Supreme Court of India has released the recruitment notification No: F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC) to fill the 90 Law Clerk – Research Associate Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.sci.gov.in/ from 20.01.2026 to 07.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Supreme Court of India Law Clerk – Research Associate 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Law are eligible to apply for these opportunities. All Over India is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
Supreme Court of India Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Supreme Court of India |
| Notification No: F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC) |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Short Term Contractual Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 90 Law Clerk – Research Associate Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 20.01.2026 |
| Last Date: 07.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
Current Supreme Court of India Job Openings:
- Law Clerk – Research Associate – 90 Posts
Supreme Court of India Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for Supreme Court of India: (As on 07.02.2026)
- 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 accredited 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 applicant must possess writing skills, research and analytical abilities, computer expertise, and the ability to retrieve needed information from a variety of search engines and procedures, including e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.
Age Limit for Supreme Court of India: (As on 07.02.2026)
- The candidate must not be below the age of 20 years and above 32 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for Supreme Court of India:
- Law Clerk – Research Associate – Rs.1,00,000/-
Method of Selection for Supreme Court of India:
- Written Test
- Certificate Verification
Exam Center In Tamilnadu: Chennai
Examination Fee:
- For All Applicants – Rs.750/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the Supreme Court of India website (https://www.sci.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 20.01.2026 and end on 07.02.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 20.01.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 07.02.2026
- Date of Examination: 07.03.2026
Supreme Court of India Advertisement & Apply Link:
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