The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has announced the recruitment of Research Assistants through its advertisement numbered 01 of 2026/RR/RC. A total of 7 positions are on offer, along with the preparation of a panel for future or anticipated posts. The engagement is purely contractual, initially for one year and extendable by a further year, with Research Assistants attached to Hon'ble Judges to assist with legal research work. The roles are temporary and do not confer regular employee status in the High Court service.
JK High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 202601 of 2026/RR/RC
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
13 Oct
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Online
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open04 Oct
- Applications Closed13 Oct
JK High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
- Advertisement No.
- 01 of 2026/RR/RC
- Post Name
- Research Assistant
- Job Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under S.O. 166 dated 18.05.2020 issued by GAD, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, or a resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh for not less than 15 years before the date of applying and actually resident of the area)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 33 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 40,000 per month (Honorarium)
- Tenure
- One year from the date of taking up the assignment, extendable for a further period not exceeding one year
- Notice Period
- One month prior notice, with prior intimation to the Hon'ble Judge to whom attached
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Assistant
7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Research Assistant
Law Graduate (as on the date of appearing at interview) having a Bachelor's Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any School/College/University/Institute established by Law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, possessing a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate at Law Graduation and should not have completed two years after enrolment as an Advocate. Candidates studying in the final year/last semester of three year Law Course/Five year Integrated Law Course are also eligible to apply subject to furnishing proof of acquiring the Law degree qualification with minimum 55% marks in aggregate at the time of interview.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Law Graduate (as on the date of appearing at interview) having a Bachelor's Degree in Law (including Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any School/College/University/Institute established by Law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, possessing a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate at Law Graduation and should not have completed two years after enrolment as an Advocate. Candidates studying in the final year/last semester of three year Law Course/Five year Integrated Law Course are also eligible to apply subject to furnishing proof of acquiring the Law degree qualification with minimum 55% marks in aggregate at the time of interview. |
Age Limit
Must not have attained the age of 33 years as on 1st January, 2026
Application Fee
All Eligible Candidates
Rs. 250
Selection Process
- 1Interview
The date and place of interview will be notified separately through print media; no TA/DA is paid for attending it.
Salary Structure
Rs. 40,000 per month (Honorarium)
How to Apply
- 1Go to the official website of the High Court at www.jkhighcourt.nic.in
- 2Open the recruitment portal link activated on the website
- 3Register and fill out the online application form with the required details
- 4Upload the necessary documents and information asked for on the portal
- 5Pay the prescribed online application fee of Rs. 250
- 6Submit the application online on or before 13.10.2026
- 7Take a printout of the submitted online application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificate of two responsible persons on integrity
•Honesty and good moral character at the time of interview
•Proof of acquiring the Law degree with minimum 55% marks in aggregate at the time of interview for final year or last semester candidates
Important Details
- The engagement is purely contractual and Research Assistants are not regular employees of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Apart from the Rs. 40,000 honorarium, no allowance or perk is payable, and no TA/DA is paid for the interview.
- The assignment can be discontinued before one year if services are found unsatisfactory, and the candidate must join within the period given in the engagement order with no extension of time entertained.
- Besides the 7 current vacancies, a panel is prepared for future or anticipated positions and stays valid for one year.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Knowledge of computers, including retrieval of desired information from search engines and processes such as Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Absolute integrity, honesty and good moral character, supported by a certificate of two responsible persons submitted at the time of interview
Selection Guidelines
Selection follows the guidelines in High Court Notification No. 578 dated 30.08.2016, as amended by Notification No. 1835/GS dated 14.03.2018, 807 of 2021/RG dated 26.08.2021 and 1287 of 2026 dated 07.08.2026, or any other criteria the competent authority deems necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final year or last semester law students apply?
Yes. Students in the final year or last semester of a three year law course or a five year integrated law course may apply, provided they furnish proof of the law degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate at the time of interview.
Do I need to be enrolled as an Advocate to apply?
The law degree must be from an institute recognised by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, and candidates who have completed more than two years after enrolment as an Advocate are not eligible.
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