Supreme Court of India (SCI) Law Clerk Cum Research Associates Recruitment 2025 - Online Application
Last Updated:
April 10, 2025
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| Official Post Name | Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate (Contractual) |
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| Advertisement/Notification No. | No.F.21 (LC)/2025-SC (RC) |
| Recruiting Organization | Supreme Court of India (Recruitment Cell) |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 90 |
| Job Type | Short-Term Contractual (Full-Time) |
SCI (Supreme Court of India) invites online applications for 90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate positions- Apply Now
Important Date |
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| Application Start Date | 14 January 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 7 February 2025 (23:55 Hrs) |
| Exam Fee Last Date | 7 February 2025 |
| Exam Dates (Prelims/Mains) | 9 March 2025 (Part I & II) |
| Answer Key Release Date | 10 March 2025 (12:00 PM) to 11 March 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Application Fee Details |
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| All Candidates | ₹500 + Bank Charges |
| Payment Methods | Online Only (via UCO Bank Payment Gateway) |
| Refund Policy | Non-refundable |
Age |
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| Age as on | 7 February 2025 |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Age Relaxations | Not specified |
Vacancy Breakdown |
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| Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate | 90 |
Educational Qualification |
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| Bachelor’s Degree | Law (5-year integrated or 3-year course) |
| Eligibility | Must be Law Graduate or final-year student with degree proof |
| Proficiency | Legal research tools (Manupatra, SCC Online) |
| Skills | Strong writing and analytical skills |
Salary & Benefits |
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| Monthly Salary | ₹80,000/month (Consolidated) |
| Benefits | Prestigious exposure in Supreme Court of India |
| Allowances | No additional allowances (purely contractual) |
| Additional Benefits |
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| Opportunity to work closely with Supreme Court judges |
| Enhanced legal research and drafting skills |
Selection Process |
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| Part I | MCQ-Based Exam (Law Application & Comprehension) |
| Part II | Subjective Written Exam (Analytical Skills) |
| Part III | Interview |
| Negative Marking | Yes (for Part I) |
How To Apply |
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| Step 1 | Visit Supreme Court Website via Apply Now link |
| Step 2 | Click 'Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate' recruitment link |
| Step 3 | Register, upload documents, and pay ₹500 online |
| Step 4 | Submit and save application number |
Tips |
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| Ensure Aadhaar, qualifications and contact details are accurate |
| Final-year students must submit degree proof before joining |
Important Links |
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| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Syllabus | Refer to "Scheme of Engagement" on website |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Answer Key | Link (10-11 March 2025) |
| Contact Helpline | Recruitment Cell, Supreme Court of India |
| Official Site | Supreme Court of India (SCI) |
Exam Syllabus & Preprations |
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| Part I (MCQ) | Legal Principles, Landmark Judgments, Constitution |
| Part II (Subjective) | Case Analysis, Drafting, Legal Reasoning |
Recommended Books & Tools |
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| Book 1 | Universal’s Guide to Judicial Services |
| Book 2 | Legal Research Methodology by Dr. Ashok K. Jain |
| Online Tools | Manupatra, SCC Online, e-SCR |
Additional Tips |
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| Verify eligibility (age, degree status) before applying |
| Practice legal drafting and case analysis for Part II |
| Monitor SCI’s website for admit card updates |
- Disclaimer: Details are based on the official notification. For updates, visit the Supreme Court website.
- Source: SCI Advertisement No.F.21 (LC)/2025-SC (RC).
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