Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 03 Law Clerk Vacancies
Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Gauhati High Court has issued a fresh notification for the recruitment of Law Clerks in the Principal Seat at Guwahati. This advertisement replaces the previous notice dated March 18, 2026, which has been officially recalled.
If you are a law graduate looking to kickstart your career in the judicial system, this contractual opportunity offers excellent exposure to the workings of the High Court.
Vacancy Summary for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment
- Organization: Gauhati High Court
- Post Name: Law Clerk
- Total Posts: 03 (Three)
- Location: Guwahati, Assam
- Monthly Salary: Rs. 30,000/- (Fixed)
Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment- Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements as of the last date of application:
- Educational Qualification: You must be a Graduate, Post Graduate, or Doctorate in Law from a recognized Indian University.
- Professional Preference: Candidates practicing at the Bar or those with professional experience or legal literary works will be given preference.
- Age Limit:
- UR (General): Max 40 years.
- OBC/MOBC: Max 43 years.
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H): Max 45 years.
Important Dates for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment
- Online Application Start Date: May 11, 2026 (03:00 PM).
- Last Date to Apply Online: May 20, 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: May 25, 2026 (During bank hours).
Selection Process for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment
The selection will be based on a two-stage process:
- Stage-I: Written Examination (120 Marks)
- An objective-type test lasting 2 hours.
- Subjects include English, General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Law, and Assamese Language.
- Note: You must score at least 40% (8 out of 20) in the Assamese Language segment to qualify, although these marks are not counted for the final merit list.
- Stage-II: Interview/Viva-Voce (30 Marks)
- Candidates will be called in a 1:3 ratio based on written exam merit.
- A minimum qualifying score of 60% (18 marks) is required in the interview.
How to Apply for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment
- Visit the official Gauhati High Court website at https://ghconline.gov.in.
- Click on the link for “Online application for temporary engagement of Law Clerk… 2026”.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Upload scanned copies of your age proof, law degree certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee: Rs. 500/- for General/OBC and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST. PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee.
Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment- Important Note for Previous Applicants: If you already applied under the earlier advertisement dated March 18, 2026, you do not need to apply again.