Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026

The Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam, has released Notification No. 02/2026 dated 26 October 2026 for contractual appointments in Fast Track Courts in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment includes 12 vacancies for Head Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist and Office Subordinate (Attender).

Eligible retired judicial employees are considered first. Outside candidates may be considered for the respective posts only when suitable and eligible retired judicial employees are unavailable. The last date to submit the application is 13 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification announces a total of 12 vacancies across four posts.

Eligibility requirements differ by post and candidate category. Applicants should check the relevant conditions before submitting their applications.

1. Head Clerk – 4 Vacancies

For retired judicial employees:

• Must have retired as a Superintendent in Category III of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Service Rules, or above.

• Must have retired upon attaining superannuation and must not have attained 65 years of age.

• Must have a satisfactory service record and good knowledge of computer operations.

2. Stenographer – 5 Vacancies

For retired judicial employees:

• Must have retired as a Stenographer in the judicial ministerial staff.

• Must have retired upon attaining superannuation and must not have attained 65 years of age.

• Must have a satisfactory service record and good knowledge of computer operations.

For outside candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

• Higher Grade English Typewriting qualification through the Andhra Pradesh Government Technical Examination.

• Higher Grade English Shorthand qualification or an equivalent examination.

• Good knowledge of computer operations or a relevant qualification in the field.

• Lower Grade qualifications may be considered if candidates with the corresponding Higher Grade qualifications are unavailable.

Preference will be given to candidates who have previously worked in courts. Outside candidates are considered only if suitable retired judicial employees are unavailable.

3. Junior Assistant-cum-Typist – 2 Vacancies

For retired judicial employees:

• Must have retired as a Junior Assistant with a Typewriting qualification, as a Typist, or from a higher category in the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Service with the required Typewriting qualification.

• Must have retired upon attaining superannuation and must not have attained 65 years of age.

• Must have good knowledge of computer operations or a relevant qualification.

For outside candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

• Must have passed the Andhra Pradesh Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting (Higher Grade).

• Must have good knowledge of computer operations or a relevant qualification.

• Previous court experience will receive preference.

Outside candidates will be considered only if suitable and eligible retired judicial employees are unavailable.

4. Office Subordinate (Attender) – 1 Vacancy

For retired judicial employees:

• Must have retired as a Last Grade employee upon attaining superannuation and must not have attained 65 years of age.

• Must possess car-driving, cooking or ironing skills.

• Must have a satisfactory service record.

For outside candidates:

• Must have passed Class 7 or an equivalent examination.

• Candidates who failed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent examination may also be considered.

• Candidates with qualifications higher than those specified in the notification are not eligible for this post.

• Must possess car-driving, cooking or ironing skills.

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous court experience.

Outside candidates will be considered only if suitable and eligible retired judicial employees are unavailable.

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Age Limit

Age Relaxation for Outside Candidates

• SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates: 5 years, subject to applicable rules.

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen: 10 years, as applicable under the rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration according to the applicable rules and orders. The notification does not specify the exact salary amount.

The appointment is temporary, contractual and ad hoc. Selected candidates must initially execute an agreement for a period of one year, subject to the applicable appointment conditions.

Application Fee

The application fee is not mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection process depends on the post and candidate category.

Eligible retired judicial employees will be considered first. Outside candidates will be considered only when suitable and eligible retired employees are unavailable for the relevant post.

How to Apply for Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must submit their applications using the appropriate form provided in the notification.

1. Read the official notification and confirm your eligibility for the post.

2. Use the application form for retired employees or the separate form for outside candidates, as applicable.

3. Fill in the required personal details, educational qualifications, technical qualifications and other relevant information.

4. Attach the required certificates and supporting documents. Retired employees must provide proof of age, retirement, designation, service and satisfactory service record. Outside candidates must enclose attested copies of the required educational, technical, date-of-birth and category certificates, wherever applicable.

5. Enclose a self-addressed postal cover with the required postage stamps.

6. Address the application to the Principal District Judge, Krishna at Machilipatnam.

7. Ensure that the application reaches the office by 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete applications and applications without the required enclosures may be rejected. The notification states that the office will not be responsible for postal or courier delays.

Important Links

The PDF is the primary source for the vacancy, eligibility and application details in this article.

FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026?

There are 12 vacancies: 4 Head Clerk, 5 Stenographer, 2 Junior Assistant-cum-Typist and 1 Office Subordinate (Attender).

2. What is the last date to apply?

The application must reach the concerned office by 13 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

3. Can fresh candidates apply for these posts?

Outside candidates may apply for Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist and Office Subordinate (Attender), subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions and the availability of suitable retired judicial employees. The Head Clerk post is restricted to eligible retired judicial employees.

4. What is the salary for these posts?

The notification specifies consolidated monthly remuneration according to applicable rules and orders but does not state an exact amount.

5. Is this a permanent government job?

No. The appointments are temporary, contractual and ad hoc, initially for one year subject to the prescribed conditions.