Supreme Court of India Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 90 Posts

Supreme Court of India has invited online applications for approximately 90 vacant posts of Law Clerk-and-Research Associate for the term 2026–2027. This is a contractual opportunity for law graduates offering a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria for Law Clerk-and-Research Associate

Essential Qualification

• Must be a Law Graduate (before taking up the assignment) having a Bachelor Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any institution established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.
• Candidates studying in the 5th year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course or the 3rd year of the Three-Year Law Course after graduation are also eligible to apply, subject to furnishing proof of acquiring the Law qualification before joining.
• Must possess research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computer, including retrieval of information from search engines (e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.).

Experience

• No prior experience specified, but skills in legal research are required.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 32 years (as on 07/02/2026)

Selection Process

• Part I (Online): Multiple Choice Based Questions. Minimum 60% qualifying marks. Negative marking of 0.25 per incorrect answer.
• Part II (Offline): Subjective Written Test (Pen-Paper mode). Answer sheets evaluated based on merit ratio (1:10).
• Part III (Interview): Candidates qualifying Part I and II will be called for an interview in the ratio of 1:3 against tentative vacancies.
• Test Date: 07/03/2026.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• All Candidates: Rs. 750/- plus bank charges.
• Mode: Online via UCO Bank Payment Gateway. Non-refundable.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1. What is the salary for Supreme Court Law Clerk 2026?
A. The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

Q2. Is this a permanent job?
A. No, it is a purely contractual assignment for one year (2026-2027).

Q3. Can 5th-year law students apply?
A. Yes, provided they furnish proof of acquiring the Law qualification before the assignment starts.