Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Age Limit & How to Apply
Are you a fresh law graduate looking for a real chance to work beside High Court judges? The High Court for the State of Telangana has invited applications for 16 posts of Research Assistant (Law). Of these, 14 posts are to assist the Hon’ble Judges of the High Court and 2 posts are for the Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad. The engagement is on contract basis for one year.
This is an offline recruitment, so there is no online form. You must send your filled application by registered post so that it reaches the Registrar General by 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM. Read every section below carefully before you post anything. The notification does not state the pay, fee or selection method, and this article says so wherever that applies. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more law and court jobs.
What Are the Key Highlights of Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Recruitment 2026?
The High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad issued Notification No.29/SO/2026 (Roc.No.2435/SO/2026) dated 27 October 2026. The posts follow the guidelines framed by the High Court and notified in G.O.Ms.No.45, Law Department, dated 15 June 2017, as amended later. Looking for more jobs in the state? See our Telangana government jobs page.
- Organisation: High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad
- Post Name: Research Assistant (Law)
- Total Vacancies: 16 (14 for Judges + 2 for Judicial Academy)
- Type of Job: Contract, one year
- Job Location: Hyderabad (High Court) and Secunderabad (Judicial Academy)
- Notification Number: 29/SO/2026, Roc.No.2435/SO/2026
- Mode of Application: Offline, by registered post with acknowledgement due
- Last Date: 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM
How Many Vacancies Are There in Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Recruitment 2026?
| Place of Work | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| High Court for the State of Telangana | Research Assistant (Law) | 14 |
| Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad | Research Assistant (Law) | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split of these posts. It also says the High Court may increase or decrease the number of vacancies, or cancel the notification, at any stage without giving a reason.
What Is the Eligibility for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026?
The conditions are the same for both sets of posts. Please check each one.
Educational Qualification
You need a Degree in Law from a recognised University in one of two ways:
| Route | What You Must Have Studied |
|---|---|
| 5-year law degree | Regular 5-year stream after completing 10+2 |
| 3-year law degree | Regular 10+2, then 3 years of regular degree course, then a regular 3-year law degree from a college affiliated to a recognised University |
- The law degree must have been passed within 2 years immediately preceding the date of notification.
- You need computer knowledge, including finding information through legal search engines such as Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- You must be a citizen of India.
For more legal roles, browse our Law & Judicial government jobs page.
Conditions That Can Disqualify You
- You should not be pursuing any other course of study, or any other profession or occupation, that may require you to be away from your place of work during the engagement.
- Applications received after the last date will not be considered, and the Registry is not responsible for postal delay.
- No right accrues to a candidate by virtue of the notification.
Age Limit
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | Must not have attained 30 years |
| Age counted as on | 1st July preceding the last date for submitting applications |
| Age relaxation | None stated in the notification |
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What Is the Salary for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026?
The notification does not state any pay, stipend or remuneration amount. It lists G.O.Rt.No.1554, Finance (HRM.VII) Department, dated 08.08.2026, among its governing orders, without giving a figure. We will not guess a number here. Before you apply, read the original notification (link in Essential Links below) and check the High Court website for the latest information.
What Is the Selection Process for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026?
The notification does not describe a selection process. It does not mention a written test, interview or merit list, so we cannot tell you how candidates will be chosen. The only stage it describes is the receipt of applications with the attested documents. Watch the High Court website for any further notice.
How to Apply for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026 Offline?
Keep these ready: the filled proforma, attested copies of your SSC, Intermediate, Degree, LLB and Enrolment certificates, your e-mail ID, contact number, and a valid ID proof issued by the State or Central Government. Attestation must be done by a Gazetted Officer.
- Open the High Court website (link in Essential Links below) and get the prescribed application proforma.
- Fill in every column: name in capital letters, father’s name, date of birth and age, qualifications, percentage of marks in the law degree, advocate enrolment details, technical qualifications, nationality, category, languages known and addresses.
- Stick your latest passport-size photo, attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Principal of your Law College, and sign the application and the verification.
- Attach the Gazetted Officer-attested copies of the certificates and the ID proof, plus the proofs the form asks for.
- Put everything in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Research Assistants (Law)”.
- Send it by registered post with acknowledgement due to the Registrar General, High Court for the State of Telangana.
- Post it early so that it reaches by 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM.
What Are the Important Dates for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (offline) | 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM |
What Is the Application Fee for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee, so no fee table is given. Do not send any payment unless an official notice from the High Court asks for it.
Important Links for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026
- Official Notification Page for Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts (Contract, Offline)
- Visit Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telangana Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Friends, a year beside High Court judges is a strong start for a young lawyer, so do not let this chance slip away. Check the age and degree conditions, get your certificates attested early, and post your application so it reaches by 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM. For result updates later, keep an eye on our results page and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.