Supreme Court Law Clerk Online Form 2026

Supreme Court of India; Delhi; On-site; INR 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme Court of India is inviting applications for the Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant position for 2026. Law Clerks support sitting Judges through legal research, drafting, and case analysis, in a 1-year appointment. Eligible LLB graduates with outstanding academic records are preferred, with Bar Council enrollment advantageous.

Applications are submitted online via main.sci.gov.in. Apply start January 2026; last date and exam date to be notified; location is New Delhi at the Supreme

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognized law university/institute.
• Outstanding academic record - Gold Medal or High Distinction preferred.
• Bar Council enrollment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist sitting Judges with legal research, drafting, and case analysis.
• Prepare briefs, notes, and memos as directed by the Judge.
• Support constitutional and general legal research as part of case preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Case analysis

Education

LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated)

Bar Council enrollment (preferred)

Job description

The Supreme Court of India has released the Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant recruitment notification for 2026. This is one of the most prestigious entry-level legal positions in the country - Law Clerks assist sitting Judges of the Supreme Court with legal research, drafting, and case analysis. It's a 1-year appointment but carries immense value for a law career. Candidates must be LLB graduates with outstanding academic records. Selection is through a Written Test and Interview. Applications are submitted online through the Supreme Court's official recruitment portal.

Apply Start January 2026

Last Date To be notified

Exam Date To be notified

Qualification

• LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognized law university/institute.
• Outstanding academic record - candidates with Gold Medal or High Distinction preferred.
• Candidates enrolled with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council preferred.

Particulars

Details

Organization Supreme Court of India

Post Name Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant

Location Supreme Court, New Delhi

Duration 1 Year (Temporary Appointment)

Qualification LLB from recognized institution

Apply Mode Online via main.sci.gov.in

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Selection Process

• Written Test: Legal aptitude, constitutional law, and general legal knowledge.
• Interview: Personal interview before a panel of judges or senior officials.
• Document Verification: Academic certificates and Bar Council enrollment.