The Telangana High Court is hiring 16 Research Assistants (Law) for one year, at Rs. 50,000 a month. This post is meant for recent law graduates under the age of 30. You have to send your form by registered post, and it must reach by 30 November 2026.
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Telangana High Court Research Assistant: Overview
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Research Assistant (Law) |
| Vacancies | 16 |
| Pay | Rs. 50,000 a month |
| Length | One year |
| Age | Below 30 on 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Latest Recruitment Update
The notification is dated 27 October 2026. After that, the High Court issued a short corrigendum in November, which only sets the pay at Rs. 50,000 a month. Nothing else in the notification has changed.
What Does a Research Assistant Do?
In simple words, this person helps with legal research. The notification expects you to find information on legal databases such as Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis and Westlaw. It does not give a full list of duties. If you have not used these tools, try them in your college library before you apply. That is our tip.
Important Dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 27 October 2026 |
| Form Must Reach | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
The Registry will not take responsibility for postal delay. Please post your form at least a week early.
Vacancy and Category-wise Details
| Where You Will Work | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| With High Court Judges | 14 |
| Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad | 2 |
The notification does not give a category-wise split. The High Court can change the number of vacancies, or cancel the process at any time.
Who Can Apply?
Please check all of these points:
- You are a citizen of India.
- You have not turned 30 on 1 July 2026.
- You passed your Law Degree within two years before 27 October 2026.
- You are not doing another course or job that would keep you away from work.
- You can use computers and legal search tools.
Educational Qualification
You need a Law Degree from a recognised university. There are two accepted paths:
- 5-year route: a regular 5-year law course after Class 12.
- 3-year route: Class 12, then a 3-year regular degree, and then a 3-year regular law degree.
The word “regular” appears in both. So if you studied through a different mode, read the notification again before you apply.
Age Limit and Application Fee
The age limit is below 30 years on 1 July 2026. The notification does not mention any relaxation. It also does not mention an application fee.
Salary Details
You will get Rs. 50,000 every month on contract. No other allowance or pay level is mentioned. The figure comes from a Telangana government order dated 8 August 2026.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The notification does not explain how candidates will be picked. It does not mention a test, an interview or a merit formula. It only says that the High Court’s guidelines apply. The form asks for your percentage in the Law Degree, so keep your marks memo ready. Watch the High Court website for further notices.
How to Apply
Follow these steps carefully, as the rules on attestation are strict:
- Download the form from the High Court website, or use the format inside the PDF below.
- Fill it in, and paste a recent passport-size photo.
- Get the photo attested by a Gazetted Officer or your Law College Principal.
- Get copies of your SSC, Intermediate, Degree, LLB and Enrolment Certificates attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Add your email ID, phone number and a government ID proof.
- On the envelope, write “Application for the post of Research Assistants (Law)”.
- Send it by registered post with acknowledgement due to the Registrar General, High Court for the State of Telangana.
Do keep the postal receipt safely. It is your proof that you sent the form.
Your Document Checklist
Before you go to the post office, check that your envelope has:
- The filled application form
- Photo attested by a Gazetted Officer or your college Principal
- Attested copies of SSC and Intermediate certificates
- Attested copies of your degree and LLB certificates
- Attested Enrolment Certificate, if you have enrolled
- A copy of a government ID
- Your marks memo for the Law Degree, as the form asks for it
- Category proof, if the form asks for your category
Your email ID and phone number must be on the form. If your enrolment is not complete yet, please call the Registry before you post the form, because the notice lists this certificate.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Notification with Form | Click Here |
| Corrigendum on Pay | Click Here |
| High Court Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a final-year law student apply?
The notification asks for a candidate who has acquired the degree, so a final-year student may not qualify.
Who can attest my documents?
A Gazetted Officer. The photo can also be attested by your Law College Principal.
Can I hand in the form in person?
The notification only mentions registered post with acknowledgement due.
Is there a fee?
The notification does not mention one.