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The Grant of Honorarium to Legal Researcher Scheme

The scheme aims to engage Legal Research Assistants to handle legal issues and court matters for major Departments of the Administration, thereby ensuring timely submission of defense documents and reducing departmental embarrassment in Courts. It gives fixed honorarium of ₹25,000/- per month.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Research Assistant shall be paid ₹25,000/- per month (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) as honorarium, for their assignment. | - The assignment will be initially for a period of two years from the date of engagement. | - The assignment can be extended for a further period of not exceeding one more year, subject to the approval of the Secretary to Government (Law). | - Research Assistants are permitted access to the Computers and internet facilities as available in the Law Department. | - Research Assistant shall be entitled to one day Casual Leave for each Calendar Month. | - The un-availed Casual Leave in a particular month may be carried forward, subject to a maximum of 2 days. | - The maximum eligibility of Casual Leave in a Calendar Year is 8 days. | *Research Assistant shall not be entitled to any other allowances or perks. | *Research Assistant shall not be treated or deemed to be an employee either in the Law Department or of the service of the Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. | Assignment Location | _The Legal Researchers shall be attached to the major Departments of this Administration, including Law, Police, Education, Revenue, Health, Local Administration Department, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (D.P.&A.R.), Public Works Department, Social Welfare, Civil Supplies, Commercial Taxes, Industries and Commerce, Department of Women and Child Development, and Transport._ | Dress Code | For Male Research Assistant: _White/Black Pant, White shirt, Black shoe._ | For Female Research Assistant: _White/Off White Saree, White/Off-White blouse._ | Post-Selection Obligations | - The Research Assistant must join their assignment within the period specified in their order of engagement. | - The Research Assistant shall not be entitled to practice as an Advocate in any Court of Law or Tribunal or Authority during the currency of their assignment. | - It will be obligatory for the Research Assistant, after accepting the assignment, to inform the Bar Council concerned, in writing, that he/she shall not practice as an Advocate as long as he/she continues with the assignment as Research Assistant. | - The Research Assistant shall not be entitled to take up any employment or engagement of whatsoever nature either on full-time or part-time basis during the currency of their assignment. | - The Research Assistant should mark their attendance in the Attendance Register which shall be duly authenticated by the respective Head of the Institution in which they are posted from time-to-time and the same shall be communicated to the Law Department, Puducherry. | - The Research Assistant may be required to attend the Office on Saturday/Sunday and other holidays also, in addition to the normal working day, for which he/she shall not be paid any honorarium/remuneration. | - The Research Assistant will be permitted to proceed on Casual Leave only with prior permission of the respective Head of Institution. | - If any Research Assistant is found to be exceeding the permissible limit of 8 days of Casual Leave in a Calendar Year, necessary deductions will be made from their honorarium, on pro-rata basis. | - If the Research Assistant intends to leave the assignment within a period of two years, they shall be required to give prior notice of one month. | - The assignment of any Research Assistant may be discontinued even before the completion of one year, without notice, if his/her services are found to be unsatisfactory. | - During the assignment, every Research Assistant shall maintain a high standard of reputation and integrity commensurate with the responsibilities entrusted to him/her.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a citizen of India.; The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.; The applicant must be a Postgraduate in Law (2 years programme) from the recognized Universities in the Indian Union.; The applicant must not be pursuing Postgraduate Degree in Law or any other Degrees or Programmes requiring their compulsory attendance elsewhere.; The applicant must not have attained the age of 30 years as on 1st January or 1st July, preceding the last date fixed for submission of applications.; The applicant must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st January, 2023, if applying under the one-time age relaxation granted by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

If I accept this assignment, am I allowed to continue practicing as a registered Advocate in any Court of Law, Tribunal, or Authority?

No, the Research Assistant shall not be entitled to practice as an Advocate in any Court of Law or Tribunal or Authority during the currency of their assignment. It will be obligatory for them to inform the concerned Bar Council in writing.

What is the maximum age I must not have attained for eligibility based on the first of January or first of July preceding the last date of application submission?

The applicant must not have attained the age of 30 years as on 1st January or 1st July preceding the last date fixed for the submission of applications.

What is the total maximum number of days of Casual Leave I am entitled to avail within one entire Calendar Year during my assignment?

The Research Assistant shall be entitled to one day Casual Leave for each Calendar Month. The maximum eligibility of Casual Leave in a Calendar Year is 8 days.

Has there been any temporary relaxation granted regarding the age requirement for applicants applying under this current recruitment drive?

Yes, the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry has granted a one-time age relaxation. Interested eligible candidates must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st January.

What is the fixed amount of financial compensation or monthly honorarium that will be paid to the selected Research Assistant for the duration of the assignment?

The Research Assistant shall be paid ₹25,000/- per month (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) as an honorarium for their assignment. They shall not be entitled to any other allowances or perks.

To which specific authority and postal address should I send or deliver my application proforma and the accompanying copies of all documents?

The applications must be submitted to the Under Secretary to Government, Law Department, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry. Applications must use the prescribed proforma downloadable from the Law Department website.

What is the stipulated duration for which the assignment as a Research Assistant is initially intended to last from the date of engagement?

The Research Assistant assignment will be initially for a period of two years from the date of their assignment.

Are there any requirements regarding my nationality and current residence status that I must fulfill to submit my application?

Yes, the applicant must be a citizen of India and must also be a resident of Puducherry.

If selected, what is the mandatory requirement regarding the timeline for joining the assignment, and will extensions be granted?

Candidates must join their assignment within the period specified in their order of engagement. No request for extension of time for joining the assignment will be entertained under any circumstances.

Following the completion of the initial term, is there any possibility or provision available for extending the period of the assignment?

Yes, the assignment can be extended for a further period of not exceeding one more year. This extension is subject to the approval of the Secretary to Government (Law).

During the period of the assignment, am I permitted to undertake any other form of employment or engagement, whether on a full-time or part-time basis?

No, the Research Assistant, during the currency of their assignment, shall not be entitled to take up any employment or engagement of whatsoever nature, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

What specific level of educational qualification in law is absolutely required for a candidate to be considered eligible for this assignment?

A candidate must be a Postgraduate in Law (2 years programme) from the recognized Universities in the Indian Union.

If I am currently enrolled in or pursuing another advanced degree or program that requires compulsory attendance, am I still eligible to apply?

Candidates pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Law or any other Degrees or Programmes requiring their compulsory attendance elsewhere are not eligible to apply for the assignment as Research Assistant.

Will I be required to attend the office or perform duties on days such as Saturdays, Sundays, or other public holidays, and if so, will extra pay be provided?

The selected candidates may be required to attend the Office on Saturday/Sunday and other holidays in addition to the normal working day. They shall not be paid any honorarium/remuneration for attending on those days.