Pay the non-refundable Application/Test Fee of Rs. 750/- plus bank charges through online mode using Payment Gateway provided by UCO Bank
• After successful submission, take a printout of the filled-up application with Application Number for your record
• Retain the Application Number carefully for generation of admit card/call letter and other information
• Complete the online registration before the last date: 07.02.2026
• In case of any technical or other query, call at Helpline numbers available on the weblink
• Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified
• No postal application shall be accepted.

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