The online application form is open for recruitment of Clerk cum Research associate for short term in Supreme court of india. This is a Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India (January 2024, as amended)” to prepare a panel of ~90 candidates for engagement as Law Clerks-cum-Research Associates in the Supreme Court of India.
- Mode: Purely contractual for 2026-2027 term.
- Remuneration: Consolidated ₹1,00,000/- per month.\
Supreme Court Law Clerk Schedule 2026
| Application form Opens | 20-Jan |
| Application form Last Date | 07-Feb |
| Exam Date | 07-Mar |
| Admit Card | TBA |
| Answer key | TBA |
| Result | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria for Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate:
- Law Degree Requirement: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (including Integrated Law Degree Courses) from a school, college, university, or institution established by law in India
- The Bar Council of India recognises the degree for enrollment as an Advocate. This qualification must be comple before commencing the assignment.
- Appearing candidates in their final year Integrated or LLB degree can also apply , provided they submit proof of obtaining the Law qualification prior to taking up the assignment.
- Additional Skills: Candidates must possess strong research and analytical skills, excellent writing abilities, and proficiency in computers, including the ability to retrieve information from search engines and legal databases such as e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
Age
20 Years to 32 years
Selection Process:
The selection will occur in three phases:
- Part I: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) assessing candidates’ ability to understand and apply legal principles, along with comprehension skills.
- Part II: Subjective Written Test evaluating writing and analytical abilities.
- Part III: Interview.
For full details on the examination pattern, minimum qualifying standards, and terms/conditions of the contractual assignment, refer to the “Scheme of Engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India – January 2024* (as amended)”, available on the Supreme Court of India’s website: www.sci.gov.in.
Examination Details for Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Engagement:
- Date: Written Tests will be taking place on 07.03.2026.
- Part-I: Online mode (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Part-II: Question paper displayed on computer screen; candidates must write answers using pen and paper.
- Model Answer Keys: For Part-I only, keys will be out on the website on 08.03.2026 and available until 11:59 p.m. on 09.03.2026.
- Candidates may submit online objections during this period.
- Fee: ₹100/- per objection (refundable if valid).
- Objections via letter, application, email, or any other mode will not be accepted.
Application fee
The Application fee is Rs.750
Mode of Payment-Online
Exam Pattern and Cut Off
Qualification and Evaluation Process:
- Part-I Cutoff: Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks of 60%. If a large number qualify, Part-II answer sheets will be evaluated based on merit, at a ratio of 1:10 relative to tentative vacancies (per Clause G(i) of the Scheme).
- Interview Shortlisting: Candidates qualifying both Part-I and Part-II will be called for interview at a ratio of 1:3 relative to tentative vacancies.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in Part-I.
Online Application Guidelines:
Candidates will apply online only on sci.gov.in
- Upload a scanned copy of your recent photograph and signature as per the instructions on the designated link.
- Verify all details for accuracy before final submission—applications cannot be withdrawn or modified once submitted.
- Complete the form and make online fee payment following the on-screen instructions.
- After submission, review the preview with your Application Number and take a printout for your records.
Test Cities
Supreme Court Law Clerk Exam Centers – March 7, 2026Session Part Mode Exam Cities (23 Centers) Morning Part-I Online MCQ Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam Afternoon Part-II Pen-Paper (Questions on screen) Same 23 cities listed above
Key Details:
- Both tests conducted same day (07.03.2026) in two sessions
- Break provided between Part-I and Part-II
- Delhi center available for NCR candidates
FAQs
It opened on January 20 for filling the 95 seats for law clerk research associate
You have law degree or appearing in the final year of exam can appear for this
The selection has two steps preliminary exam and mains exam those who qualify will go to Mains exam
This will be releasing after the exam is over to seek challenges
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