Research Assistants (Law) at Telangana High Court, Hyderabad (14 Contract Posts; One Year; Apply by Post by 30 November 2026)

The High Court for the State of Telangana, at Hyderabad, has issued Notification No.29/S0/2026 (Roc.No.2435/S0/2026), dated 27.10.2026. It invites applications from eligible candidates who possess a 3-year or 5-year law degree for the post of Research Assistant (Law) on contract.

• Fourteen (14) posts of Research Assistants (Law) to assist the Hon'ble Judges of the High Court for the State of Telangana.
• Two (02) posts of Research Assistants (Law) to work in the Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad.

The posts are on contract basis for a period of one year. They follow the Guidelines framed by the High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad, which are notified in G.O.Ms.No.45, LAW (LA, LA & J-HOME COURTS-B) Department, dated 15.06.2017. The Guidelines have been amended and published in Telangana Gazette Nos.300, dated 26.10.2017, 20, dated 01.02.2019 and 193, dated 21.09.2019, in G.O.Ms.No.62, LAW (LA, LA & J-HOME-COURTS-B) Department, dated 27.12.2019, and in G.O.Rt.No.1554, Finance (HRM.VII) Department, dated 08.08.2026.

The notification does not state the remuneration.

• The candidate must not have attained the age of 30 years as on 1st July preceding the last date fixed for submission of applications.
• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• The candidate must have a degree in law from a recognised university. Either a regular 5-year course after completing 10+2 years of schooling, or a regular 3-year law degree from a college affiliated to a recognised university, taken after 10+2 years of schooling followed by 3 years of a regular curriculum in a degree course, qualifies.
• The law degree must have been passed within 2 years immediately preceding the date of notification for selection of Research Assistants (Law).

• The candidate must not be pursuing any other course of study, profession or occupation that may require them to be away from their place of work during the period of their engagement as Research Assistant (Law).
• The candidate should have computer knowledge, including retrieval of the desired information from search engines and legal databases such as Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis and Westlaw.

The prescribed proforma of the application is placed on the official website of the High Court, http://tg.tshc.gov.in. Send the duly filled application to the Registrar General, High Court for the State of Telangana, by registered post with acknowledgement due. Write "Application for the post of Research Assistants (Law)" on the envelope. The application must be sent on or before 30.11.2026, 5.00 P.M.

Applications received after the last date will not be considered, and the Registry is not responsible for any postal delay.

• Attested copies of the SSC, Intermediate, Degree, LLB and Enrollment certificates. The attestation must be done by a Gazetted Officer.
• E-mail ID and contact number.
• A valid ID proof issued by the State or Central Government.
• A latest passport size photograph, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Principal of the Law College, on the application form.
• Proof of date of birth and age, academic qualifications, marks in the law degree, and category (OC/OBC/SC/ST), as the form requires.
• Details of enrolment as an Advocate in any Bar Council, and any technical qualifications, with proof, if applicable.

The form is addressed to the Registrar General and asks for the following.

• Full name in capital letters and father's name
• Date of birth and age
• Academic qualifications and the percentage of marks in the law degree
• Bar Council enrolment details, if enrolled as an Advocate
• Technical qualifications, if any
• Nationality and category (OC/OBC/SC/ST)
• Languages known
• Permanent address, and an address for correspondence with contact number and email ID, which must be provided

The candidate signs a verification that the information is true and correct, that no part of it is false or incorrect and that nothing material has been concealed.

• Notification dated: 27.10.2026
• Last date to apply: on or before 30.11.2026, 5.00 P.M.

The High Court for the State of Telangana reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or cancel the notification at any stage without assigning any reason. No right accrues to a candidate by virtue of the notification.