The High Court of Judicature at Bombay is recruiting for 64 Law Clerk positions on a contractual basis. These positions are available at the Principal Seat at Bombay, the Bench at Nagpur, and the Bench at Aurangabad. The recruitment notice was released on 10/01/2025. The application period starts on 10/01/2025 and the last date to apply is 29/01/2025. Applicants from India are eligible to apply for these positions.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Judicature at Bombay and its Benches |
| Post Name | Law Clerk |
| Advt No. | RC. 1502/2025/(Law Clerk)/180 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 64 |
| Salary | Rs. 65,000/month |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Bombay, Nagpur, Aurangabad |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Seat at Bombay | 37 |
| 2 | Bench at Nagpur | 11 |
| 3 | Bench at Aurangabad | 16 |
Age Eligibility
The age eligibility for the Law Clerk position is between 21 to 30 years as on 10/01/2025.
Exam Fee
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 500 |
Essential Qualification
| Law Clerk |
Fresh Law Graduates who have passed the final LLB Examination in the first attempt with minimum of 55% marks. Candidates possessing a Post Graduate Degree in Law. Basic knowledge in the use of Computers/Laptop and softwares relating to case laws. |
Selection Process
| Selection Process | Details |
|---|---|
| Recommendation |
Candidates must be recommended by the Principals of their Law Colleges or Presidents of Bar Associations. |
| Personal Interview |
Eligible candidates will be called for a personal interview at the High Court, Bombay. The interview will be conducted by a Selection Committee nominated by the Chief Justice. |
| Interview Marks |
Total marks: 50 Minimum passing marks: 25 |
| Final Selection |
Selection will be based on merit in the interview. The final list of selected candidates is subject to the approval of the Chief Justice. |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Bombay at Bombay High Court.
- Download the application form for the post of "Law Clerk".
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Get a recommendation from the Principal of your Law College or the President of a recognized Bar Association as mentioned in advt.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- through Postal Order or Demand Draft in favor of "Assistant Registrar for Registrar General, High Court, Appellate Side, Bombay".
- Submit the completed application form along with all enclosures to the Registrar (Personnel), High Court, Appellate Side, Bombay, 5th floor, New Mantralaya Building, G. T. Hospital Compound, Behind Ashoka Shopping Centre, Near Crowford Market, L.T. Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
- The application must be submitted on or before 29/01/2025 by 5.00 p.m. via Speed Post/R.P.A.D./Hand delivery/Courier.
- The envelope containing the application should be super scribed as "Application for Appointment of Law Clerk".
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 10/01/2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 29/01/2025 till 5.00 p.m. |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the selection process for the Law Clerk post?The selection process involves a personal interview carrying 50 marks of which minimum passing score is 25, and candidates are shortlisted based on merit. The final selection is subject to the Chief Justice approval.
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What is the required educational qualification for Law Clerk?Candidates should either be fresh law graduates with at least 55% marks in their final LLB exam on the first attempt or possess a postgraduate degree in law.
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What is the age limit for applying to the Law Clerk position?Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the application date.
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What is the application fee for the Law Clerk position?The application fee is Rs. 500 and it is non-refundable.