Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025 – Chief Editor, Editor, Deputy Editor & Assistant Editor
The Bombay High Court has released an official advertisement inviting applications for multiple editorial positions for the newly planned Bombay Digital Law Report (BDLR). These positions are offered on a contract basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on requirement. All selected candidates will work under the AI Assisted Legal Translation Committee, maintaining high editorial standards for law reporting and legal publication.
| Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025 – Job Details (All Positions) | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Bombay High Court |
| Project | Bombay Digital Law Report (BDLR) |
| Posts | Chief Editor, Editor (English/Marathi), Deputy Editor, Assistant Editor |
| Total Vacancies | 11 Positions |
| Salary |
Chief Editor – ₹1,50,000/month Editor – ₹1,00,000/month Deputy Editor – ₹80,000/month Assistant Editor – ₹60,000/month |
| Contract Period | 12 Months (Extendable) |
| Mode of Application | Offline – Speed Post Only |
| Last Date | 6 December 2025, 5 PM |
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Bombay High Court Recruitment 2025 – Chief Editor, Editor, Deputy Editor & Assistant Editor Jobs (Contract Basis)
Available Positions
- Chief Editor (01 post)
- Editor – English (01 post)
- Editor – Marathi (01 post)
- Deputy Editor (04 posts)
- Assistant Editor (05 posts)
General Overview of Recruitment
- Appointment is on a full-time contractual basis for 1 year.
- Remuneration is fixed and candidate will not receive allowances or regular employment status.
- Candidates cannot take any other assignment during contract period.
- Application must be submitted strictly via Speed Post only.
- Last date to apply: 6 December 2025, 5:00 PM.
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS (Combined Overview)
Chief Editor – Major Eligibility Points
- Retired District Judge or Retired Secretary (Legislation) OR
- Law graduate with minimum 10 years practice as Advocate in Bombay High Court or subordinate courts OR
- Academician with 10+ years active law teaching experience
- Age: 45 to 70 years
Editor (English / Marathi)
- Retired District Judge / Retired Secretary (Legislation) / Retired Law Professor OR
- Law graduate with 7 years practice as Advocate OR
- Public Prosecutor / Government Advocate with 7+ years experience
- Age: 35 to 45 years
Deputy Editor
- Retired Judicial Officer OR
- Law graduate with 5 years practice as Advocate OR
- Government Advocate with 5+ years experience
- Age: 35 to 45 years
Assistant Editor
Multiple categories eligible:
- Retired Judicial Officer OR
- Fresh Law Graduates with 55% in final year (first attempt only)
- Advocates with minimum 3 years practice
- Ministerial Staff with 3 years experience after LL.B
- Age limits vary:
- Fresh Graduates / Advocates: 21–40 years
- Ministerial Staff: 21–45 years
General Requirements (All Posts)
- Valid certificate in computer proficiency from recognized institutions.
- Knowledge of English and Marathi is mandatory.
- Ability to translate English ↔ Marathi preferred.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Combined Summary)
Chief Editor
- Select judgments for publishing in BDLR
- Allocate work to Editors, Deputy Editors & Assistant Editors
- Review, edit and approve headnotes
- Decide publication sequence
Editors (English / Marathi)
- Prepare headnotes in respective language
- Verify and edit work of Deputy Editors and Assistant Editors
- Submit finalized headnotes to Chief Editor
Deputy Editors
- Assist Editors
- Handle tasks as directed by Editors
Assistant Editors
- Prepare headnotes of judgments
- Submit to Deputy Editors for verification
HOW TO APPLY
The application process is strictly offline.
Follow these steps:
- Download the application form from the official Bombay High Court website.
- Fill in all required details correctly and attach photocopies of documents.
- Convert grades into percentages if applicable.
- Attach two passport-size photos for interview stage.
- Submit the completed application via Speed Post only to the specified address.
- Applications submitted through email, hand delivery or any other mode will be rejected.
