Jharkhand High Court Law Researcher Recruitment 2026 – 25 Posts
Organising Institution / Firm
High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
28 September 2026
📍 Mode / Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
💰 Stipend / Pay
Rs. 40,000/- per month
🎓 Eligibility
Fresh Law Graduate/Post Graduate from a BCI-recognized institution (5-year law course or final-year 3-year LL.B. students). Must have passed all examinations in the first attempt with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Practicing lawyers require a Senior Advocate's recommendation; non-lawyers require a recommendation from their last institution head.
🛡️ Category
Judicial Clerkship
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
The High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi has invited applications for the recruitment of 25 Law Researchers / Research Associates on a contractual basis for a period of one year to support Hon'ble Judges in their judicial and administrative work.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Fresh Law Graduate or Post-Graduate from a BCI-recognized institution (encompassing 5-year law courses or final-year 3-year LL.B. students who must pass before engagement).
- Academic Performance: Must have passed all examinations in the first attempt with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Age Limit: Between 21 and 28 years.
- Recommendations: Practicing lawyers require a recommendation from a Senior Advocate; others require a reference from the head of their last institution.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Assist Hon'ble Judges in legal research, case analysis, and administrative functions.
- Gain hands-on court room exposure, drafting experience, and familiarity with judicial proceedings.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Rs. 40,000/- per month (Consolidated monthly remuneration with no extra allowances for travel or medical benefits).
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website: www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in.
- Fill in the application form accurately with personal, educational, and professional details, affixing a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Attach scanned copies of all required documents (Matriculation certificate, law graduation/post-graduation mark sheets and degrees, recommendation letter, and computer certificate if available) into a single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
- Submit the application via email attachment to rgjhc.jhr@gmail.com on or before September 28, 2026.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Official Website: www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in
Submission Email: rgjhc.jhr@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the duration of the engagement? The initial engagement is strictly contractual and temporary for a period of one year, with an option to renew for an additional year.
- Is there any application fee? No application fee is charged for this recruitment drive.