Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming contacts of a semiconductor device. In accordance with the invention, an oxidized silicon-rich nitride film is used as an etch barrier film for a self-aligned contact (SAC) process. Accordingly, the oxidized silicon-rich nitride film exhibits less stress, as compared to an LPCVD nitride film, thereby being capable of avoiding a degradation in the characteristics of the devices finally produced or distortion of the wafer used. There is no formation of cracks occurring in the nitride film during a subsequent thermal process. It is also unnecessary to conduct an additional reflection preventing process. Accordingly, the entire process is simplified. It is also possible to improve a decrease in the operating speed of the devices due to a parasitic capacitance existing among conductive lines because the oxidized silicon-rich nitride film has a low dielectric constant, as compared to nitride films.