Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate – SCI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 90
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹100,000 - ₹100,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 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.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: No specific prior experience mentioned, but candidates must have research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computer, including retrieval of desired information from various search engines/processes.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate SCI Recruitment offers an unparalleled opportunity for legal professionals to contribute directly to the Indian judiciary. This esteemed government job involves assisting Hon'ble Judges of the Supreme Court with crucial legal research and analysis. Candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding public sector vacancy should review the eligibility and apply online for this significant role. It's a unique chance to gain invaluable experience at the highest judicial level.
- This Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate role involves critical legal research and assistance to Supreme Court Judges, a key government job function.
- Gain invaluable experience and career growth in the public sector through this highly competitive and prestigious recruitment opportunity.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- per month for the assignment term 2026-2027.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Part I: Multiple Choice Based Questions (Online mode), testing ability to understand and apply law, and comprehension skills.
Part II: Subjective Written Test (Pen-paper mode, question paper on computer screen), covering writing and analytical skills.
Part III: Interview.
Application Fees
₹750/- plus bank charges, if applicable (non-refundable).
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be applicable as per Government of India rules and regulations.
Candidates seeking reservation must provide valid certificates as per the prescribed format.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.sci.gov.in and find the online application link.
- Register online by providing the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the non-refundable application/test fee of ₹750/- plus bank charges through online mode (UCO Bank Payment Gateway).
- Review the application form carefully before final submission, as it cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- Take a printout of the filled-up application form with the Application Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The assignment is purely contractual, full-time, and for a short-term. It does not confer any right to regular appointment or continuance in service. Law Clerks are prohibited from taking up any other assignment or practicing as an Advocate during their term.
The notification does not specify any age relaxations for reserved categories. Candidates must be between 20 and 32 years of age as on 07.02.2026. Please refer to the official detailed notification for any updates or specific rules.
The selection involves three phases: Part I (Multiple Choice Questions), Part II (Subjective Written Test), and Part III (Interview). Candidates must qualify in each stage as per the scheme available on the Supreme Court website.
