Allahabad High Court Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released Advertisement No. 01/Research Associates/2026 inviting online applications for engagement of Research Associates at Prayagraj and Lucknow Bench. The engagement will be contractual for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance. Selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of ₹40,000 per month. Law graduates from academic sessions 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible, including those awaiting final year results. This recruitment offers young law graduates an opportunity to work directly under Hon’ble Judges, assisting in legal research, drafting, and case preparation.

RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION FEE

AGE LIMIT

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Law graduates (3‑year or 5‑year LL.B.) from sessions 2024, 2025, 2026.
• Minimum 55% marks in LL.B. required.
• Final year students of 2026 awaiting results may also apply.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications.

VACANCY DETAILS

Vacancies are anticipated for 2026‑27; exact numbers will be notified later.

SALARY DETAILS

Note: No allowances or perquisites provided.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Shortlisting: Based on weightage marks (Language, Academics, Co‑curricular).
• Screening Test: Descriptive paper, 60 marks, 1 hour duration.
• Interview: 20 marks, assessed by Interview Board.
• Final Merit: Aggregate of shortlisting, screening, and interview marks.

EXAM PATTERN

DETAILED SYLLABUS

• Language: Hindi & English marks at Class 10/12 level.
• Academics: LL.B. percentage (average of years).
• Co‑curricular: Moot court participation or legal paper publication.
• Screening Test: Descriptive legal questions.
• Interview: Assessment of suitability, knowledge, and communication.

JOB PROFILE

Research Associates will assist Hon’ble Judges in:

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• Legal research and drafting.
• Preparing note sheets and case summaries.
• Attending hearings and taking notes.
• Maintaining case files and judgment records.
• Supporting academic/legal research papers.

WHY THIS RECRUITMENT IS IMPORTANT

• Prestigious opportunity to work with High Court Judges.
• Exposure to real‑time judicial processes.
• Enhances legal research and drafting skills.
• Fixed monthly honorarium.
• Contractual engagement with possible extension.
• Valuable experience for future legal career.
• Preference for fresh law graduates.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit official website www.allahabadhighcourt.in.
2. Click on “Recruitment – Research Associates 2026”.
3. Fill online application form carefully.
4. Upload required documents (marksheets, certificates, co‑curricular proofs).
5. Pay application fee online (₹500 + charges).
6. Submit form before 20 June 2026.
7. Keep a printout for future reference.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• High School & Intermediate marksheets.
• LL.B. marksheets (all years).
• Certificates of moot court participation/publications.
• Proof of CGPA to percentage conversion (if applicable).
• Identity proof (Aadhaar).
• Passport size photographs.

TOP 10 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply? – 20 June 2026.
2. What is the salary for Research Associates? – ₹40,000 per month.
3. Who can apply? – Law graduates from sessions 2024, 2025, 2026.
4. Is final year student eligible? – Yes, if awaiting results.
5. What is the age limit? – 21 to 26 years.
6. Is there any relaxation? – No specific relaxation mentioned.
7. What is the application fee? – ₹500 + bank charges.
8. What is the selection process? – Shortlisting, Screening Test, Interview.
9. Where will the test be held? – At Prayagraj.
10. Can ex‑Research Associates apply again? – No, they are ineligible.