What the notice says
The CG High Court Legal Assistant 2026 recruitment is Advertisement No. 05/Legal Assistant/2026 dated 15 October 2026. The High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, is inviting applications for 11 contractual Legal Assistant posts. Applications must reach the Registrar General by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Download the form and official advertisement from highcourt.cg.gov.in.
About the High Court of Chhattisgarh
The High Court of Chhattisgarh was established on 1 November 2000 after the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act created the new state. It sits at Bilaspur and exercises jurisdiction over the entire state of Chhattisgarh. Legal Assistants support the judges with research and related judicial work on a contractual basis.
Nature of the role
These are contractual engagements for one year, extendable up to three years with the Chief Justice’s approval. The fixed honorarium is Rs 30,000 per month with no dearness allowance or other perks. Selected candidates work with judges on legal research, studying precedents and relevant laws. The engagement can be terminated without notice. During the period, the person must not practise in any court or take up another professional work.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold a three-year professional or five-year integrated LLB degree from a recognised law college or university with at least 55% marks, you have basic computer skills (data entry, word processing and operations), you are between 21 and 30 years as on 1 January 2026 (with relaxation as per Chhattisgarh government rules), and you have not started legal practice or joined any other service or profession. Final-year students who have appeared for the exam and are awaiting results can apply, but must produce the final mark sheet at the interview stage.
Skip if you have already enrolled as an advocate and started practice, if you are in another job or service, if your LLB marks are below 55%, or if you are outside the age band even after applicable relaxations. Candidates with any criminal case (convicted or charge-sheeted) are barred.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 October 2026 |
| Advt number | 05/Legal Assistant/2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoning | 1 January 2026 |
| Application fee | Not printed in the available notice summary |
Send the filled form and attested documents only by Speed Post or courier. Late applications will not be considered.
Available positions
1. Legal Assistant — Rs 30,000 per month honorarium [11 Vacancies]
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Three-year professional degree in Law or five-year integrated degree in Law from a recognised law college or university, with not less than 55% marks in the LLB examination. Knowledge of computer operations including data entry and word processing is required. The candidate must not have commenced practice as an advocate and must not be engaged in any other profession, vocation or service. Final-year candidates awaiting results may apply subject to producing the mark sheet later. Age 21 to 30 years as on 1 January of the advertisement year, with relaxation as per state government rules for reserved categories.
Category breakdown (as reported from the official advertisement): UR 6, SC 2, ST 2, OBC 1. One post reserved for women and two posts for persons with physical disabilities. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC applies to bona fide residents of Chhattisgarh. Women’s reservation applies to local residents of the state.
Educational qualifications table
| Post | Essential qualification | Other conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) with minimum 55% marks | Computer knowledge required; no prior practice; final-year students eligible subject to mark sheet at interview |
Selection stages
Applications are screened for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. Selection is based on the interview only. The Court will notify the interview schedule separately.
Free official prep links
- Official High Court website: highcourt.cg.gov.in — download the advertisement and form from the recruitment section.
- Check the web diary and notifications page on the same site for any updates or corrigenda.
Apply steps
- Visit highcourt.cg.gov.in and locate Advertisement No. 05/Legal Assistant/2026.
- Download the application form and the full advertisement PDF.
- Fill the form completely and attach one set of duly attested copies of certificates (degree, mark sheet, age proof, computer knowledge if available, category certificate if claiming reservation).
- Send the complete set by Speed Post or courier so that it reaches the Registrar General, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, on or before 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Keep the postal receipt as proof of dispatch. Do not send by ordinary post or email unless the notice specifically allows it.
FAQs
What is the last date?
31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications must reach the Court by that time.
Who can apply?
Law graduates with 55% in LLB (3-year or 5-year), computer knowledge, age 21-30 as on 1 January 2026, who have not started practice.
Is it permanent?
No. It is a contractual engagement for one year, extendable up to three years. Honorarium is Rs 30,000 per month fixed.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, if they have appeared for the final LLB examination and are awaiting results. They must produce the final mark sheet at the interview.
Where is the official PDF?
On highcourt.cg.gov.in under the recruitment / notifications section for Advt No. 05/Legal Assistant/2026.
See all open law jobs on the AAG Legal jobs board. Apply only through the official High Court process. Verify every detail on the original advertisement before you send your form. The official notice wins on every number, eligibility line and date.