HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH – Recruitment for Legal Assistant

About High Court of Chhattisgarh

The High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur is the highest judicial authority of the state, functioning to administer justice across civil and criminal matters. The High Court of Chhattisgarh Legal Assistant Recruitment 2025 invites qualified law graduates to assist Hon’ble Judges in research, drafting, and administrative work on a purely contractual basis. For official job notifications and timely updates, visit infrontjob.com — your trusted source for government job alerts.

Vacancy Details

Field	Details
Post Name	Legal Assistant
Total Vacancies	10
Compensation	Fixed honorarium ₹30,000/- per month, no DA or other allowances
Notification Date	18/10/2025
Application Period	18/10/2025 – 17/11/2025
Exam Date	Interview only (date to be announced)
Organization	High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur
Job Location	Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a 3-yr professional or 5-yr integrated LL.B. degree from a recognized university. Candidates with at least 55% marks in LL.B. are eligible. Those who have appeared in the final LL.B. examination with results awaited may also apply. Additionally, candidates must have computer knowledge in data entry, word processing and computer operations.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years as on 01/01/2025
  
• Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01/01/2025
  
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Chhattisgarh State Govt rules (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories).
  

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
  
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female: ₹250
  Note: Once the fee is paid, it is non-refundable.
  

Selection Process

The selection for High Court of Chhattisgarh Legal Assistant Recruitment 2025 is carried out in the following manner:

• Stage 1: Screening of Applications – All applications will be checked for eligibility, marks, category status and computer skills.
  
• Stage 2: Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview where knowledge of law, research ability and communication will be assessed. No written test is prescribed.
  
• Stage 3: Document Verification – Candidates selected in interview will be required to furnish original certificates for qualification, age, category and computer knowledge.
  
• Stage 4: Contractual Engagement – Final engagement will be on a one-year contractual basis, extendable up to three years subject to performance and approval of Hon’ble Chief Justice.
  

How to Apply for High Court of Chhattisgarh Legal Assistant Recruitment 2025

1. Visit the official portal of High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur and download the application form for Adv. No. 05/Legal Assistant/2025.
   
2. Fill in the application form in BLOCK letters, affix recent colour passport-size photo (self-signed and attested by gazetted officer).
   
3. Attach self-attested copies of:
   
   • High School & HS mark sheets and pass certificates
     
   • LL.B. mark sheet and degree certificate (or provisional result if awaiting)
     
   • Computer knowledge certificate
     
   • Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh resident
     
   • Caste certificate (if applicable)
     
   • Any experience certificate, if claimed.
     
4. Send the completed application in an envelope super-scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LEGAL ASSISTANT” via Speed Post or Courier to:
   The Registrar General, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur – 495001.
   One application per envelope only; incomplete forms will be rejected.
   
5. Ensure receipt before 5:00 PM on 17/11/2025; late submissions will not be accepted.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	18/10/2025
Application Start	18/10/2025
Last Date to Apply	17/11/2025 – 5:00 PM
Interview Date	To be announced

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FAQs on High Court of Chhattisgarh Legal Assistant Recruitment 2025

How many Legal Assistant vacancies are available?

There are 10 vacancies for the post of Legal Assistant under High Court of Chhattisgarh Recruitment.

What remuneration will selected candidates receive?

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹30,000, without dearness allowance or other perks.

Who is eligible to apply for this post?

Law graduates with a 3-year professional or 5-year integrated LL.B. having at least 55% marks and possessing computer skills are eligible. Applicants awaiting LL.B. results may also apply.

What is the selection process?

The process comprises application screening, interview, followed by document verification and contractual engagement.

Is this a permanent appointment?

No, the engagement is purely contractual for one year, extendable up to three years, subject to performance and approval.

Can candidates from other states apply?

No, only bonafide residents of Chhattisgarh State are eligible for reserved posts; others may apply only against the UR category.

Will there be a written test?

No, selection will be based only on the interview after screening; no separate written examination will be held.

Is fee exemption available for any category?

Yes, SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates pay a reduced fee of ₹250, whereas general/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹500.

Are women candidates eligible for reservation?

Yes, women applicants are eligible and certain posts are reserved specifically for women in SC and ST categories.

What duties will a Legal Assistant perform?

Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda, attending court with the judge, maintaining case files, administrative work and other duties assigned by the Hon’ble Judge.

Can a legal assistant practice as advocate after appointment?

No, during engagement and after termination, the Legal Assistant must not appear in any case handled by the Judge with whom they were attached.

What happens if the application is incomplete?

Applications that are incomplete, unsigned, or postal-delayed will be rejected outright.

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Disclaimer

The details in this article are taken from the official High Court of Chhattisgarh Legal Assistant Recruitment 2025 (Adv. No. 05/Legal Assistant/2025) notification for easy reference. InfrontJob provides this blog post to help candidates stay informed and access verified job updates. For amendments, clarifications or updates, kindly refer to the official court website.