Chhattisgarh High Court Opens Applications for Legal Assistant Posts with ₹30,000 Stipend

Law graduates seeking prestigious government service exposure in judicial research and case law analysis have a prime opportunity as the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, has officially released its notification for Legal Assistant positions. Applications are currently open for qualified law degree holders to support the judicial apparatus across legal vetting, bench memos, and case research. With the recruitment drive progressing via offline submissions, aspiring legal professionals must complete their documentation and ensure their registration forms reach the registry office before the application window firmly shuts on October 31, 2026.Vacancy Distribution and Remuneration: 11 Posts with Fixed Monthly PayThe recruitment drive details clear seat allocations alongside attractive financial compensation for junior legal scholars:Category-Wise Seat Matrix: A total of 11 vacancies have been notified for the Legal Assistant cadre, distributed across social categories with 6 positions reserved for Unreserved (General) applicants, 2 seats for Scheduled Castes (SC), 2 seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 1 post allocated for Other Backward Classes (OBC).Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: Candidates selected following the evaluation process will receive a competitive fixed honorarium of ₹30,000 per month, providing substantial professional standing and practical experience under High Court proceedings.Contractual and Merit Architecture: The tenure offers vital court-craft exposure, directly familiarizing young advocates with high-level appellate practice, constitutional jurisprudence, and registry procedures.Eligibility Criteria: Academic Qualifications and Age Limit NormsCandidates aiming to secure these positions must fulfill strict academic credentials and prescribed age criteria:Educational Requirements: Applicants must possess a recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B. 3-year or 5-year integrated course) conferred by a university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).Age Bracket Thresholds: As of the crucial cut-off date of January 1, 2026, prospective candidates must have attained a minimum age of 21 years and must not exceed the upper age threshold of 30 years.Reserved Category Relaxations: Statutory age relaxations in the upper age ceiling will be extended to eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories as per Chhattisgarh state government service guidelines.Offline Application Process: Step-by-Step Submission Guide Before October 31The recruitment process mandates offline application protocols that require meticulous postal dispatch:Official Form Download: Interested candidates must visit the official portal of the Chhattisgarh High Court, locate the recruitment notification for Legal Assistants, and download the standardized application proforma.Document Compilation: Candidates must neatly fill in their academic and personal details, affixing a recent passport-size photograph along with self-attested photocopies of identity proof, educational mark sheets, degree certificates, age verification documents, and category certificates where applicable.Timely Postal Delivery: All completed hard-copy application dossiers must be dispatched via registered or speed post to the specified registry address of the Chhattisgarh High Court, ensuring physical delivery strictly before the final cut-off date of October 31, 2026, as late submissions will be summarily rejected.