Saket Court Law Researcher Recruitment 2026: 1 Law Researcher – Apply Offline

Post-Wise Vacancy & Honorarium

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Qualification: The applicant must be a graduate in law from a recognized law school, college, university, or institute established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum Marks: Not less than 55% marks in the aggregate. The candidate must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
• Preference: Preference may be given to candidates holding a Post Graduation Degree in Law or having other relevant experience.
• Computer Skills: Good working knowledge of computers is mandatory.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Age Limit: Not above 32 years as on the date of making the application. No age relaxation is specified in the notification.
• Member of Bar: Applications are invited only from Members of the Bar.

Disqualifications

• The candidate must not be engaged, appointed, or employed elsewhere on an honorarium/payment/salary basis during the engagement as Law Researcher.
• The candidate must not have been convicted of, or involved in, any criminal case involving an offence of moral turpitude.
• The candidate must not be facing any disciplinary proceedings before the Bar Council of India, the concerned Bar Council of the State, or any other authority.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Shortlisting: The office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge (South) shortlists candidates from received applications based on eligibility criteria prescribed in the 2023 Guidelines.
2. Selection Committee: The committee comprises the Principal District and Sessions Judge (Chairperson), the Principal Judge (Family Court), and the senior-most District Judge (Commercial Court) of the district.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview. Final selection is based on this interview.
4. Merit List: A final merit list and waiting list (valid for one year) are prepared and published on the official website. Waiting list candidates are offered engagement in order of merit if a selected candidate does not join, leaves early, or is discharged.
5. Engagement Letter: Engagement/appointment letters are issued by the Principal District and Sessions Judge after verification of all required documents.

Note: No written test or screening examination is conducted. Selection is solely on the basis of shortlisting and personal interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Latest passport-size coloured photograph pasted on the prescribed application form (Schedule-I)
• Documents pertaining to educational qualification(s) — Law Degree, consolidated mark sheets
• Documents pertaining to experience (if applicable)
• Documents pertaining to publications (if applicable)
• Undertaking/Declaration in Schedule-II

How to Apply

1. Use the prescribed application form (Schedule-I) attached to the notification.
2. Address the form to the Principal District & Sessions Judge (South), Saket Court Complex, New Delhi.
3. Fill all 13 items of the Applicant's Profile, including qualifications with percentage of marks, experience, computer knowledge, Bar enrolment number and date with place of enrolment, and present employer (if any).
4. Paste a latest passport-size coloured photograph, sign the form with place and date.
5. Attach all relevant documents and the Schedule-II undertaking.
6. Submit the duly filled form at the General Branch, South District, Saket Courts Complex, New Delhi, through the Receipt and Issue Branch (South District), Room No. 401, Saket Court Complex, New Delhi, on any working day between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
7. Latest date of submission: 20 November 2026 (Friday). Applications received after the due date and time will not be entertained.

Important Post-Engagement Restrictions

• During engagement, the Law Researcher must not accept any other assignment or practise as an Advocate in any Court of Law, Tribunal, or Authority.
• After engagement ends, the Law Researcher must not appear before the attached District Judge (Commercial Court) for a minimum period of one year.
• For three years after engagement ends, the Law Researcher must not appear in any case handled by that District Judge during the working period.
• Strict secrecy must be maintained about matters learnt during the engagement, even after it ends, unless disclosure is legally required.
• A "No Dues Certificate" must be obtained from all branches of the District Courts on completion or early departure.
• The dress code under Chapter IV of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules applies throughout the engagement.

Leave Entitlement

• Casual leave: Up to a maximum of 12 days per year, proportional to the period of engagement.
• Special casual leave: 10 days in June and 5 days during winter vacation.
• Extraordinary medical leave: Up to 10 days on half remuneration in extreme cases.
• No stipend is paid for unauthorized absence or leave beyond permissible limits.
• Leave requires approval from the District Judge (Commercial Court). In emergencies, prior intimation is sufficient.
• An experience certificate may be issued after a minimum of six months of engagement, subject to the approval of the Principal District and Sessions Judge.

Job Description

• Assist the concerned District Judge (Commercial Court) in judicial functions.
• Assist with administrative functions of the District Judge (Commercial Court) as assigned.
• Work under the direct control and supervision of the District Judge (Commercial Court) and under the overall administrative control of the Principal District and Sessions Judge.
• Work during Court working hours of the Delhi District Courts; may be required to work after Court hours, on gazetted holidays, or local holidays.
• May be posted with any District Judge (Commercial Court) in the district and transferred between Commercial Courts within the district.
• During engagement, has access to the Court room; at the discretion of the District Judge, may also access the Judge's chamber, Library, and Residential Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to submit the application for Saket Court Law Researcher Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 20 November 2026 (Friday), between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM. Applications received after this date and time will not be entertained.

Where should I submit the application form for Saket Court Law Researcher?

The completed application must be submitted at the General Branch, South District, Saket Courts Complex, New Delhi, through the Receipt and Issue Branch (South District), Room No. 401, Saket Court Complex, New Delhi, on any working day between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM.

Is there any application fee for the Saket Court Law Researcher recruitment?

The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for confirmation.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The Law Researcher post is a purely short-term contractual engagement for one year, which may be extended by one additional year. The engagement does not confer any right or claim to regular appointment or continuance in service beyond the actual period of engagement. It is not a permanent cadre position.

What is the monthly honorarium for Saket Court Law Researcher?

The fixed monthly honorarium is Rs. 50,000/-. The Law Researcher is not entitled to any other allowance or perks beyond this honorarium.

Who constitutes the Selection Committee for Saket Court Law Researcher?

The Selection Committee consists of the Principal District and Sessions Judge (Chairperson), the Principal Judge (Family Court), and the senior-most District Judge (Commercial Court) of the district. Final selection is based on a personal interview conducted by this committee.