The Government of Bihar has invited applications from advocates for engagement as its Law Officers in the Supreme Court of India: 3 Additional Advocates General and 10 Additional Standing Counsel. The notice (Ref. No. 8769, dated 27 October 2026) was issued by the Law Department, Government of Bihar. Willingness must be sent within 15 working days of its publication on the Law Department website; LiveLaw reports the last date as 16 November 2026.
At a glance.
13 posts (3 AAG + 10 ASC) · For the Supreme Court of India · Eligibility as per the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023 · Apply by email, post/courier or by hand · Last date: 15 working days from publication (reported as 16 November 2026).
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Vacancy Details
| Post | Number | Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Advocate General | 3 | Supreme Court of India |
| Additional Standing Counsel | 10 | Supreme Court of India |
Eligibility
Applicants must be advocates eligible under the criteria fixed in the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023. Check those Rules and the official notice for the required years of practice and any other conditions before applying.
How to Apply
- Fill in the willingness form in the prescribed format enclosed with the notice, with all requisite documents.
- Send it to the Office of the Advocate General, Bihar, High Court, Patna.
- Modes allowed: email to advocategeneralbihar@gmail.com, speed post or courier, or by hand.
- Willingness made after the stipulated 15 working days will not be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date for willingness | 15 working days from publication on the Law Department website (reported as 16 November 2026) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there?
13: 3 Additional Advocates General and 10 Additional Standing Counsel, for Bihar’s cases in the Supreme Court.
Is there an online form?
No. Send the prescribed willingness format by email, post or courier, or by hand.
Is the remuneration stated?
No figure is given. The notice says engaged Law Officers will receive fees and facilities as determined by the Law Department, Government of Bihar, from time to time.
How are officers selected?
By a Selection Committee constituted under Rule 4 of the Bihar Law Officers (Engagement) Rules, 2023. Sending willingness does not by itself give a right to engagement.
Download the official notice (PDF) →
Source: Notice of the Law Department, Government of Bihar (via the Advocate General, Bihar); also reported by LiveLaw.