Jharkhand High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of Legal Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Jharkhand High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Jharkhand High Court Legal Assistant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
Jharkhand High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Jharkhand High Court |
| Post Name | Legal Assistant |
| No of Posts | Not mentioned |
| Advt No | 01/2026 |
| Salary | Consolidated honorarium of Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| Qualification | Any Law Graduate / Post Graduate from a University / College recognised by the Bar Council of India; final-year LL.B. students of specified courses also eligible as per conditions. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years |
| Last Date for Apply | 02-02-2026 |
| Official Website | https://jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in/ |
Jharkhand High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Engagement Type | Honorarium |
| Legal Assistant | Contractual, initially for six months, extendable up to 2 years | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: A candidate shall not be less than 21 years and not more than 35 years as on the date of advertisement.
- Educational qualification (a): Any Law Graduate / Post Graduate from a University / College recognised by the Bar Council of India is eligible to apply.
- Educational qualification (b): Students studying in the 5th year of a 5-year Law course or final year of a 3-year Law course are also eligible; final selection is subject to passing the final LL.B. examination prior to engagement.
- Preference: Candidates having familiarity with computer will get preference in matter of selection.
- Not eligible: Candidates pursuing Post Graduate degree in Law or any other degrees or programmes requiring compulsory attendance are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
- Maximum Age limit: 35 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Salary / Stipend
- Each Legal Assistant will be paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 40,000/- per month as honorarium for engagement, or such higher amount as may be prescribed.
- The Legal Assistant shall not be entitled to any other allowance and/or remuneration, and will not be treated as a permanent or otherwise employee of the High Court Legal Services Committee, Ranchi or the State Government.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Apply: 02-02-2026
Selection Process
- The selection shall be based on merit and interview.
- The shortlisted candidates shall be called for interview individually through the e-mail addresses provided by them.
- If any candidate does not receive the Admit Card, he/she may contact the Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee at least two days before the scheduled date of interview.
- Original supporting documents will be sought at the time of interview; if any claim in the application is not substantiated, the candidature will be cancelled.
- No TA/DA shall be paid to the applicants for appearing in the interview.
General Information / Instructions
- The candidates should possess sound health, good moral character and should not be involved in or related to any criminal case or any type of offence/act involving moral turpitude.
- The engagement as Legal Assistant shall not confer any right of any employment under the High Court Legal Services Committee or the State Government.
- Canvassing in any form shall result in rejection of the candidature.
- No advance copy will be accepted and incomplete applications or applications not conforming to the prescribed requirements shall be rejected.
- Application with illegible/blurred photograph and/or signature will be rejected and no changes/corrections will be entertained after the closing date.
- The High Court Legal Services Committee shall have authority to postpone or cancel the engagement process at any time; its decision shall be final and binding on all concerned.
- The Legal Assistant shall maintain devotion to duty, high moral standard, integrity and utmost secrecy; violation may attract penal action under the Indian Penal Code and the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 as applicable.
- The Legal Assistant shall not be entitled to practice as a lawyer or to take up any other employment or engagement on full-time or part-time basis during the term of engagement.
How to Apply
- Candidates may submit the application form in the prescribed format along with required enclosures in the office of the High Court Legal Services Committee, Jharkhand High Court, Dhurwa, Ranchi directly.
- Applications can also be sent through Speed Post only to the office of the High Court Legal Services Committee, Jharkhand High Court, Dhurwa, Ranchi.
- Candidate must write his/her name, date of birth and father’s name strictly as given in the Matriculation/10th Certificate; otherwise candidature will be rejected/cancelled.
Jharkhand High Court Legal Assistant Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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