The High Court of Judicature at Bombay has posted a recruitment notice of the post of Associate on its Original Side at the Principal Seat in Mumbai.
This is an excellent chance to law school graduates and practicing attorneys who are interested in employment in the judicial system.
🔍 Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Associate
- Total Vacancies: 28
- Select List: 27 candidates
- Wait List: 7 candidates
- Pay Scale: ₹92,960 – ₹1,36,520 + allowances
- Equivalent to Civil Judge (Junior Division) level.
The Select and wait lists will be valid in 2 years.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Should possess a degree in Law (LL.B.) in an accredited university
- Should have computer proficiency certificate
For Practicing Advocates:
- At least 5 years of experience at Bombay High Court or other subordinate courts.
- Age limit:
- General: up to 38 years
- Reserved: up to 43 years
For Court Staff:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- No upper age limit specified
Candidates will be preferred based on:
- Speed in English shorthand of 80 w.p.m
- 35 w.p.m. English typing speed
- Knowledge of Marathi language
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of two main stages:
1. Screening / Written Test (100 Marks)
- General English (Essay, Precis, Letter Writing, Grammar) -30 marks
- Legal Knowledge (CPC, CrPC/BNSS, Limitation Act, etc.) -70 marks
2. Viva-Voce (Interview) – 50 Marks
👉 Only candidates who qualify the written test will be called for the interview.
👉 Minimum qualifying marks: 50 (may be increased depending on competition).
💻 Application Process
- Mode: Online via official site
- Application Fee: ₹1000 (non-refundable) via SBI Collect
- Application Dates:
- Start: 16 April 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date: 30 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
Candidates must upload:
- Photograph & signature
- Educational documents
- Law degree certificates
- Bar Council ID (on advocates)
- Computer certificate
The incomplete or wrong applications will be dismissed.
The most important conditions of appointment
- Applicant should be a citizen of India who is domiciled in Maharashtra.
- Should possess good character and criminal record.
- Has to observe the policy of two children.
- It will be on 2 years probation.
The High Court has the right to alter or cancel the recruitment process at any point as well.
📢 Notable Points to Keep in mind
- Only in Mumbai, the exam will be conducted.
- Admission cards will be in electronic form.
- There will be no offline applications.
- False information may result in termination or disqualification.
📝 Final Thoughts
This process of recruitment is an opportunity to the law graduates and advocates who want to have a career in the judiciary and are interested in joining the High Court of Judicature at Bombay. Having a well-organized selection procedure and good remuneration package, applicants are expected to study well-particularly in the legal courses and English writing proficiency.
– Team Lawyer Talks