The Supreme Court of India (SCI) Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate selection process mainly focuses on a candidate’s legal knowledge, analytical ability, research skills, and writing capability.

The recruitment process generally includes a written examination, followed by an interview (if required).

Here’s the Exam Pattern and the Syllabus of SCI Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 in details. Bookmark this article for future use.

Exam Pattern – SCI Law Clerk 2026

The written examination is conducted in offline mode and tests both objective and subjective understanding of law.

Written Exam Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam ModeOffline (Pen & Paper)
Type of QuestionsObjective + Subjective
Total Marks100
Duration2 Hours
MediumEnglish
Negative MarkingAs per notification
PurposeShortlisting candidates for interview

Detailed Syllabus – SCI Law Clerk 2026

The syllabus mainly covers core law subjects studied in LL.B., along with legal reasoning and writing skills.

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Interview / Personality Test (If Conducted)

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam may be called for an interview, which assesses:

  • Legal knowledge depth
  • Research orientation
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interest in judicial work

Final Selection Criteria

StageWeightage
Written ExaminationMajor shortlisting factor
InterviewFinal assessment
Document VerificationMandatory

Preparation Tips for Aspirants

  • Focus on constitutional law and recent judgments
  • Practice answer writing regularly
  • Read Supreme Court case summaries
  • Improve legal research and drafting skills
  • Revise core law subjects thoroughly

Conclusion

The SCI Law Clerk Exam 2026 is designed to test not just theoretical law knowledge, but also a candidate’s ability to analyze cases, write clearly, and assist in judicial research.

A strong command over constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, and legal reasoning is essential to crack this prestigious recruitment.

Supreme Court of India (SCI)

SCI Law Clerk Recruitment 2026

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Important Events Dates
Notification Released20 January 2026
Application Start20 January 2026
Last Date to Apply7 February 2026
Written Exam Date7 March 2026
Answer Keys8-9 March 2026

Total Number of Vacant Seats 90posts

Interested & Eligible Candidates can go through the full notification before making the registration. Below are some important links

Age Limit as of January 1, 2026

Minimum Age20 years
Maximum Age32 years (as of 7 February 2026)

Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, widows/divorced women with age relaxations).

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