The Office of the Advocate General, Karnataka is officially inviting applications for the position of Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant. This engagement is a highly coveted opportunity for fresh law graduates and final-year students who possess a keen interest in mainstream litigation, state-level governance, and public policy.
Operating as the chief legal advisory body to the State Government, this office represents the State of Karnataka across high-stakes matters in the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Karnataka, and various administrative tribunals. Selected candidates will gain direct exposure to complex constitutional questions and public interest litigations.
Vacancy Overview
- Post Name: Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 20 Positions
- Job Location: Office of the Advocate General for Karnataka, Bengaluru
- Nature of Job: Contractual (For a fixed duration of one year)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates looking to apply must satisfy the following academic and age parameters:
- Educational Qualification: Open to fresh law graduates from the batch of 2025 or final-year students graduating in 2026. Candidates must clear their LL.B. from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Minimum Marks Requirement: A minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA of 5.5 in the aggregate.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years (calculated as of the last date of application submission).
- Core Competencies: Basic proficiency in using computers, laptops, and accessing digital legal databases (such as SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.). Candidates must demonstrate an active inclination toward litigation and policy work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in both reading and writing the Kannada language.
- Special consideration/encouragement is given to candidates who completed their schooling up to the SSLC level in the Kannada medium.
Remuneration & Contract Duration
- Monthly Stipend: A consolidated amount of ₹25,000 per month.
- Tenure: The initial engagement will span one year from the date of formal appointment.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 30th June 2026.
Important Links
| Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| JurisLink Whatsapp Group | Click Here |
Application Procedure
Eligible and interested candidates can initiate their application process via the online mode:
- Access the official application form portal to submit details digitally.
- For specific terms of engagement, review the official recruitment brochure carefully.
- Ensure that your academic transcripts, degree/provisional certificates, or current course completion proofs are self-attested and uploaded in the correct format before the final submission deadline.
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