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An excellent opportunity has emerged for the youth who have completed law studies or are studying in the final year to start their career in Allahabad High Court of Uttar Pradesh. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released its official notification for recruitment to the post of Research Associate.
Eligible candidates selected under this recruitment will get a chance to work on contract basis in the benches of High Court located at Prayagraj (Main Bench) and Lucknow. It is considered to be a very prestigious starting platform for the youth who want to understand the nuances of law and see the functioning of the Judiciary closely.
Allahabad High Court Recruitment 2026: Important dates
To be a part of this recruitment process, candidates have to apply online. All the important dates related to the application are given below so that you can complete your preparation in time:
| Recruitment Event | Important Dates |
| Starting date of online application | 6 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 June 2026 (by 11:59 pm) |
| Last date for updating fee payment | 23 June 2026 |
| Date of release of weightage marks | 10 July 2026 |
| Period for filing objection on weightage marks | 11 to 15 July 2026 |
| List of Shortlisted Candidates | 31 July 2026 |
| Date of Screening Test and Interview | 8 August 2026 |
| time to download admit card | In the second week of August 2026 |
| Date of release of final merit list | In the first week of September 2026 (probable) |
Eligibility Criteria for application
As per the rules decided by the High Court, only those candidates will be considered eligible for this post who fulfill the following conditions:
1. Educational Qualification
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The applicant must have a 3-year or 5-year degree from any recognized university or institute. LLB degree It is mandatory to have.
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minimum in degree 55% marks Should be.
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This passing out degree is only for the academic session 2024, 2025 or 2026 It should be.
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It is a matter of relief that the students who are in the final year of the year 2026 and are still waiting for their results are also eligible to apply for this post.
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Along with this, candidates are required to have practical knowledge of computer applications, data entry and word processing (like MS Word etc.).
2. Age Limit
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Minimum age of the candidate as on 1st July 2026 21 years and maximum age 26 years Should be between. As per rules, age will be calculated on the basis of this cut-off date.
3. Marital status rule
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According to the guidelines of the High Court, such candidates will not be considered eligible for this recruitment process who have more than one living spouse.
Contract and Tenure Terms
This appointment will be completely based on contractual basis. Initially selected candidates will be appointed for 1 year. However, if your work and performance remains excellent, this service period can be extended up to a maximum of 3 years. The High Court reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time without any prior notice.
Salary and benefits
Every month the candidates selected for the post of Research Associate in Allahabad High Court A fixed salary of ₹40,000 Will be given. It has also been indicated in the notification that this amount can be increased in future depending on the work requirement and rules.
Keep in mind that this is a completely fixed honorarium, hence the selected candidates will not be given any other government allowance (like DA, HRA, TA), government accommodation or any additional medical facilities.
All the candidates who find themselves eligible for this post are advised to complete their application process by visiting the official website in time without waiting for the last date (20th June).
