Online applications are invited for the engagement of approximately 90 Law Clerks-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis in the Supreme Court of India for the assignment term 2026-2027. The engagement offers a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- per month.
Essential Qualifications
- The candidate must be a Law Graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law) from a university/institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates studying in the fifth year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course or the third year of the Three-Year Law Course are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of acquiring the Law qualification before taking up the assignment.
- The candidate must possess research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computers, including information retrieval from various search engines/processes like e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 32 years of age as of 07.02.2026.
Method of Selection
The selection process will be conducted in three phases:
- Part I: Multiple Choice Based Questions to test understanding and application of law, and comprehension skills.
- Part II: Subjective Written Test to assess writing and analytical skills.
- Part III: Interview.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable Application/Test Fee of ₹750/- plus applicable bank charges through online mode only.
Important Dates
- Start date for online registration: 20.01.2026
- Closing date for online applications: 07.02.2026
- Date of Examination (Part I & II): 07.03.2026
- Model Answer Keys Upload: 08.03.2026 to 09.03.2026 (11:59 p.m.)
Examination Details
- Test Centres: The tests will be conducted in 23 cities across India: Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam.
- Exam Mode: Part-I will be conducted in online mode, and Part-II will be a pen-and-paper test with the question paper displayed on the computer screen.
- Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Part-I.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in. Applications will be accepted only through online registration from 20.01.2026.
General Instructions
- The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates must upload scanned copies of their recent photograph and signature.
- In case of any dispute, the legal jurisdiction will be Delhi.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Written Test.