Executive Summary:
This notification from the Supreme Court of India, dated October 26, 2018, and published on December 8, 2018, amends the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Service and Conduct Rules, 1961. The amendments concern the qualifications, method of recruitment, and experience requirements for the posts of Additional Registrar Research, Deputy Registrar Research, and Assistant Registrar Research. These changes are effective immediately upon publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Additional Registrar Research (Category No. 4B):
Essential Qualification: Doctor of Law and holding the post of Professor or equivalent in National/State/Central Universities or Associate Professor with minimum 15 years of academic/professional experience.
Method of Recruitment: On deputation basis.
Desirable: Excellent writing skills, IT skills (data analysis, spreadsheets, presentations), legal skills, and familiarity with legal databases.
Deputy Registrar Research (Category No. 9B):
Essential Qualification: Doctor of Law and holding the post of Associate Professor or equivalent in National/State/Central Universities on a regular basis with a minimum of 5 years experience on the post of Associate Professor or equivalent.
Method of Recruitment: On deputation basis.
Desirable: Excellent writing skills, IT skills (data analysis, spreadsheets, presentations), legal skills, and familiarity with legal databases.
Assistant Registrar Research (Category No. 20):
Essential Qualification: A Master's degree in Law from a University recognized by the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council and holding the post of Assistant Professor or equivalent in National/State/Central Universities on a regular basis with a minimum of 3 years experience on the post of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
Method of Recruitment: On deputation basis.
Desirable: Doctor of Law, excellent writing skills, IT skills (data analysis, spreadsheets, presentations), legal skills, and familiarity with legal databases.
Impact Analysis:
Current and Prospective Applicants for the Specified Posts:
Impact: The notification changes the eligibility criteria for applying for the positions of Additional Registrar Research, Deputy Registrar Research, and Assistant Registrar Research within the Supreme Court.
Action Required: Review qualifications against the new criteria to determine eligibility before applying.
Supreme Court Administration/Recruitment Personnel:
Impact: The updated rules modify the recruitment process and qualification requirements for the specified positions.
Action Required: Update recruitment procedures, job postings, and evaluation criteria to reflect the changes outlined in the notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, issuing the notification.
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, specifically Article 146.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the Supreme Court, responsible for making the amendments.
Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Service and Conduct Rules, 1961: The set of rules being amended by the notification.
Doctor of Law: A doctoral degree in Law, listed as an essential qualification for some posts.
National Law Universities: A group of premier law schools in India.
State Law Universities: Law schools established and funded by State governments in India.
Bar Council of India: A statutory body that regulates and represents the legal profession in India.
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No. 878] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1940
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th October, 2018
G.S.R. 1188(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 146 of the Constitution, the Chief
Justice of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of
Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961:-
I. The following post, qualification, method of recruitment and experience be added as Category No.4B below
Category No.4A of the Schedule to the said Rules :-
Category Designation of Qualification Method of Experience,
No. the post Recruitment if any
1 2 3 4 5
4B Additional Essential Qualification:- On deputation basis
Registrar (i) Doctor of Law; and
(Research) (ii) Persons holding the post of Professor or
equivalent in National Law Universities/
State Law Universities/Other Central/State
Universities or Associate Professor with
minimum 15 years or more collective
academic or professional experience in the
relevant field.
Desirable :-
(i) Excellent writing skills.
(ii) Knowledge of IT skills including
familiarity with data analysis and
preparation of excel spreadsheets and power
point presentation.
(iii) Excellent legal skills and familiarity
with legal databases, legal information
website and capacity to legal research.
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II. The following post, qualification, method of recruitment and experience be added as Category No.9B below
Category No.9A of the Schedule to the said Rules :-
Category Designation of Qualification Method of Experience,
No. the post Recruitment if any
1 2 3 4 5
9B Deputy Essential Qualification:- On deputation basis Minimum 5
Registrar (i) Doctor of Law; and years
(Research) (ii) Persons holding the post of Associate experience on
Professor or equivalent in National Law the post of
Universities/State Law Universities/Other Associate
Central/State Universities on regular basis. Professor or
equivalent
Desirable :-
(i) Excellent writing skills.
(ii) Knowledge of IT skills including
familiarity with data analysis and
preparation of excel spreadsheets and power
point presentation.
(iii) Excellent legal skills and familiarity
with legal databases, legal information
website and capacity to legal research.
III. The following be substituted in Column Nos. 3, 4 & 5 - Qualification, Method of Recruitment and Experience
against the post of Assistant Registrar (Research) - Category No. 20 :-
Category Designation of Qualification Method of Experience,
No. the post Recruitment if any
1 2 3 4 5
20 Assistant Essential Qualification:- On deputation basis Minimum 3
Registrar (i) A Master’s degree in Law of a University years
(Research) recognized by the Bar Council of India or by experience on
any State Bar Council for enrolment as an the post of
advocate; and Assistant
(ii) Persons holding the post of Assistant Professor or
Professor or equivalent in National Law equivalent
Universities/State Law Universities/ Other
Central/State Universities on regular basis.
Desirable :-
(i) Doctor of Law.
(Ii) Excellent writing skills.
(iii) Knowledge of IT skills including
familiarity with data analysis and
preparation of excel spreadsheets and power
point presentation.
(iv) Excellent legal skills and familiarity
with legal databases, legal information
website and capacity to legal research.
[No. F.34/2018-SCA-I]
DEEPAK JAIN, Registrar [Admn. I]
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