Supreme Court Of India Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
Recruiting Body
Supreme Court of India (SCI) – Official website: www.sci.gov.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 January 2026 |
| Application Start | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 07 February 2026 |
| Written Exam | 07 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 08 March 2026 |
| Objection Window | 09 March 2026 (until 11:59 PM) |
Posts & Vacancies
- Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates
Total Vacancies: ~90 posts
These positions are contractual engagements for the 2026-2027 term.
Note: These are the primary posts advertised currently; Supreme Court may announce other posts (e.g., registry positions) from time to time, but the latest official recruitment opening is for the Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates.
Eligibility Criteria (Summary)
✔ Educational Qualification:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Final-year law students also eligible to apply.
✔ Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 32 years (as on last date to apply)
- Age relaxations as per rules (where applicable).
✔ Skills:
- Good research and analytical skills
- Writing ability and computer literacy are preferred/required.
Remuneration
Selected candidates are offered a consolidated stipend:
- Approx ₹1,00,000 per month (stipend) for the contractual term.
Selection Process
The selection typically involves:
- Written Examination (Objective & Subjective)
- Personal Interview / Document Verification
- Medical Examination (as applicable)
How To Apply
All applications are submitted online via the Supreme Court’s official website.
👉 Official Apply Link
🔗 Apply Online (Supreme Court Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates 2026) —
https://www.sci.gov.in/judicial-clerkship/
✅ Basic Steps
- Visit the Judicial Clerkship section on sci.gov.in.
- Download and read the official notification carefully.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Register with basic details and fill the application form.
- Upload required documents (photo/signature) in prescribed format.
- Pay the application/test fee (online mode).
- Submit and keep a printout/confirmation for records.
Official Notification
You can download the detailed official advertisement and notification from the Supreme Court recruitment page:
👉 https://www.sci.gov.in/recruitments/
Summary
- Recruitment opened for ~90 Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate posts.
- Online applications started on 20 Jan 2026 and will close on 07 Feb 2026.
- Written exam is scheduled on 07 March 2026.
- Application process is fully online through sci.gov.in.
If you want, I can also provide the official PDF notification link or a step-by-step guide with images on how to fill the form.


