Law Clerkcum-Research Associates at Supreme Court 2026: Apply by Feb 7

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On January 21, 2026

About Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India is the nation’s highest court, serving as the final court of appeal and the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution, safeguarding citizens’ fundamental rights and settling disputes between government bodies.

Established in 1950, it has the power of judicial review, can hear appeals from High Courts, issue writs, and offer advisory opinions to the President, with its judgments being binding on all other courts. Comprising the Chief Justice of India and up to 33 other judges, it handles civil, criminal, constitutional, and advisory matters.

About the Job

Online applications are invited in terms of “Scheme of Engaging Law Clerk-cumResearch Associates on Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India-January, 2024*, as amended” for preparation of a panel of approximately 90 candidates for engagement as Law Clerks-cum-Research Associates in the Supreme Court of India purely on contractual assignment initially on a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- per month for the assignment term 2026-2027.

Eligibility

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.

Age Limit: The candidate must not be below the age of 20 years and above 32 years as on 07.02.2026.

Mode

Onsite

Salary

Rs 1 lakh

Location

New Delhi

Last Date to Apply

07.02.2026

Application Fee

Eligible candidates are required to apply online for which the link will be provided through Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in.

The application will be accepted through online registration only, from 20.01.2026. The candidates will be required to pay non-refundable Application/Test Fee of ₹750/- plus bank charges, if applicable, through online mode only. Fee shall not be accepted in any other form. No postal application shall be accepted.

The fee shall be paid online through Payment Gateway provided by UCO Bank.