The High Court of Gujarat has released the written-test-qualified list and viva-voce schedule for its 2026 Legal Assistant recruitment. The process covers 65 contractual vacancies.
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Overview
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Gujarat |
| Post | Legal Assistant |
| Advertisement Number | RC/B/1320/2026 (LA) |
| Recruitment Reference | 128/202627 |
| Official Vacancies | 65 |
| Appointment Type | Purely contractual |
| Initial Tenure | 11 months |
| Maximum Extension | A further period of up to 11 months |
| Candidates Called for Viva | 103 |
| Viva Dates | 21–25 September 2026 |
| Application Status | Closed |
Important Dates
| Detailed Advertisement | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 1 July 2026 at 12:00 noon |
| Online Application Closing Date | 20 July 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Written Test | 9 August 2026 |
| Qualified List and Viva Schedule | 3 September 2026 |
| Viva Call Letter | Approximately one week before the allotted viva date |
| Viva-voce Tests | 21–25 September 2026 |
| Final Select List | To be announced |
Viva-Voce Schedule
| 001–021 | 21 September 2026 |
| 022–042 | 22 September 2026 |
| 043–063 | 23 September 2026 |
| 064–083 | 24 September 2026 |
| 084–103 | 25 September 2026 |
Venue: Recruitment Cell, Administrative Building “B” Wing, Third Floor, High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad.
Vacancy Details
| Legal Assistant | 65 | Contractual |
The reservation policy does not apply because these appointments are purely contractual.
Salary
| Legal Assistant | ₹60,000 per month |
| Initial Appointment | 11 months |
| Permitted Extension | Up to a further 11 months, subject to recommendation and approval |
The assignment does not confer a right to permanent employment under the High Court or the State Government.
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | Not more than 26 years as on 20 July 2026 |
| Minimum-Age Condition | Candidates born after 20 July 2008 were ineligible |
| Reservation Relaxation | Not applicable to this contractual recruitment |
Qualification
- Fresh graduate in law with at least 55% marks, or the equivalent CGPA, from an Indian university or institution recognised by the University Grants Commission.
- Final-year students in a five-year integrated LL.B. or three-year LL.B. course were permitted to apply.
- A final-year candidate must pass the qualifying examination with at least 55% marks before appointment.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications and operation is required.
- Candidates must be acquainted with Gujarati.
Experience
No previous professional experience was prescribed as an essential qualification. The recruitment was intended for fresh law graduates.
Application Fee
| All Candidates | ₹500 plus applicable bank charges |
| Online | SBI e-Pay through the HC-OJAS portal |
| No additional fee |
The application and fee-payment windows have closed. Shortlisted candidates must not submit a fresh application or pay another recruitment fee.
Selection Process
- Online application and payment of the prescribed fee
- Provisional eligibility scrutiny
- OMR-based written test carrying 100 marks
- Shortlisting of candidates securing at least 50% in the written test
- Viva-voce test carrying 50 marks
- Verification of original documents and eligibility
- Preparation of the select list using aggregate written-test and viva marks
- Contractual appointment subject to suitability and approval
Exam Pattern
| Written Test | 100 objective multiple-choice questions | 100 |
| Written-Test Duration | OMR-based examination | 2 hours |
| Correct Answer | One mark per question | 1 |
| Wrong or Multiple Answer | Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted |
| Written-Test Qualifying Mark | Required for viva shortlisting | 50% |
| Viva-voce | Oral interview | 50 |
| Viva Qualifying Mark | Required for select-list eligibility | 50% |
| Combined Maximum | Written test and viva | 150 |
Written-Test Subjects
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Limitation Act, 1963
- General Knowledge and General IQ
- English Language
- Computer Skills and Applications
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the confirmed online application
- Online fee receipt or challan
- Viva e-call letter
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- School Leaving Certificate or legally issued Birth Certificate
- SSC and HSC mark sheets and certificates
- Graduation and postgraduate records, where applicable
- Year-wise or semester-wise mark sheets and certificates for the three-year or five-year LL.B. course
- State Bar Council enrolment letter, if available
- Certificate proving basic computer knowledge
- Experience certificate, if any
- Original recent character certificates from two respectable professionals or dignitaries
- Government Gazette showing any name or surname change
- Relevant authenticated documents concerning any civil or criminal case or complaint involving the candidate
- Original Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, passport or State Bar Council identity card
- One self-attested photocopy set of the required documents
How to Check the Viva List and Download Call Letter
- Open the official qualified-candidate PDF provided below.
- Confirm Advertisement No. RC/B/1320/2026 (LA) and recruitment reference 128/202627.
- Search the PDF using the candidate’s seat number, application number or name.
- Note the serial number shown against the candidate’s entry.
- Match that serial number with the official viva schedule.
- Open the HC-OJAS portal approximately one week before the allotted date.
- Use the applicable candidate-login or call-letter facility.
- Download and print the viva e-call letter.
- Verify the reporting time and any instructions printed on the call letter.
- Arrange the original documents and one self-attested copy set.
- Attend the viva at the High Court of Gujarat on the allotted date.
- Continue monitoring the official recruitment pages for the final select list.
Important Links
Download Official Viva Shortlist and Schedule Download Detailed Recruitment Advertisement Download Brief Recruitment Advertisement Download Written-Test Provisional Candidate List Download Viva Call Letter through HC-OJAS Gujarat High Court Current Openings High Court of Gujarat Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
How many Legal Assistant vacancies were notified?
The High Court of Gujarat notified 65 contractual Legal Assistant vacancies.
How many candidates have been called for viva?
The official qualified list contains 103 candidates who secured at least 50% in the written test.
When will the viva-voce tests be conducted?
The interviews will be conducted from 21 to 25 September 2026 according to the candidate’s shortlist serial number.
Where will the viva be held?
The venue is the Recruitment Cell, Administrative Building “B” Wing, Third Floor, High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad.
When can candidates download their call letters?
The notice states that e-call letters will be available through HC-OJAS approximately one week before the scheduled viva date.
What is the Legal Assistant salary?
Selected candidates will receive fixed remuneration of ₹60,000 per month.
Is this a permanent appointment?
No. The appointment is initially contractual for 11 months and may be extended for up to a further 11 months, subject to approval.
What qualification was required?
Candidates required a recognised law degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, computer knowledge and acquaintance with Gujarati.
What are the minimum qualifying marks for viva?
A candidate must obtain at least 50% in the viva to be eligible for inclusion in the select list.
How will the final select list be prepared?
The select list will be prepared on merit using aggregate marks obtained in the 100-mark written test and 50-mark viva.
Has the final result been released?
No. The 3 September notice is the written-test-qualified list and viva schedule. The final select list remains awaited.
Does viva shortlisting guarantee appointment?
No. Appointment remains subject to viva performance, aggregate merit, document verification, eligibility and suitability.
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