The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) has invited offline applications for 3 Legal Researcher posts vide Advertisement No. F-16(28)/RSLSA/JS/Legal Researcher/2026/33206. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual — for a term of up to 2 years, with the initial engagement for six months. Selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 50,000 per month (no dearness or other allowance). The vacancies are split as 2 posts at RSLSA Jodhpur and 1 post at RSLSA Jaipur. Candidates must be fresh law graduates or post-graduates in law, and the maximum age is 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Completed applications must reach the Office of the Member Secretary, RSLSA, Jaipur on or before 31 October 2026 by Speed Post, Registered Post, Courier or by hand. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | Advt No. F-16(28)/RSLSA/JS/Legal Researcher/2026/33206 |
| Last date for receipt of application (offline) | 31 October 2026 |
| Screening / interview | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should confirm this from the official notification before applying.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Researcher — RSLSA, Jodhpur | Fixed honorarium Rs. 50,000/month | 2 | Fresh law graduate / PG in law |
| Legal Researcher — RSLSA, Jaipur | Fixed honorarium Rs. 50,000/month | 1 | Fresh law graduate / PG in law |
| Total | 3 |
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for a term of up to 2 years, with the initial engagement made for six months subject to performance satisfaction. No dearness allowance or other allowance or perquisite is payable.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be a fresh law graduate or post-graduate in law from a University, College or Institution established by law in India. Candidates appearing in their final semester may also apply, but they must submit their final pass-out result before the final process of selection. During the engagement, the Legal Researcher must submit an undertaking that they shall neither practise in any court of law nor engage in any other professional pursuit.
Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 33 years |
The maximum age of the candidate as on 01 January 2027 must not be more than 33 years. Candidates should verify the exact age conditions from the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected Legal Researchers receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 50,000 per month, without any dearness allowance, other allowance or perquisite. The engagement is contractual and does not carry regular government pay-scale benefits.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications under the direction of the Member Secretary, RSLSA.
- Shortlisting based on research achievements, academic career, computer skills or other criteria.
- Screening and/or interview by the Selection Committee constituted by the Hon’ble Executive Chairman, RSLSA, assessing research and academic record, language communication and computer skills.
The Selection Committee’s assessment of suitability is final. Candidates should follow the official website for the interview schedule.
Exam Pattern
To be notified — selection is through scrutiny of applications followed by screening and/or interview; there is no written examination specified in the notification.
Documents Required
- Filled application form on the prescribed proforma with a recently taken coloured passport-size photograph (with the candidate’s own signature thereon) affixed
- Self-attested copies of documents in support of age, educational qualifications, extracurricular activities and experience
- Checklist of the enclosed certificates and testimonials
- Signed undertaking on the prescribed proforma (no practice in any court / no other professional pursuit during engagement)
- Envelope clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE LEGAL RESEARCHER”
Send the completed application with all enclosures to the address below so that it reaches on or before 31 October 2026.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Download the application form and scheme details from the official website rajasthan.nalsa.gov.in.
- Fill the form, affix a recently taken coloured passport-size photograph with your signature thereon.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents in support of age, educational qualifications, extracurricular activities and experience.
- Furnish a checklist of the enclosed certificates and testimonials, and the signed undertaking on the prescribed proforma.
- Pack the application in an envelope marked clearly “APPLICATION FOR THE LEGAL RESEARCHER”.
- Send it by Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier, or deposit it by hand during office hours, to: Office of Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jaipur Vidhik Seva Sadan, Rajasthan High Court Campus, C-Scheme, Jaipur – 302005, so that it reaches on or before 31 October 2026.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Notification / Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RSLSA Legal Researcher Recruitment 2026?
A. 3 vacancies — 2 at RSLSA Jodhpur and 1 at RSLSA Jaipur.
Q2. Is the RSLSA Legal Researcher post permanent?
A. No. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for a term of up to 2 years, with the initial engagement for six months.
Q3. What is the salary of an RSLSA Legal Researcher?
A. A fixed honorarium of Rs. 50,000 per month, without any dearness or other allowance.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for RSLSA Legal Researcher 2026?
A. The completed application must reach the Member Secretary’s office on or before 31 October 2026.
Q5. What is the eligibility for RSLSA Legal Researcher?
A. Fresh law graduate or post-graduate in law from a recognised University/College/Institution established by law in India; maximum age 33 years as on 01 January 2027.
Q6. How are candidates selected?
A. Through scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, and screening and/or interview by the Selection Committee.
Q7. Can final-semester law students apply?
A. Yes, but they must submit their final pass-out result before the final process of selection.
Sources: RSLSA Advertisement No. F-16(28)/RSLSA/JS/Legal Researcher/2026/33206 (Legal Researcher, 3 posts); rajasthan.nalsa.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.