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Vacancy Details
- Addl. Advocate General: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Advocates eligible under the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023; specific qualifications not specified in the notice - Additional Standing Counsel: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Advocates eligible under the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023; specific qualifications not specified in the notice
Qualification Requirements
Selection Process
step: 1
detail: A Selection Committee formed under Rule 4 of the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 considers candidates.
step: 2
detail: The Selection Committee recommends advocates for engagement to the Law Department.
step: 3
detail: Engagement of a law officer follows the Committee’s recommendation; the Law Department’s decision is final.
How to Apply
- Download the official notification and take out the willingness format enclosed with it (from the notification PDF).
- Fill in the format on A-4 paper, paste a recent photograph, complete all items and sign the declaration with date and place.
- Attach required documents: enrolment certificate, Bar Association/Bar Council identity card, income tax returns for last three years.
- Send the filled willingness and attachments to the office of the Advocate General, Bihar, High Court, Patna by email, speed post/courier, or deliver by hand.
- Ensure the submission arrives within 15 working days of publication on the Law Department website (notice date 27-10-2026; deadline 17-11-2026).
- Follow the instructions in the willingness format exactly; incorrect or incomplete submissions may not be accepted.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notice date:
- Last date for willingness:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for these law officer posts?
The notice is open to advocates who are eligible under the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023. The notice does not repeat the detailed criteria; candidates should consult the Rules and the official notification for full eligibility conditions.
How do I apply for the Additional Advocate General or Additional Standing Counsel posts?
Download the official notification and use the enclosed willingness format. Fill it on A-4 paper, attach required documents, and send it by email, speed post/courier, or deliver it by hand to the office of the Advocate General, Bihar, High Court, Patna.
What is the last date to submit my willingness to apply?
The window is 15 working days from the notice publication date of 27-10-2026. Counted as working days excluding Saturdays and Sundays, the deadline is 17-11-2026.
How will candidates be selected for engagement?
A Selection Committee constituted under Rule 4 of the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 selects and recommends advocates. Engagement of any candidate follows the Committee’s recommendation and the Law Department’s decision is final.
What salary or pay scale is offered for these posts?
The notice does not specify a fixed pay amount. Law officers who are engaged will receive fees and any other facilities as determined and notified by the Law Department, Government of Bihar.
