What the notice says
Bihar Law Department Additional Advocate General and Additional Standing Counsel 2026 is Notice No. 8769 dated 27 October 2026 from the Law Department, Government of Bihar. Last date for submitting willingness — 17 November 2026 (15 working days from publication on the Law Department website). 13 vacancies (3 Additional Advocate General + 10 Additional Standing Counsel). Fee and facilities as determined and notified by the Law Department. Official notice and willingness format — advocategeneral.bihar.gov.in.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 17 November 2026 (15 working days) |
| Vacancies | 13 |
| Pay / stipend | Fee and facilities as determined by Law Department |
| Fee | None printed |
| Location | Supreme Court of India |
| Age limit | As per Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 |
| Who can apply | Practicing Advocates enrolled under Advocates Act, 1961, meeting Rules 2023 criteria |
- What the Law Department, Government of Bihar does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Additional Advocate General — Fee as determined by Law Department 3 Vacancy
- 2. Additional Standing Counsel — Fee as determined by Law Department 10 Vacancy
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply
- FAQs
What the Law Department, Government of Bihar does
The Law Department of the Government of Bihar handles the legal affairs of the state government. This includes providing legal advice, handling litigation, and engaging law officers to represent the state in courts, including the Supreme Court of India.
This notice invites willingness from eligible advocates for engagement as law officers under the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 to appear for the state before the Supreme Court.
What kind of role this is
These are engagement posts as law officers for the Government of Bihar in the Supreme Court of India. They are not regular permanent government service posts. Selected advocates receive fees and facilities as decided and notified by the Law Department from time to time. Engagement is governed by the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You are a practicing Advocate enrolled with a Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- You meet the standing, practice years, and other eligibility conditions fixed in the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 for Additional Advocate General or Additional Standing Counsel posts (typically substantial years of practice in the relevant court).
- You are an income tax assessee for the required period and can provide IT returns for the last three years.
- You can practice before the Supreme Court of India.
Skip if
- You do not have the minimum years of practice required under the Rules 2023 for these posts.
- You are not currently enrolled as an Advocate or have pending criminal or disciplinary proceedings that the form asks about.
- You cannot arrange the required documents (enrolment certificate, Bar ID, IT returns) before the deadline.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 27 October 2026 (No. 8769) |
| Willingness submission starts | From publication on Law Department website |
| Last date | 15 working days from publication (approximately 17 November 2026, excluding weekends) |
| Fee | No application fee is printed in the notice |
Available positions
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice. Total 13 posts for representation in the Supreme Court of India.
1. Additional Advocate General — Fee as determined by Law Department 3 Vacancy
Eligibility
- Practicing Advocate meeting the criteria in Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023
- Typically requires substantial years of practice (often 10 years or more, or designated Senior Advocate status, depending on the exact rule for the post)
- Must be able to appear before the Supreme Court of India
- Income tax assessee with returns for last three years
2. Additional Standing Counsel — Fee as determined by Law Department 10 Vacancy
Eligibility
- Practicing Advocate meeting the criteria in Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023
- Typically requires practice in the relevant court (Supreme Court or Patna High Court as specified for the post)
- Enrolment and supporting documents as per willingness format
- No pending criminal or disciplinary proceedings that would disqualify
Total vacancies — 13.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Advocate General | Law degree (LLB) and Advocate enrolment | Standing and practice years as per Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023; IT returns last 3 years |
| Additional Standing Counsel | Law degree (LLB) and Advocate enrolment | Standing and practice years as per Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023; AOR number if applicable; IT returns last 3 years |
Selection
- Submission of willingness in the prescribed format with self-attested documents.
- Scrutiny by the Selection Committee constituted under Rule 4 of the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023.
- Recommendation by the Committee; final decision rests with the Law Department, Government of Bihar.
- Engagement is not guaranteed by mere submission of willingness.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Official notice and willingness format (PDF)
- Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 (available on state law department or gazette sites)
- Advocate General, Bihar website: advocategeneral.bihar.gov.in
How to apply
- Download the official notice PDF and the enclosed willingness format from advocategeneral.bihar.gov.in.
- Fill the format on A-4 paper in clear handwriting. Paste a recent photograph. Fill enrolment number, AOR number (if any), courts practiced in, length of practice, Senior Advocate status, earlier empanelment, any proceedings, and income tax details for last 3 years.
- Attach self-attested copies: enrolment certificate, identity card from Bar Association or Bar Council, and income tax returns for the last three preceding years.
- Send the complete set by email, speed post/courier, or by hand so that it reaches the office of the Advocate General, Bihar, High Court, Patna, within 15 working days of publication.
- Keep a copy of the acknowledgement or proof of dispatch.
FAQs
What is the last date?
15 working days from the date the notice is published on the Law Department website. From the notice date of 27 October 2026 (excluding weekends), this falls around 17 November 2026. Willingness received after that is not accepted.
Who can apply?
Practicing Advocates enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961, who meet the eligibility criteria (practice years, standing, income tax status, etc.) fixed in the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 for Additional Advocate General or Additional Standing Counsel posts.
How many vacancies?
13 in total: 3 Additional Advocate General and 10 Additional Standing Counsel. All for representation of the Government of Bihar before the Supreme Court of India.
Where do I apply?
Send the filled willingness and documents to the office of the Advocate General, Bihar, High Court, Patna (by email, speed post/courier, or by hand). Official PDF: circular_56.pdf.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. These are engagement posts under the Rules 2023 with fees and facilities as determined by the Law Department. They are not regular permanent government service.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is printed in the notice.
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