Rajasthan High Court Jodhpur: Legal Researcher Vacancy (Multiple Judges) – Fresh/Postgraduate Law Graduates, Age <33; ₹50,000/Month Contractual; Apply Online by 03 Jan 2026
Table of Contents
- RHC Legal Researcher Scheme Overview
- Essential Eligibility
- Academic Qualifications
- Technical Skills
- Restrictions
- Age Limit
- Terms of Engagement
- Online Application Process
- Selection Process
- Strategic Application Roadmap
- Profile Optimisation
- Written Test Preparation
- Interview Mastery
- Why RHC Legal Researcher?
The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur invites online applications for Legal Researcher positions on 1-year contractual basis under the Scheme for Engaging Legal Researchers, deputed to Hon’ble Judges (Justice Sangeeta Sharma and others). Offering ₹50,000 per month consolidated, these research-intensive roles target fresh/postgraduate law graduates with basic computer knowledge. Applications close 03 January 2026 via RHC portal.
RHC Legal Researcher Scheme Overview
Launched to augment judicial research capacity, the scheme embeds young law graduates with High Court Judges, assisting in case analysis, precedent research, drafting, and chamber work. With Jodhpur Principal Seat handling 50,000+ cases annually, Legal Researchers gain unparalleled exposure to constitutional, civil, criminal benches. Tenure: 1 year (extendable on performance).
Essential Eligibility
Academic Qualifications
- Fresh Law Graduate OR Postgraduate in Law from Universities/Colleges/Institutions established by law in India.
Technical Skills
Restrictions
Age Limit
Terms of Engagement
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Remuneration | ₹50,000/month (consolidated) |
| Tenure | 1 year |
| Leave | As per rules |
| TA/DA | Official duties |
| No Extension Guarantee | Performance-based |
| No Regularisation | Purely contractual |
Online Application Process
Portal: http://103.203.137.249/rhclegalres/ (RHC Legal Researcher Portal).
Steps:
- Register/Login.
- Fill Form: Personal, academic, computer skills.
- Upload: Photo, LL.B. marksheets, certificates.
- Submit before 06 March 2026 (05:00 PM).
Official Notification: hcraj.nic.in (Exam Cell).
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny.
- Written Test: Legal aptitude, research skills.
- Interview: Judge-specific (chamber fit).
- Merit List: Published on portal.
Strategic Application Roadmap
Profile Optimisation
ACADEMIC:
✓ LL.B. 72% (NLU Jodhpur, 2025)
✓ LLM Constitutional Law (RGNUL Patiala)
RESEARCH:
✓ Moot Court Quarterfinalist (Surana Moot)
✓ Paper: "Rajasthan Land Laws" (RHC Journal)
COMPUTER:
✓ Manupatra Certified, SCC Online proficient
Written Test Preparation
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Law | Constitution (Arts 226/32), CrPC 41A–60, CPC 1–21 |
| Research | Precedent analysis, ratio decidendi |
| GK | Rajasthan HC judgments, current cases |
Interview Mastery
- Judge Research: Recent benches (PILs, service matters).
- Rajasthan Focus: State laws, High Court rules.
Why RHC Legal Researcher?
| Elite Advantage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Judge Chamber Access | Direct research mentorship |
| ₹50K Stipend | Top judicial clerkship pay |
| Jodhpur Exposure | Principal Seat (50K cases) |
| Career Launchpad | Judiciary/RHC registry/JAG |
Prime Candidates:
- Fresh NLU Graduates (Jodhpur, Jaipur).
- LLM Aspirants (research break).
- Rajasthan Domicile (language edge).
Official Notification:
https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/hcraj_admin/uploadfile/recruitment/LRAdv177148250665.pdf

