The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad published an official AHC Research Associate Recruitment 2025 Notification (Advt. No. 01/Research Associates/2025) for the engagement of 36 Research Associates (Law) on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 March 2025 to 1 April 2025 through the official website of Allahabad High Court. The selection process includes a Screening Test and Interview, with shortlisted candidates assigned to the Allahabad and Lucknow benches.
📌 Key Highlights:
✅ Organization: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
✅ Post Name: Research Associate (Law)
✅ Total Vacancies: 36
✅ Application Mode: Online
✅ Job Location: Allahabad & Lucknow
✅ Fixed Honorarium: ₹25,000 per month (subject to revision)
✅ Application Fee: ₹500 + bank charges
✅ Selection Process: Screening Test + Interview
✅ Official Website: www.allahabadhighcourt.in
AHC Research Associate Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Advt. No. | 01/Research Associates/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 36 |
| Engagement Period | 1 Year (Extendable for 1 more year) |
| Honorarium | ₹25,000 per month |
| Job Location | Allahabad & Lucknow |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹500 + Bank Charges |
| Selection Process | Weightage Marks + Screening Test + Interview |
| Official Website | www.allahabadhighcourt.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15th March 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 1st April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Payment Updation | 8th April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Weightage Marks Display | 28th April 2025 |
| Objection Window for Weightage Marks | Till 1st May 2025 |
| Shortlist for Screening Test & Interview | 27th May 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Last week of May 2025 |
| Screening & Interview Test Date | 2nd Saturday/Sunday of July 2025 |
| Final Result Announcement | Last week of July 2025 |
| Issuance of Joining Letter | Immediately after the final result |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as of 2025)
✔ Five-year or three-year LLB degree completed in 2025 from a recognized law college/university (Bar Council of India approved).
✔ Candidates must have secured 55% or more marks in their LLB degree.
✔ Final-year LLB students (2025 batch) awaiting results can also apply.
✔ Applicants must have basic computer knowledge, including Data Entry & Word Processing.
Age Limit (as of 1st July 2025)
✔ Minimum Age: 21 years
✔ Maximum Age: 26 years
Other Conditions
✔ Candidates must not have practiced as an advocate or engaged in any other profession/service.
✔ Candidates who passed their LLB before 2023-24 are not eligible.
✔ Candidates who have previously worked as Research Associates/Law Clerks cannot apply again.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
| Stage | Weightage | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Weightage Marks | 20% | Based on Academics & Co-curricular Activities |
| Screening Test | 60% | Descriptive Paper (1 Hour) |
| Interview | 20% | Personal Interview |
Weightage Marks Breakdown (20%)
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Hindi (10th/12th Marks) | 1-5 |
| English (10th/12th Marks) | 1-5 |
| LLB Percentage | 1-5 |
| Moot Court Participation/Paper Publication | 1-5 |
✔ Hindi & English Marks Weightage
- 70-80%: 1 Mark
- 80-90%: 2 Marks
- 90%+: 5 Marks
✔ LLB Percentage Weightage
- 60-65%: 1 Mark
- 65-75%: 3 Marks
- 75-80%: 4 Marks
- 80%+: 5 Marks
✔ Moot Court Participation/Paper Publication
- College Level: 1 Mark
- State/National Level: 3 Marks
- International Level: 5 Marks
📌 Candidates must upload valid certificates for all claimed weightage points.
Screening Test (60 Marks)
- One-hour descriptive paper
- Questions based on legal research, reasoning & writing
- No negative marking
Interview (20 Marks)
| Rating | Marks |
|---|---|
| Unsuitable | 30 Marks |
| Passable | 40 Marks |
| Good | 60 Marks |
| Very Good | 70 Marks |
| Exceptional | 80 Marks |
✔ A Selection Committee of Hon’ble Judges will conduct the interview.
How to Apply for AHC Research Associate Recruitment 2025?
📌 Steps to Apply Online:
1️⃣ Visit the Allahabad High Court Official Website.
2️⃣ Find the post you are applying for and click the HTML link.
3️⃣ Complete the registration process with valid details.
4️⃣ Upload photograph, signature & required documents.
5️⃣ Pay the application fee online (₹500 + bank charges).
6️⃣ Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt.
Last Date to Apply: 1st April 2025 (11:59 PM).
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹500 + Bank Charges |
📌 Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Nature of Work
✔ Assisting Hon’ble Judges in legal research, case preparation, and drafting.
✔ Attending court hearings and preparing case summaries.
✔ Maintaining records of judgments, legal research, and statutory study.
✔ Preparing academic research papers and assisting in opinion writing.
📌 Restriction on Practice:
After completion of the engagement, Research Associates cannot appear in any case before the assigned Judge for two years.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here (It will be available on15/03/2025) |
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The AHC Research Associate Recruitment 2025 is a good opportunity for fresh law graduates who want to gain valuable experience in the judiciary.