The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released a notification for the engagement of Research Associates on a contractual basis.
A total of 36 vacancies are available for the recruitment year 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh law graduates who have completed or will complete their 5-year or 3-year law degree course in 2025.
The engagement is purely contractual for one year, which may be extended based on satisfactory performance.
Allahabad High Court RA Recruitment 2025
| Job Title | Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad |
| Vacancies | 36 |
| Contract Duration | 1 year (extendable for another year) |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000 per month (fixed) |
| Job Location | Allahabad and Lucknow |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.allahabadhighcourt.in |
Qualification
To be eligible for the Research Associate position, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Must have obtained a five-year or three-year law degree in 2025 from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates awaiting final year results of their LL.B. (2025) can also apply.
- Only candidates who have secured 55% or more marks in their LL.B. examination are eligible.
- Applicants must not have practiced as an advocate or engaged in any other profession or service.
- Must have a working knowledge of computer applications, including data entry, word processing, and similar computer operations.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years (as of July 1, 2025)
- Candidates who have completed their law degree in years prior to 2025 are not eligible.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance and extracurricular activities.
- Screening Test: A written test of descriptive questions carrying 60 marks.
- Interview: The final interview carries a weightage of 20 marks.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 25,000 per month. No additional allowances or perks will be provided, such as residential accommodation.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents while filling out the online application:
- High School and Intermediate Mark Sheets
- LL.B. Mark Sheets (all semesters/years)
- Certificates of extracurricular activities (Moot Court Participation, Research Paper publication, etc.)
- Proof of date of birth
- Valid ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, or Passport)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Application | 15 March 2025 |
| Last Date for Application | 1 April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Display of Weightage Marks | 28 April 2025 |
| Objection Submission Deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement | 27 May 2025 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | Last week of May 2025 |
| Screening & Interview Test | 2nd Saturday/Sunday of July 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | Last week of July 2025 |
| Issuance of Joining Letter | Immediately after final result |
Application Fees
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (plus applicable bank charges)
- Payment Mode: Online only
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.allahabadhighcourt.in.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment’ section and select ‘Research Associate 2025’.
- Fill in the online application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.