The High Court of Madras has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Research Law Assistants (Law Clerks) to the Hon’ble Judges on an adhoc basis for one year. Notification No. 230/2025 invites applications for filling up 28 vacancies for both the Principal Seat at Chennai and the Madurai Bench. Eligible candidates must submit their applications for Madras High Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2025.
Madras High Court Research Law Assistant Recruitment 2025 Notification
The detailed notification and the prescribed application form are available on the official websites of the Madras High Court. Candidates must download the form from the website only and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualification, and the crucial disqualification clauses related to professional and personal conduct.
Official Websites for Notification & Form
Madras High Court Research Law Assistant 2025: Overview
This recruitment offers a prestigious one-year assignment for fresh law graduates to work closely with the Hon’ble Judges of the Madras High Court. Below is a summary of key details.
| Organization | High Court of Madras |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Law Assistant (Law Clerk to Hon’ble Judges) |
| Vacancies | 28 (Approximate, subject to change) |
| Notification No. | 230/2025 |
| Last Date for Application | 15 December 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Registered Post) + Soft Copy via Email |
| Nature of Posting | Adhoc basis for 1 year |
| Place of Posting | Principal Seat, Madras (Chennai) or Madurai Bench (Liable to transfer) |
| Selection Process | Screening Test (if decided) + Viva Voce |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹50,000 (Consolidated) |
| Official Website | www.hcmadras.tn.gov.in |
Madras High Court Research Law Assistant Eligibility 2025
Candidates must strictly fulfill the following criteria. Failure to meet any condition will lead to disqualification.
1. Age Limit
- Must NOT have attained 30 years of age as on 1st January or 1st July preceding the last date (15.12.2025).
2. Educational Qualification
- Must be a Graduate in Law from a recognized University under patterns like 10+2+3+3, 10+2+5, etc.
- The Degree must be recognized by the Bar Council of India for admission as an Advocate.
- Must have passed all examinations within the stipulated duration of the course.
- The Law Degree should not have been obtained earlier than five years from the date of notification (01.12.2025). (i.e., degree year should be 2020 or later).
- Candidates pursuing any other degree/program requiring compulsory attendance elsewhere are NOT eligible.
How to Apply for Madras High Court Research Law Assistant 2025?
Candidates must follow a dual submission process (Hard Copy + Soft Copy). No other mode is acceptable.
Download Form: Visit the official website (www.hcmadras.tn.gov.in) and download the prescribed Application Form.
Fill Application: Fill the form completely, affix a photograph, and sign it.
Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of all educational certificates, including Law Degree mark statements. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.
Send Hard Copy:
- Send the duly filled application with enclosures via Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due.
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of Research Law Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges”.
- Address: The Registrar General, High Court, Madras-600 104.
- Must reach on or before 15.12.2025.
- Send Soft Copy:
- Scan the filled application and all documents.
- Email the PDF to [email protected].
- The email must be sent on or before 15.12.2025 @ 11:59 PM.
Selection Process & Honorarium
Eligible candidates will be called for a Viva Voce at Chennai or Madurai. The committee may decide to hold a screening test at its discretion.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
- Honorarium: Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated honorarium of ₹50,000 per month as per G.O.(Ms.) No.602. No other allowances or perks are admissible.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Madras High Court Research Law Assistant 2025?
Ans: The last date for receipt of applications (both hard copy via post and soft copy via email) is December 15, 2025.
Q2. What is the salary for a Research Law Assistant?
Ans: The post offers a consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹50,000. No other allowances are provided.
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
Ans: Approximately 28 vacancies are notified for both Chennai and Madurai Benches. This number is subject to change.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Ans: A candidate must not have attained 30 years of age as on 1st January or 1st July preceding the last date of application.
Q5. I graduated in Law in 2019. Can I apply?
Ans: No. The Law Degree should not have been obtained earlier than five years from the date of notification (01.12.2025). Only candidates who graduated in 2020 or later are eligible.
