Engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on short-term contractual assignment
Online applications are invited in terms of “Scheme of Engaging Law Clerkcum-Research Associates on Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India- January 2024” for preparation of a panel of approximately 90 candidates for engagement as Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates in the Supreme Court of India purely on contractual assignment initially on a consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000/- per month for the assignment term 2025-2026.
The selection will be made subject to the fulfilment of the following essential qualifications and other eligibility conditions. It is made clear that the engagement as Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate is a full-time assignment, purely contractual in nature. It will not confer any right on the selected candidates to claim regular appointment/continuance in service in the Supreme Court of India. Further, such engagement may be terminated by the Registry at any point of time with prescribed notice. A Law Clerk will not accept any other assignment during their assignment term as a Law Clerk. They shall not practise as an Advocate in any Court of Law during the course of their assignment term as Law Clerks.
Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
| Exam Name | Supreme Court Law Clerk Exam 2025 |
| Post | Clerk |
| Vacancy | 90 |
| Educational Qualification | Law Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 years – 32 years |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Important Dates | |
| Online Application start date | 14th January 2025 |
| Online Application end date | 7th February 2025 |
| Part 1 Exam Date | 9th March 2025 |
| Fee | |
| Application Fee | ₹500/- (Five Hundred) |
| Educational Qualification | The candidate must have a Law Degree (including an Integrated Law Course) from a recognized institution in India. |
| Candidates in the 5th year of a 5-year course or 3rd year of a 3-year course can apply, if they complete the qualification before starting. | |
| Research skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of legal databases like e-SCR, Manupatra, LexisNexis, etc., are required. | |
| Official website | https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
| Apply online | Here |
| Notification | Download |
| Selection Process | |
| Phase 1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs | This phase will assess the candidates’ understanding and application of the law, as well as their comprehension skills through MCQs. |
| Phase 2: Subjective Written Examination | In this phase, candidates will be tested on their writing and analytical skills through subjective questions. |
| Phase 3: Interview | Candidates who pass the written tests will proceed to the final interview phase |