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The Supreme Court of India Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate recruitment 2026-27 is for a panel of about 90, paid ₹1,00,000 per month on a short-term contract. Applications ran 20 January–7 February 2026 and are now closed — the selection process (MCQ test → written test → interview) is underway. This is a prestigious one-year role assisting Supreme Court judges with legal research.
Supreme Court Law Clerk 2026-27 — Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Panel size | ~90 |
| Remuneration | ₹1,00,000/month (contract) |
| Application window | 20 Jan – 7 Feb 2026 (closed) |
| Selection | MCQ test → written test → interview |
| Eligibility | LLB / final-year law student; age 20–32 |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
Is the application still open?
No. The application window closed on 7 February 2026. If you see an "Apply Online" button on a third-party site, it is outdated — the live stage now is the selection process and results, which the Supreme Court conducts and publishes at sci.gov.in. This page tracks that process for the 2026-27 cycle.
Eligibility & selection
Eligibility is an LLB degree (or final-year law student) with an age of 20–32 years as on 7 February 2026. Selection is through a computer-based MCQ test, a written/descriptive test and an interview. Selected candidates are placed on a panel and assigned to judges as Law Clerks-cum-Research Associates for a contractual term (typically one year) — it is a stepping-stone role, not a permanent government post.
Practical Tips
- Applications are closed — don't trust outdated "apply now" links.
- It's a 1-year contract at ₹1,00,000/month, not a permanent job.
- Watch sci.gov.in for the MCQ/written test schedule and results.
- Great for law graduates aiming at litigation, judiciary or academia.
Law aspirants can also see our UP PCS-J Civil Judge 2026 page.
Disclaimer: Compiled from Supreme Court notices and reputable reports (last verified 5 June 2026). Applications are closed; verify the selection schedule and results on sci.gov.in.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate (panel) | 90 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of SCI (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Apply only on the official portal — Resultpedia never asks for fees, OTPs or documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Supreme Court Law Clerk 2026-27 ka application abhi khula hai?
Nahi. Application window 20 Jan–7 Feb 2026 tha aur ab band hai. Ab selection process (MCQ → written → interview) chal raha hai. Updates sci.gov.in par.
Supreme Court Law Clerk ki salary kitni hai?
₹1,00,000/month (short-term contract). Yeh permanent govt job nahi, lagbhag 1 saal ka contractual role hai.
Supreme Court Law Clerk ki eligibility kya hai?
LLB degree (ya final-year law student), age 20–32 saal (7 Feb 2026 ko).
Selection process kya hai?
MCQ test → written/descriptive test → interview. Selected candidates panel par aate hain aur judges ke saath assign hote hain.
Kitne Law Clerk select hote hain?
Lagbhag 90 ka panel banta hai 2026-27 cycle ke liye.
Yeh job permanent hai?
Nahi — yeh contractual (lagbhag 1 saal) role hai, litigation/judiciary/academia ke liye ek strong stepping-stone.