Posted on: June 30, 2026
Recruitment of Legal Assistants – High Court of Gujarat 2026 (Contractual)
Location:
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.
Link for Official Notification
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.