What the notice says
Telangana High Court Research Assistant (Law) 2026 is Notification No. 29/SO/2026 (Roc. No. 2435/SO/2026) dated 27 October 2026 of the High Court for the State of Telangana. Applications must reach by 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM by registered post with acknowledgement due. Download the proforma from tg.tshc.gov.in.
| Last date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 16 (14 for Judges + 2 for Judicial Academy) |
| Pay / nature | Contract for one year; honorarium as per scheme |
| Fee | Not printed as required |
| Location | Hyderabad (High Court) and Secunderabad (Academy) |
| Age limit | Under 30 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Who can apply | Indian citizens with a recent 3-year or 5-year Law Degree |
About the High Court for the State of Telangana
The High Court at Hyderabad is the highest judicial body in the state. Research Assistants assist the Hon’ble Judges with case research and related work. Two posts are for the Telangana State Judicial Academy in Secunderabad.
Nature of the role
This is a purely contractual engagement for one year. It does not create a right to permanent appointment. Work involves legal research to support the Judges.
Who should apply — and who should skip
- Apply if you have a regular 3-year or 5-year Law Degree from a recognised university, obtained within the last two years, and you have not attained 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
- Knowledge of legal research databases is useful.
- Skip if your law degree is more than two years old, or if you are 30 or older on the reckoning date.
- Skip if you want a permanent government post — this is a fixed-term contract.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification | No. 29/SO/2026, 27 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM by registered post |
| Age reckoning | 1 July 2026 |
| Fee | No fee is indicated in the published summaries |
Available positions
1. Research Assistant (Law) — Contract, one year 16 Vacancies
Eligibility
- Degree in Law (3-year after a regular degree course, or 5-year integrated after 10+2) from a recognised university.
- Law degree acquired within the last two years of the notification.
- Citizen of India; age not attained 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
14 posts to assist the Hon’ble Judges of the High Court. 2 posts at the Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Essential qualification | Additional |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Law) | Regular 3-year or 5-year Law Degree from a recognised university, obtained within last 2 years | Knowledge of legal research databases preferred |
Selection stages
- Offline application by registered post in the prescribed proforma with attested documents.
- Scrutiny by the High Court.
- Further selection as per the guidelines framed by the High Court (typically includes interview).
Free official prep links
- Official High Court website: tg.tshc.gov.in
Apply steps
- Download the Notification No. 29/SO/2026 and the application proforma from tg.tshc.gov.in.
- Fill the form and attach attested copies of age, qualification and other required documents.
- Send by registered post with acknowledgement due so that it reaches the Registrar General by 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Superscribe the envelope as instructed in the notice. Late applications are not considered.
FAQs
What is the last date?
30 November 2026, 5:00 PM (receipt by registered post).
How many vacancies?
16 posts in total.
Is it permanent?
No. It is a contract engagement for one year. No right to permanent appointment arises from the notification.
What is the age limit?
Must not have attained 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
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