About the Organization
High Court of Judicature at Bombay has invited applications for preparing a Select List of 24 candidates for appointment as Judicial Research Assistants on a contractual basis. The selected candidates will assist Hon’ble Judges of the Bombay High Court and its benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad, and the Circuit Bench at Kolhapur.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Judicial Research Assistantship
Number of Positions
- 24 Positions
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Law Graduates who have passed the final LL.B. examination in the first attempt with a minimum of 55% marks; or
- Candidates possessing a Post Graduate Degree in Law (LL.M.)
- Basic knowledge of computers, laptops, and legal research software
- Age between 21 and 30 years on the date of application
Preference
Preference may be given to candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree in Law.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Judicial Research Assistants will:
- Conduct legal research on matters assigned by the Hon’ble Judge
- Assist in judicial work
- Attend court proceedings
- Prepare notes and draft memoranda
- Maintain confidentiality in all assigned work
Mode of Work
Offline (On-site)
Place of Posting
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Aurangabad
- Kolhapur
Duration
- Initial tenure of 1 year
- Extendable for one additional year based on recommendation and approval
Stipend / Honorarium
- Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated stipend/honorarium)
Selection Procedure
- Personal Interview
- Total Marks: 50
- Minimum Passing Marks: 25
- Final selection subject to approval of the Hon’ble Chief Justice
Application Fee
- Rs. 500 payable through Postal Order or Demand Draft in favour of:
“Assistant Registrar for Registrar General, High Court, A.S., Bombay”
Important Dates and Timelines
- Notification Date: 12 May 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 29 May 2026 by 5:00 PM
Application Process
Applications must be submitted with recommendation from:
- The Principal of the institution where the applicant pursued LL.B./LL.M.; or
- Specified Presidents of recognized Bar Associations.
Submission Address
Registrar (Personnel)
High Court, Appellate Side, Bombay
5th Floor, New Mantralaya Building
G.T. Hospital Compound, Behind Ashoka Shopping Centre
Near Crawford Market, L.T. Marg
Mumbai – 400 001
Applications may be submitted by:
- Speed Post
- RPAD
- Hand Delivery
- Courier
Documents Required
- Proof of date of birth
- Semester-wise mark sheets and degree certificates
- Computer proficiency certificate
- Recommendation letter
- Domicile certificate
- Other supporting documents as applicable
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Candidates must not practice as advocates during the assignment.
- Maximum admissible leave is 8 days per calendar year.
- Work may be required on holidays and beyond court hours.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email and the High Court website.
Official Notification
