Gauhati High Court has released a fresh official notification for the temporary engagement of Law Clerk posts in the Principal Seat, Guwahati. This recruitment is purely contractual and temporary in nature.

A total of 03 vacancies have been announced for Law Clerk posts. Candidates with LLB / LLM / Doctorate in Law can apply online through the official recruitment portal. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of ₹30,000 per month. The initial engagement period will be 2 years, extendable by 1 year.

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Gauhati High Court
Post Name	Law Clerk
Total Vacancies	03 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Type	Contractual
Salary	₹30,000 Fixed
Tenure	2 Years (Extendable by 1 Year)
Job Location	Guwahati, Assam
Last Date	20 May 2026

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age
UR	40 Years
OBC/MOBC	43 Years
SC/ST(P)/ST(H)	45 Years

Age Relaxation

• PwBD: As per Government rules

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	11 May 2026 (03:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online	20 May 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 May 2026

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR/OBC/MOBC	₹500
SC/ST(P)/ST(H)	₹250
PwBD	NIL

Payment Mode

• Online Payment through official portal

Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Essential Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Graduate in Law (LLB)
  OR
• Post Graduate in Law (LLM)
  OR
• Doctorate in Law

from any recognized University in India.

Preference

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are practicing at the Bar
• Have professional legal experience
• Have literary works in Law

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Law Clerk	03

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Law Clerk	₹30,000 Fixed

Contract Details

• Purely contractual post
• Initial tenure: 2 years
• Extendable by 1 year

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

• Visit official recruitment portal
• Open Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 link
• Complete online registration
• Enter valid email ID and mobile number
• Fill application form carefully
• Upload scanned documents
• Pay application fee online
• Submit final application
• Download and print application form

Official Portal: https://ghconline.gov.in

⚠ Candidates who applied in the earlier advertisement dated 18-03-2026 need not apply again.

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Important Web-Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Details	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Stage-I: Written Examination

Objective Type (OMR Based)

Total Marks: 120
Duration: 2 Hours

Subjects:

• English – 30 Marks
• General Knowledge – 10 Marks
• General Aptitude – 10 Marks
• Law Knowledge – 50 Marks
• Assamese Language – 20 Marks

Minimum 40% required in Assamese section to qualify.

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Stage-II: Interview / Viva-Voce

Total Marks: 30

Candidates shortlisted in 1:3 ratio from written exam will be called.

Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 18 out of 30 (60%)

Final merit based on Written + Interview marks.

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• Apply before the deadline
• Upload clear scanned documents
• Keep email and mobile active
• No physical application accepted
• Original documents needed at interview
• No TA/DA will be paid
• Canvassing will lead to disqualification

Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026– Exam Pattern or Syllabus

Written Exam Pattern

Subject	Marks
English	30
General Knowledge	10
General Aptitude	10
Law Knowledge	50
Assamese Language	20

Total: 120 Marks
Duration: 120 Minutes

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Gauhati High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 20 May 2026 (till 05:00 PM). The last date for application fee payment is 25 May 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

A total of 03 vacancies have been announced for the post of Law Clerk in the Principal Seat of the Gauhati High Court.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have:

• Graduate in Law (LLB)
  OR
• Post Graduate in Law (LLM)
  OR
• Doctorate in Law

from a recognized university in India.

Q4. Is legal practice experience mandatory for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment?

No, legal practice experience is not mandatory, but candidates who are practicing at the Bar or have professional legal experience or literary works in Law will be given preference.

Q5. What is the age limit for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age limit is:

• UR: 40 years
• OBC/MOBC: 43 years
• SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 45 years

PwBD candidates will get age relaxation as per Government rules.

Q6. What is the application fee for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Application fee details are:

• UR/OBC/MOBC: ₹500
• SC/ST(P)/ST(H): ₹250
• PwBD: No Fee

Q7. What is the salary for Law Clerk posts in Gauhati High Court?

Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of ₹30,000 per month during the contract period.

Q8. What is the tenure of the Law Clerk engagement?

The initial tenure is 2 years, which may be extended by 1 additional year based on requirement and performance.

Q9. What is the selection process for Gauhati High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Selection includes:

1. Written Examination (120 Marks)
2. Interview / Viva-Voce (30 Marks)
3. Document Verification

Final merit is based on combined marks of written exam and interview.

Q10. What subjects are included in the written examination?

The written test includes:

• English (30 Marks)
• General Knowledge (10 Marks)
• General Aptitude (10 Marks)
• Law Knowledge (50 Marks)
• Assamese Language (20 Marks)

Q11. Is Assamese language qualifying mandatory?

Yes. Candidates must score at least 40% (8 out of 20 marks) in the Assamese Language section to qualify in the written exam.

Q12. What is the minimum qualifying mark in the interview?

Candidates must secure at least 60% marks (18 out of 30) in the Interview/Viva-Voce to be considered qualified.

Q13. What documents are required while applying online?

Candidates need:

• Class 10 Admit Card / Birth Certificate
• Law Degree Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Size Photo
• Signature

Q14. Can candidates who applied in the earlier advertisement apply again?

No. Candidates who already applied under the earlier advertisement dated 18 March 2026 do not need to apply again. Their earlier applications will be considered.

Q15. Can Law Clerks practice law during the contract period?

No. Selected Law Clerks are not allowed to practice law in any court or provide legal services to clients during their tenure in the Gauhati High Court.