Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) invites applications from eligible law graduates and postgraduates for the contractual engagement of Legal Researchers at Jaipur and Jodhpur. A total of 3 vacancies are available, with a monthly honorarium of ₹50,000. Interested candidates can apply offline by 31 October 2026.
About Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) functions under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and the applicable RSLSA Regulations. The Authority engages Legal Researchers to assist in legal research, preparation of reports, implementation of schemes, and other activities undertaken by RSLSA.
Vacancies
03 (Three)
- Jodhpur: 02 posts
- Jaipur: 01 post
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be fresh law graduates or postgraduates in law from a University, College or Institution established by law in India.
- Candidates appearing in their final semester may also apply. However, they must submit their final results before the selection process, including scrutiny or interview, is completed.
- Candidates must possess research aptitude with good knowledge of research tools.
- Candidates must have working knowledge of computers with typing skills.
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
Age Limit
The maximum age of the candidate must not exceed 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted by a Selection Committee constituted by the Executive Chairman, Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority.
- Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will be examined under the directions of the Member Secretary, RSLSA.
- Shortlisting: If required, candidates may be shortlisted based on research achievements, academic career, computer skills or other approved criteria.
- Screening/Interview: The Selection Committee will assess candidates through screening, interview or any other process, considering their research abilities, academic record, language communication and computer skills.
Selected candidates will be informed personally, and the selection list will be published on the official websites of RSLSA and the Rajasthan High Court.
Nature of Work
Selected Legal Researchers will work under the direct control of the Member Secretary and/or other officers of RSLSA, subject to the overall supervision of the Executive Chairman. Their responsibilities include:
- Preparing reports and schemes and monitoring the progress of ongoing activities.
- Conducting legal research on judgments of the Supreme Court, High Courts and other forums.
- Analysing and evaluating legal subjects and preparing study materials for seminars, workshops, conferences and training programmes.
- Assisting in legal outreach and awareness activities.
- Drafting agendas, meeting notes, concept notes and reports relating to schemes and programmes.
- Conducting and supervising field surveys and preparing analytical reports.
- Assisting the office of the Executive Chairman, RSLSA, in day-to-day activities.
- Performing other academic, administrative and research-related duties assigned by RSLSA.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of ₹50,000 per month, without any dearness allowance or other allowances/perquisites.
Proportionate deductions may be made for unauthorised absence or absence beyond the permissible leave period.
Duration and Nature of Engagement
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, initially for six months, subject to satisfactory performance. It may be extended up to two years. After successful completion of two years, a further extension of one year may be granted in deserving cases.
The engagement does not confer any right to regular appointment or other employment benefits. A Legal Researcher intending to leave prematurely must give prior notice of two months or the remaining engagement period, whichever is shorter.
Place of Posting
- Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jodhpur
- Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jaipur
Important Conditions
- Legal Researchers must not practise in any court of law or engage in any other professional pursuit during their engagement.
- Candidates must submit the prescribed undertaking regarding restrictions on legal practice and other professional engagements.
- Candidates must not be involved in any criminal case, either as convicted persons or with a criminal trial pending against them.
- Candidates must not have been debarred from examinations or rusticated by any institution, authority or Public Service Commission.
- Candidates must be medically fit and satisfy the marital-status conditions prescribed in the scheme.
- Candidates must possess integrity, honesty and good moral character, supported by certificates from two responsible persons at the time of interview.
How to Apply?
- Candidates must apply through the prescribed offline application form below.
- [Click here to download the Form]
- Fill out the application form completely and affix a recent passport-size colour photograph, taken within the preceding six months, bearing the candidate’s signature.
- Attach self-attested copies of documents supporting age, educational qualifications, extracurricular activities, experience and other relevant particulars.
- Enclose the prescribed checklist detailing the certificates and testimonials submitted with the application.
- Mark the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE LEGAL RESEARCHER”.
- Each envelope must contain only one application form. Envelopes containing multiple applications will be rejected.
- Submit the completed application through Speed Post, Registered Post, Courier or by hand during office hours.
- Application Submission Address: Office of the Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jaipur, Vidhik Seva Sadan, Rajasthan High Court Campus, C-Scheme, Jaipur – 302005.
- Applications must reach the prescribed office on or before 31 October 2026. Late, incomplete, unsigned or defective applications will be rejected. RSLSA will not be responsible for postal delays.
- Official Website: rajasthan.nalsa.gov.in
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 14 October 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 31 October 2026
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.