New Delhi, Apr 30 The Supreme Court decided on Thursday that the Advocates-on-Record Examination shall not be conducted in 2026, keeping in view the overall strength of the AoRs.
An advocate-on-record (AoR) is a specially-qualified lawyer authorised by the Supreme Court to act and plead on behalf of clients in the apex court. Only AoRs can file appearances, petitions or documents in the top court, ensuring procedural compliance and high-level representation.
"The Competent Authority has been pleased to order that keeping in view the overall strength of the AoRs, the Advocates-on-Record Examination shall not be conducted in the year 2026. The schedule and dates of the next examination likely to be held in the year 2027 shall be notified in due course," a notice on the apex court's website said.
The total strength of the AoRs as on April 13, 2026, is 3,791, according to the latest list.
