Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Posts

Supreme Court of India Invites Online Applications for Law Graduates; Check Eligibility, Salary, Dates, and Selection Process

Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Latest Notification

Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Supreme Court of India has officially released the Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on a short-term contractual basis.
This recruitment is being conducted by the Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi under Advertisement No. F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC) dated 20 January 2026.

Approximately 90 candidates will be empanelled for the 2026–27 assignment term, and selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹1,00,000.

Eligible law graduates and final-year law students can submit their online applications within the prescribed dates through the official website.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details, Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year Integrated) from a recognized University/College.
• Final Year Students: Law students in their final year (currently appearing for the final semester/year) are also eligible to apply, provided they produce their degree at the time of assignment.

Age Limit (As on 07.02.2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• The age will be calculated strictly based on the cut-off date of 07 February 2026.

Remuneration & Application Fee

Monthly Remuneration

The engaged Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates will be paid a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹1,00,000/-. No other allowances or perks are typically included in this contractual term.

Application Fee

All candidates, regardless of category, are required to pay a non-refundable application fee.

• Fee Amount: ₹750/-
• Payment Mode: Online only (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).

Selection Process for SCI Law Clerk 2026

The Supreme Court follows a rigorous three-stage selection process to filter the best legal minds in the country:

1. Part I: Multiple Choice Based Test (MCQ): Focusing on General English, Constitutional Law, and IPC/CrPC/CPC/Evidence Act.
2. Part II: Subjective Written Test: Testing the legal writing, summarization, and analytical skills of the candidate.
3. Part III: Personal Interview: Interaction with the selection board to assess the suitability for the role.

How to Apply for Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:

• Step 1: Visit the official Supreme Court website: www.sci.gov.in.
• Step 2: Go to the “Recruitment” section and find the link for “Engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate 2026.”
• Step 3: Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Step 4: Log in and fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
• Step 5: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and necessary legal documents.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee of ₹750/- through the online payment gateway.
• Step 7: Review the form and click “Submit.” Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Why This Recruitment Is Important for Law Graduates

• Prestigious opportunity to work with the Supreme Court of India
• High monthly remuneration of ₹1 lakh
• Valuable research and judicial exposure
• Strong career boost for judiciary, academia, and litigation