Supreme Court of India Law Clerk‑cum‑Research Associate Engagement 2025 – Apply Online (Jan Batch)

Important date

Online Application Start Date: 14 January 2025

Last Date to Apply: 7 February 2025 (23:55 hrs)

Written Exam Date: 9 March 2025

Subjective & MCQ Papers on Same DayYes

Fees

Application/Test Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable)

Age limit

Minimum 20 years, Maximum 32 years as of 7 February 2025

Payment Method

Payment Mode: Online only via UCO Bank Payment Gateway.

No offline submissions accepted

Eligibilty

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  Educational Qualification

  • Law Degree from a recognized university

  • Shorthand speed: 120 w.p.m. in English

  • Typing speed on computer: 40 w.p.m. in English

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of regular service as Private Secretary/PA/Stenographer in any Govt. Department/PSU/Statutory Body

• Nationality: Indian citizen

• Essential Note: Final engagement subject to academic verification and contract terms as specified in the “Scheme of Engaging Law Clerk...” on sci.gov.in

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Salary:

1. Law Clerk‑cum‑Research Associate

• 💰 Fixed Monthly Stipend: ₹80,000 (Consolidated)

• 📌 No allowances like HRA, DA, or TA

• 🕒 Type: Temporary/Contractual (~11 months)

• 📍 Location: Supreme Court, New Delhi

2. Court Master (Shorthand-English)

• 💼 Pay Level: Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

• 💰 Salary Range: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 per month

• ✨ Allowances: Eligible for HRA, DA, TA, etc. as per central government rules

• 🕒 Type: Permanent (Group A Gazetted Post)

• 📍 Location: Supreme Court, New Delhi

Selection Criteria:

1. Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate

Type: Contractual, short-term legal research assistant
Selection Process:

• Objective Written Test (MCQ)

• Subjective Written Test (Essay, Legal Reasoning)

• Interview

🔹 Focus: Legal research, writing, judgments support
🔹 Nature: Temporary, mostly for law graduates

2. Court Master

Type: Permanent post (Group A, Level-11)
Selection Process:

• Shorthand (English) Test

• Objective Written Test

• Typing Test on Computer

• Interview

• Weightage for Law Degree

🔹 Focus: Court recording, case diary, judgment documentation, high-speed typing & transcription
🔹 Nature: Permanent staff position with higher salary

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online only.

• Apply before August 2025 (exact date to be updated once officially notified).

• Visit the official SCI website or click the direct link provided under “Important Links” below.

• Fill the form carefully, upload required documents, and submit.