The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Law Research Associate. The recruitment is on a purely contractual basis to prepare a waiting list for vacancies that may arise in any of the NCLT benches across India.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Organization | National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) |
| Post Name | Law Research Associate |
| Employment Type | Contractual |
| Total Vacancies | For a waiting list across all benches |
| Job Location | Across 15 NCLT Benches in India |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Website | nclt.gov.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Law Research Associate | To prepare a waiting list for all NCLT Benches |
Salary Details
The monthly remuneration for Law Research Associates is as follows :
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- New Delhi Bench: ₹80,000
- All Other Benches (Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Amravati, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai): ₹60,000
Associates are not entitled to any other allowances like DA, HRA, or residential accommodation.
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Candidates must be a Graduate in Law (including Integrated Degree Course) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- The law degree should not have been obtained earlier than two years from the date of advertisement.
- Final year law students are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of qualification before joining.
- Candidates must have research and analytical skills and be proficient with legal search engines (e.g., eSCR, Manupatra, SCC Online) and MS Office.
- A requisite knowledge of Company Law and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is mandatory.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age shall not be above 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (October 22, 2025).
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a Written Examination and an Interview.
- Questions will cover the Companies Act, 2013, the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and other relevant laws.
- Candidates’ research skills and general knowledge will also be evaluated.
- If the number of applicants is large, shortlisting may be done based on qualifications and experience before the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the link provided on the official notification.
- Fill all entries correctly in the online form.
- Upload a CV with a recent passport-size photograph, along with scanned copies of educational qualifications and experience documents.
- Applications sent by post, email, or any other mode will not be entertained.
Instructions
- The initial contract period is for one year, which may be extended up to a maximum of three years based on performance.
- The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
- Selected associates cannot practice as an Advocate in any court during their engagement.
- After the term ends, associates are barred from practicing for three years in the NCLT benches where they have worked.
- Leave entitlement is one day of Casual Leave for every completed calendar month.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Online Application | October 22, 2025 (up to 17:00 hrs) |
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
