The High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi has released Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026 for the engagement of 25 Law Researchers / Research Associates on a contractual basis at a consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000 per month. Fresh law graduates and post graduates from a Bar Council of India recognised University or College are eligible, and students in the fifth year of a five-year law course or the final year of a three-year law course may also apply. Applications are accepted only by email, as a single scanned PDF file, from 07.09.2026 to 28.09.2026.
Jharkhand High Court Law Researcher Recruitment 2026 Overview
Post Name
Law Researcher / Research Associate
Organization
High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi
Notification / Advertisement No.
Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026
Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Total Vacancies
25 posts (category-wise breakup not specified in notification)
Qualification
Law Graduate / Post Graduate from a University or College recognised by the Bar Council of India; final-year students of a three-year LLB and fifth-year students of a five-year law course are also eligible
Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026 does not prescribe any application fee for this engagement. No fee payment step is mentioned anywhere in the notification or in the prescribed application form.
Vacancy Details
The notification announces a total of 25 posts of Law Researcher / Research Associate. A category-wise breakup (UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST) is not provided in Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026. One Law Researcher / Research Associate is attached with the Hon’ble Chief Justice and one with each Hon’ble Judge of the High Court.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Any fresh Law Graduate or Post Graduate from a University or College recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Students Still Studying
Students in the fifth year of a five-year law course, or the final year of a three-year law course, are eligible to apply. Final selection is subject to passing the final year LLB examination before engagement.
Academic Record
Only candidates who have passed all their examinations in the first attempt with at least 60% aggregate marks are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Not less than 21 years and not more than 28 years as on the date of advertisement (05.09.2026). Check your age eligibility →
Recommendation Required
A practising lawyer must be recommended by a designated Senior Advocate. Any other applicant must be recommended by the Head of the last Law School, College or University attended.
Computer Familiarity
Candidates having familiarity with computers are given preference in the matter of selection.
Who Cannot Apply
Candidates pursuing a Post Graduate degree in Law, or any other degree or programme requiring compulsory attendance, are not eligible to apply.
The notification does not provide any age relaxation table for reserved categories, so the 21 to 28 year band applies to all applicants as printed in the advertisement.
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Applications received by email in the prescribed format, with all enclosures in a single PDF file, are scrutinised. Incomplete applications, applications with an illegible photograph or signature, and applications not conforming to the prescribed requirements are rejected and no further communication is entertained.
Stage 2 — Merit
Shortlisting is based on merit. Only candidates who cleared all examinations in the first attempt with at least 60% aggregate marks are considered, and familiarity with computers is given preference. Names of shortlisted candidates are announced on the official website of the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
Stage 3 — Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called individually for interview through the email addresses given in their application. The schedule and venue are announced on the official website. No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview. A candidate who does not receive the call letter may contact the Registrar General at least two days before the scheduled interview date.
Stage 4 — Document Verification
Original supporting documents are sought at the time of document verification and interview. If any claim made in the application is not substantiated at scrutiny, the candidature is cancelled.
Final — Select List and Waiting List
A select list and a waiting list of Law Researchers / Research Associates are prepared. If an engaged candidate is terminated, a candidate from the waiting list is engaged. The decision of the Selection Committee and the High Court is final and binding.
Salary and Benefits
Consolidated Honorarium / Stipend
Rs. 40,000 per month, or such higher amount as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.
Other Allowances
Nil. The Law Researcher / Research Associate is not entitled to any other allowance or remuneration.
Employment Status
Purely temporary and contractual. The engagement does not confer any right to employment under the High Court or the State Government.
Tenure
One year, which may be extended once for one year. Maximum period of engagement is two years.
Leave
Casual Leave as applicable to State Government employees. No other leave is admissible.
Experience Certificate
On successful completion of the term of engagement, a certificate is issued by the Registrar General. No certificate is issued if the engagement ends prematurely.
Headquarters
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi. The post is a full-time job and may require attending the residential office of the Hon’ble Judge concerned.
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form (Format — Application Form, Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026) from the Recruitment section of the official website of the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
Fill in the form completely, affix a passport-size colour photograph in the box provided, and sign the declaration at the end. Write your name, date of birth and father’s name exactly as they appear in your Matriculation certificate.
Arrange the enclosures listed in the notification — Matriculation certificate, marksheets, degree certificate, recommendation letter and computer certificate if any.
Scan the filled application form together with all enclosures into one single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
Email that single PDF to rgjhc.jhr@gmail.com between 07.09.2026 and 28.09.2026 only.
Keep a printout of the duly filled application with you for future reference.
Note: Candidates are not required to send a printout of the application form or any documents to the High Court. No advance copy is accepted, and no request for change or correction in any particular will be entertained after the closing date.
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Signature
Signed by the candidate below the declaration. An application with an illegible signature will be rejected.
Matriculation Certificate
In proof of date of birth. Name, date of birth and father’s name must match this certificate exactly.
Marksheets
Of all the semesters or years of Law Graduation and Post Graduation, if applicable.
Degree Certificate
Provisional or original degree certificate of Law Graduation and Post Graduation, if applicable.
Recommendation Letter
From a designated Senior Advocate for a practising lawyer, or from the Head of the last Law School, College or University attended for any other applicant.
Computer Certificate
If any. Familiarity with computers is given preference in the matter of selection.
All of the above must be scanned along with the application form into a single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB before emailing.
Emailing the application before 07.09.2026 or after 28.09.2026 — the notification accepts applications only within this window and no advance copy is entertained.
Sending the form and certificates as separate attachments; everything must go as one single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
Applying while pursuing a Post Graduate degree in Law or any other programme requiring compulsory attendance, which makes a candidate ineligible.
Skipping the recommendation letter from a designated Senior Advocate or from the Head of the last Law School, College or University — it is a listed enclosure, not an optional extra.
Overlooking the first-attempt rule: only candidates who cleared every examination in the first attempt with at least 60% aggregate marks are eligible.
Writing a name, date of birth or father’s name that differs from the Matriculation certificate, which leads to summary rejection at the scrutiny stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Jharkhand High Court Law Researcher Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 28.09.2026; applications are accepted by email only from 07.09.2026 to 28.09.2026.
How many Law Researcher / Research Associate posts are being filled?
A total of 25 posts are being filled on a contractual basis in the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
What qualification is required to apply?
A Law Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a University or College recognised by the Bar Council of India, with all examinations passed in the first attempt at not less than 60% aggregate marks.
Can final year law students apply for this engagement?
Yes, students in the fifth year of a five-year law course or the final year of a three-year law course may apply, and their final selection is subject to passing the final year LLB examination before engagement.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A candidate must be not less than 21 years and not more than 28 years of age as on 05.09.2026, the date of the advertisement.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee is prescribed anywhere in Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment Cell/2026.
How do I submit the application?
Email the filled prescribed form along with all enclosures as one scanned PDF file of not more than 10 MB to rgjhc.jhr@gmail.com within the application window.
What is the salary and how long does the engagement last?
The consolidated stipend is Rs. 40,000 per month for a term of one year, extendable once by one year, up to a maximum engagement of two years.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
