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Allahabad High Court Recruitment 2026: The Allahabad High Court has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Research Associate positions for the year 2026. This recruitment drive, announced by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, presents a splendid opportunity for young professionals who have completed their legal studies. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on a contractual basis at the High Court benches located in Prayagraj and Lucknow.

When will the application process begin?
Under this recruitment process, online applications are invited from eligible candidates. The application process will commence on June 6, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until 11:59 PM on June 20, 2026. Interested candidates are advised to complete the application process well in advance, without waiting for the final deadline.

Important Dates Related to the Application
Candidates applying for the Allahabad High Court Research Associate Recruitment 2026 must keep the following important dates in mind:

Start Date for Applications: June 6, 2026
Last Date for Applications: June 20, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment Updates: June 23, 2026
Date of Release of Weightage Marks: July 10, 2026
Last Date to Register Objections regarding Weightage Marks: July 15, 2026
Date of Release of Shortlist: July 31, 2026
Screening Test and Interview: August 8, 2026
Issuance of Admit Cards: In the second week of August 2026
Final Merit List: Expected in the first week of September 2026

Who can apply?
Candidates applying for this recruitment must fulfill certain essential eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification
The candidate must possess a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree. This degree must pertain to the academic sessions of 2024, 2025, or 2026. Students currently in the final year of their 2026 batch, whose results have not yet been declared, are also eligible to apply.

**Minimum Marks**
Candidates applying for the position must have secured a minimum of 55 percent marks in their LL.B. examination.

**Age Limit**
As of July 1, 2026, the candidate's age must be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 26 years.

**Computer Proficiency Mandatory**
Candidates must possess working knowledge of computer applications, data entry, and word processing.

**Marital Status**
Candidates having more than one living spouse shall not be eligible for this recruitment process.

**What is the Salary?**
Selected Research Associates will be paid a fixed honorarium of ₹40,000 per month. The High Court has also stated that this amount may be increased in the future. However, selected candidates will not be provided with any additional allowances, government accommodation, or other perquisites.

**Duration of Appointment**
This appointment will be purely contractual in nature. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, which may be extended up to a maximum of three years based on work performance. According to the High Court, this contract may be terminated at any time without prior notice.

**Selection Process**
The selection process for the Allahabad High Court Research Associate recruitment will carry a total weightage of 100 marks, divided into three stages.

**Stage A: Academic and Co-curricular Weightage (20 Marks)**
In this stage, marks will be awarded based on the candidates' academic performance and participation in other activities.

Total 10 marks for Hindi and English language proficiency
5 marks for LL.B. performance
5 marks for activities such as Moot Court participation or Research Papers
Candidates with participation at the international level will be awarded the maximum marks.

**Stage B: Screening Test (60 Marks)**
This will be a one-hour descriptive examination, which will be conducted in Prayagraj.

**Stage C: Interview (20% Weightage)**
The interview will be conducted for a total of 100 marks, which will subsequently be converted into a 20% weightage. What will be the duties of Research Associates?
Selected candidates will be attached to the Honorable Judges. They will be required to perform tasks such as legal research, drafting, preparing note sheets, studying legal provisions, and maintaining case files.

These Important Restrictions Will Apply
The recruitment notification also outlines certain key conditions.

After demitting the post of Research Associate, candidates shall not be permitted to appear before the Judge with whom they served for a period of two years.

During the tenure of employment, no other academic or professional work shall be permitted unless prior permission is obtained from the Court.

Candidates who have previously served as Research Associates are not eligible to apply again.

What is the Application Fee?
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500, along with applicable bank charges, through online mode.

Where to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by visiting the official website of the Allahabad High Court.

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