Chhattisgarh High Court Announces Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026

By Akanksha Mishra 2026-10-22 15:07:31

Law graduates looking to build a prestigious career in judicial research and courtroom administration have a timely opportunity with the High Court of Chhattisgarh. The registry has officially commenced the application process for the recruitment of Legal Assistants on a contractual basis. Operating from its principal seat in Bilaspur, the court is seeking dynamic, qualified legal professionals to assist judges in research, case preparation, and procedural drafting. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs 30,000. With the submission window set to close on October 31, 2026, prospective candidates must act swiftly to prepare their offline dossiers and ensure delivery before the official cut-off date.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup: 11 Positions Across Categories

The recruitment drive aims to fill 11 Legal Assistant positions allocated across different social and reservation categories in accordance with state guidelines:

General (Unreserved): 6 vacancies
Scheduled Caste (SC): 2 vacancies
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 vacancies
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1 vacancy
Total Posts: 11 vacancies

Essential Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications and Age Limits

Applicants must satisfy specific academic benchmarks and demographic requirements to be considered for the role:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B. 3-year or 5-year integrated course) from a recognized university or institute approved by the Bar Council of India.
Age Calculation: The candidate's age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.
Age Bracket: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years old. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation benefits as per state government reservation norms and judicial service rules.
Remuneration: Appointed Legal Assistants will receive a fixed consolidated salary of Rs 30,000 per month.

Step-by-Step Offline Application Process Before October 31

The High Court of Chhattisgarh is accepting applications through the offline postal mode only:

Download Application Form: Candidates must visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh High Court and navigate to the recruitment section to download the prescribed Legal Assistant application format.
Complete Form & Attach Documents: Fill in all required educational, personal, and communication details accurately. Attach self-attested photocopies of essential documents, including law graduation mark sheets, degree certificates, birth/matriculation proof, caste certificates (if applicable), photo ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
Submission Deadline: The completed dossier must be sent via post or courier to the designated registry address so that it reaches on or before October 31, 2026. Applications arriving after the last date will not be entertained.