Recruitment of Legal Assistants – High Court of Gujarat 2026 (Contractual)
Salary: Rs. 60,000 per month.
Experience: No PQE required
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised University
About the Organisation
The High Court of Gujarat, headquartered at Sola, Ahmedabad, is the
constitutional High Court for the State of Gujarat. It exercises
jurisdiction over the subordinate judiciary in the State and
periodically recruits Legal Assistants on a contractual basis to
assist the Hon'ble Judges in legal research, drafting, case analysis,
and other judicial functions.
About the Post / Opportunity
The High Court of Gujarat has issued a short recruitment notification
inviting online applications for the engagement of Legal Assistants on
a contractual basis. The appointment will initially be for 11 months,
with the possibility of extension for a further 11 months, subject to
the requirements of the High Court and satisfactory performance.
No. of Vacancy - Legal Assistant – 65 Posts
Roles and Responsibilities
Assisting Hon'ble Judges in legal research and case law analysis.
Conducting research on statutes, judicial precedents, and legal principles.
Preparing legal briefs, research notes, and summaries.
Assisting in drafting judicial orders, opinions, and other legal documents.
Examining case records and identifying relevant legal issues.
Performing any other legal or research-related work assigned by the High Court.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
● Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised University.
● Final-year law students may also be eligible, subject to the
detailed eligibility conditions mentioned in the official
notification.
Age Limit - As per the rules prescribed by the High Court of Gujarat
in the detailed notification.
Salary / Perks
● Fixed remuneration of ₹60,000 per month.
● Initial contractual engagement for 11 months, extendable by another
11 months based on the requirements of the High Court and satisfactory
performance.
How to Apply
● Apply online through the Gujarat High Court Recruitment/OJAS Portal.
● Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
● Complete the online application form.
● Upload the prescribed documents.
● Submit the application before the last date and retain a copy of the
submitted application for future reference.
Deadline
20 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Location - High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Note
● The recruitment is purely contractual.
● The online application process commences on 01 July 2026 (12:00 PM).
● The detailed notification containing eligibility conditions, age
criteria, selection process, examination pattern, and other
instructions will be released separately.
● Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates
regarding the detailed advertisement and recruitment process.