Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 90 Vacancy

📅 Posted: 20/01/2026 📝 Updated: 21/01/2026
Total Vacancy 90 (Approx)
Salary ₹1,00,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Location All India
Last Date 07/02/2026

Short Information: Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell) has released the Official Notification PDF for the engagement of approximately 90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis. Candidates having a Law Degree (LL.B) and looking for Central Govt Legal Jobs can apply online. The remuneration is fixed at ₹1,00,000/- per month. Complete details regarding Age Limit, Selection Process, and Syllabus are available below. Visit TopOnlineForm.com for the latest Sarkari Result updates and click on the link below to fill the Online Form before 07/02/2026.

Important Dates

Notification Released 20/01/2026
Application Begin 20/01/2026
Last Date to Apply 07/02/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date 07/02/2026
Exam Date (Part I & II) 07/03/2026
Answer Key Release 08/03/2026

Application Fee

All Candidates ₹750
Payment: Online (UCO Bank Gateway)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 20-32 Years (as on 07/02/2026)

(As per Supreme Court Guidelines.)

Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate90Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) recognized by BCI. 5th Year (5-Yr Course) or 3rd Year (3-Yr Course) students can also apply.
Total Vacancy90

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must be a Law Graduate (Bachelor Degree in Law) from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Candidates appearing in the final year (5th year of 5-Year Integrated Course OR 3rd year of 3-Year Course) are also eligible, provided they acquire qualification before assignment.
  • Must have research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and computer knowledge (retrieval from e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.).
  • Candidate must not practise as an Advocate during the assignment term.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name Salary Level
Law Clerk-cum-Research AssociateConsolidated ₹1,00,000/- Per Month

Selection Process Steps

  1. Part I - Multiple Choice Questions (Online)
  2. Part II - Subjective Written Test (Writing & Analytical Skills)
  3. Part III - Interview

Detailed Exam Pattern

Exam Overview

  • Date of Exam: 07/03/2026 (Both Part I and Part II on the same day).
  • Part I Mode: Online (MCQ).
  • Part II Mode: Pen-Paper (Subjective).
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Part I.

Test Structure

PartTypeFocus
Part IMultiple Choice QuestionsLaw Understanding & Comprehension
Part IISubjective Written TestWriting & Analytical Skills
Part IIIInterviewPersonality & Knowledge

How to Apply

  1. Visit the Supreme Court Official Website.
  2. Click on the 'Recruitment' tab and find the link for 'Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates 2026'.
  3. Register using your Email ID and Mobile Number.
  4. Fill in the application form and upload scanned Photograph and Signature.
  5. Pay the application fee of ₹750 online via UCO Bank Gateway.
  6. Submit the form and retain the Application Number for future reference.

Test Centres

Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam.
Apply Online Click Here ↗
Download Notification PDF Advt No. F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC) Click Here ↗
Official Website Click Here ↗
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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization Supreme Court of India
Post Name Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancy 90 (Approx)
Salary ₹1,00,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Job Location All India
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 07/02/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for a Supreme Court Law Clerk?
Ans: The post offers a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- per month. Since it is a contractual assignment, there are no additional allowances like DA or HRA.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 07th February 2026.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Part-I Test.
Q.4 Can final year law students apply?
Ans: Yes, students in the 5th year of a 5-year course or 3rd year of a 3-year course can apply, provided they acquire the qualification before taking up the assignment.
Q.5 What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Ans: Candidates must be between 20 and 32 years of age as on 07/02/2026.
Q.6 Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, this is a purely contractual full-time assignment for the term 2026-2027.

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