Patna High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Patna High Court Legal Services Committee (PHCLSC) is hiring 2 Legal Assistants on a contract basis in Patna, Bihar. If you are a Law Graduate or Post Graduate from a Bar Council of India recognized university, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026 by 5:00 PM. The consolidated honorarium is Rs. 35,000 per month for an initial period of 6 months, extendable up to 2 years.

Patna High Court Legal Services Committee (PHCLSC) Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Patna High Court Legal Services Committee, which functions under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) framework to provide free legal aid, has invited applications for engaging 2 Legal Assistants on a consolidated honorarium basis. This is an initial 6-month engagement that may be extended up to 2 years based on your satisfactory work. Recommendation from a designated Senior Advocate or the Head of your last law school/college/university is mandatory — this is not a typical exam-based recruitment. Recent law graduates interested in legal aid work, with computer familiarity, are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Law Graduate or Post Graduate (LL.B./LL.M.) from a university or college recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Timeline: You must have passed your LL.B./LL.M. examination within two years of the date this advertisement was published.
• Recommendation: Your candidature must be recommended by a designated Senior Advocate of the Patna High Court, or by the Head of the last law school/college/university you attended.
• Preference: Candidates with computer familiarity will get preference in selection.
• Character: You should have sound health, good moral character, and no criminal case or offence involving moral turpitude.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated honorarium of Rs. 35,000 per month.
• The engagement is initially for 6 months, extendable up to 2 years based on your work performance.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on merit and interview. There is no written exam.

1. Screening: Applications are screened based on qualification and the Senior Advocate/institution recommendation.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates are informed individually via email about the interview schedule and venue.
3. Interview: Final selection is based on merit and interview performance.
4. Document Verification: Original documents are checked at the time of the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from patnahighcourt.gov.in/hclsc/recruitment.
2. Fill in the application form in the prescribed format.
3. Attach scanned copies of your Matriculation certificate, Law Graduation/Post-Graduation mark sheets, degree certificates, Senior Advocate/institution recommendation letter, and computer certificate (if any).
4. Combine everything into a single PDF file (not exceeding 10 MB).
5. Email your application to phclsc@gmail.com before the deadline.

Note: Incomplete applications, blurred photographs/signatures, or requests for correction after the closing date will not be entertained. Canvassing in any form will lead to rejection of your candidature.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

• Assist in preparing legal aid applications and case files for the Committee
• Provide legal research and drafting support for cases under the Legal Services Committee
• Coordinate legal aid camps and awareness programs
• Maintain records of legal aid cases and beneficiaries
• Liaise with Senior Advocates and panel lawyers on case matters
• Assist Committee members with day-to-day legal administration
• Verify application and enclosure documents submitted by applicants