The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, one of the oldest and most prestigious High Courts in India, has released an official notification inviting online applications for the post of Associate.

These vacancies are specifically for the Original Side at the Principal Seat in Mumbai. With a pay scale equivalent to a Civil Judge (Junior Division), this is an exceptionally prestigious and lucrative career opportunity for practicing advocates with litigation experience.

Vacancy Overview

The High Court will prepare a select list of 27 candidates and a waitlist of 7 candidates, which will remain valid for two years.

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Job Location
Associate (Original Side)	28 (Select List: 27, Waitlist: 7)	Principal Seat, Mumbai

Salary & Pay Scale

This position offers an elite remuneration package. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹92,960 – ₹1,36,520 (Equivalent to Civil Judge Junior Division), plus other applicable government allowances.

Eligibility Criteria & Experience Required

To be eligible for the Associate post, candidates must strictly fulfill the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: A recognized Law degree from a recognized university.
• Experience (For Advocates): A minimum of 05 years of active practice as an Advocate before the Bombay High Court or its subordinate courts.
• Language Proficiency: Adequate knowledge of the Marathi language is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Computer proficiency is required.
• Preferred Skills: Preference will be given to candidates possessing English shorthand skills (80 w.p.m.) and English typing skills (35 w.p.m.).
• Age Limit:
  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 38 years (Open Category) / 43 years (Reserved Categories).

Selection Process

The Bombay High Court will conduct a stringent two-stage selection process:

1. Written Test (100 Marks):
   • General English: 30 Marks
   • Legal Knowledge: 70 Marks
2. Viva Voce (50 Marks): Oral interview assessing practical legal knowledge and court procedures.(Note: Candidates must secure a minimum of 50 qualifying marks to proceed).

Application Fee

• Fee Amount: ₹1,000/- for all applicable candidates.
• Payment Mode: Online via the SBI Collect portal.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Last Date to Apply Online: 30th April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Important Links:

Notification PDF	Notification
Application Link	Official Website
JurisLink Whatsapp Group	Click Here

How to Apply for Bombay High Court Associate 2026

Eligible advocates must submit their applications exclusively through the official online portal.

1. Visit the official Bombay High Court recruitment portal and access the “Apply Online” link for the Associate post.
2. Register and fill out the detailed application form with your personal, educational, and Bar Council/practice details.
3. Upload clearly scanned copies of the required documents, your recent passport-size photograph, and your signature.
4. Complete the payment of the ₹1,000 application fee through the SBI Collect integration.
5. Submit the final application and download/print the confirmation page for your records.

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