Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
If you have just finished your LL.B. and want real exposure to court work, this is a rare chance. The High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur has invited applications for 11 Legal Assistant posts. You will work with the Hon’ble Judges on legal research, and you get a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month. It is a contractual engagement, so read the terms before you decide.
This is an offline application. There is no online form, so you must post your papers to reach the Registrar General by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Read every condition below, because a small mistake can get your form rejected. The abridged notice invites fresh law graduates, so the rules on practice and criminal cases matter as much as your marks. Explore more Chhattisgarh government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What are the Key Highlights of Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur |
| Advertisement No. | 05/Legal Assistant/2026 (dated 15 October 2026) |
| Post | Legal Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Honorarium | Rs 30,000 per month (fixed) |
| Job Type | Contractual, one year, extendable up to three years |
| Job Location | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Speed Post or Courier |
| Last Date | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies are There in Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, so the whole split fits in one table. The notification notes that the number of posts and reserved posts may increase or decrease at any time.
| Category | Posts | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 6 | Includes the 1 post for women |
| SC | 2 | Chhattisgarh residents only |
| ST | 2 | Chhattisgarh residents only |
| OBC | 1 | Chhattisgarh residents only, non-creamy layer |
| Total | 11 | 2 posts for PwD are within the total |
If you belong to a reserved category, check your residence first. Reserved seats here are not open to every state, so do not rely on the table alone. Please note these reservation rules from the notification:
- SC, ST and OBC posts are only for candidates who are bonafide residents of Chhattisgarh. SC, ST and OBC candidates of other states are considered only against UR posts.
- OBC candidates must not be in the creamy layer.
- Women’s reservation is only for women who are local residents of Chhattisgarh. A vacant reserved post is not carried forward and is not given to women of another category. It goes to male candidates of the same category.
- The whole recruitment is subject to the final outcome of S.L.P. (C) No. 19668/2022 in the Supreme Court of India.
What is the Eligibility for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three-year professional or five-year integrated Law degree from any Law College or recognised university in India |
| Marks | Not less than 55% in the LL.B. examination |
| Final-year students | Those who appeared in LL.B. final year and await results may also apply |
| Computer skills | Data Entry, Word Processing and Computer Operations |
If you are a final-year student, you can apply now, but your result must come in time, because the mark sheet is checked at the interview and the 55% rule still applies. Final-year candidates must submit their final LL.B. mark sheet at the time of interview. If you are a law graduate looking for similar roles, see our law and judicial government jobs page.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Not in practice | You must not have started practice as an advocate or be engaged in any other profession, vocation or service |
| Criminal case | A candidate involved in any criminal case, convicted or charge-sheeted, is barred from applying |
| Marital status | A candidate with more than one spouse, or married to a person who has a living legally wedded spouse, will not be eligible |
| Last date | An application not received by the last date and time is rejected |
| Incomplete form | A form with no photo, no certified copies or no signature is rejected |
| Postal delay | The Court is not responsible for any postal delay |
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 30 years (must not have attained 30) |
| Age as on | 1 January 2026 |
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Age relaxation is given as per State Government rules. The notification does not list category-wise years, so check the State rules for your category.
What is the Salary for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
The post carries a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month. There is no Dearness Allowance, no other allowance and no perquisite such as residential accommodation.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Period | One year from the first date fixed for joining |
| Extension | Periodically, up to a maximum of three years, with the Chief Justice’s approval |
| Termination | The engagement may be ended at any time without notice |
| Leave | As approved by the Judge, up to a maximum of a fraction of 8 days per year in proportion to the period of assignment |
After the engagement ends, you cannot appear in any case handled by the Judge you were attached to, whether or not you worked on it. You must also give an undertaking that you will not practise in any court or take up any other profession during the engagement.
Think of the honorarium as a fixed amount. It is not a salary with allowances on top, so plan your rent and travel in Bilaspur before you accept. The contract is a good fit if you want to learn drafting and research, but it is not a permanent job.
What you will do: You will be attached to Hon’ble Judges. You will research case law, draft memorandums and opinions, take notes in court, maintain case files and records of judgments, and help with administrative work. Training in procedural and substantive law is provided.
What is the Selection Process for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening | Applications are screened first |
| 2. Interview | Competence is judged on the basis of interview only |
Only screened candidates are called for the interview, and no travelling allowance is payable for attending it. Prepare well, because competence is judged on the basis of interview only. After the interview, check the results page for updates.
How to Apply Offline for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form from the High Court website (link in Essential Links below). It is also printed in the detailed notification |
| 2 | Write your name in CAPITAL letters and paste a recent colour passport photo taken on or after 1 January 2026, self-signed and attested by a Gazetted Officer |
| 3 | Fill the check list in the given format and attach one attested copy of each document |
| 4 | If you are not practising, attach the undertaking in the prescribed format |
| 5 | Put one form per envelope and write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LEGAL ASSISTANT” on it |
| 6 | Send it by Speed Post or Courier to the Registrar General, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, so it reaches by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Check the form twice before sealing it, because a missing signature or photo ends your candidature. An envelope with more than one form is rejected. Keep these attested copies ready: High School mark sheet and certificate (proof of age), Higher Secondary mark sheet and certificate, graduation and LL.B. mark sheets and certificates, post-graduation papers if any, computer knowledge certificate, domicile certificate and caste certificate for SC, ST or OBC. Also attach proof of any extra-curricular activity.
What are the Important Dates for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 October 2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Is There an Application Fee for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026?
The advertisement does not mention any application fee. Do not send any payment with your form unless the High Court states a fee on its website.
Essential Links for Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Detailed Advertisement with Application Form)
- Download Abridged Advertisement (Short Notice)
- Visit Chhattisgarh High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
You have only a few days left, so do not wait. Collect your attested copies, get your photo attested by a Gazetted Officer and post the envelope early, since the Court is not responsible for postal delay. This is a one-year contract, but the work you do with a High Court Judge builds a strong base for your legal career. For more such openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and see our other government jobs page.