The Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam, has 12 contract posts to fill in the Fast Track Courts sanctioned to Krishna District: Head Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist and Office Subordinate (Attender). The posts are offered first to eligible retired judicial employees, and to eligible outside candidates only when no suitable retired employees are available. Applications are addressed to the Principal District Judge, Krishna at Machilipatnam, and must be received by 13 November 2026 up to 5:00 P.M.
Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam |
| Notification No. | 02/2026 dated 26.10.2026 |
| Post(s) | Head Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist, Office Subordinate (Attender) |
| Vacancies | 12 |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible retired judicial employees first. Eligible outside candidates are considered only if no suitable retired employees are available (Head Clerk is for retired judicial employees only). |
| Pay | Consolidated monthly remuneration in accordance with the applicable rules and orders |
| Qualification | Varies by post and by applicant group (retired or outside) |
| Age Limit | Retired employees: must not have reached 65 years. Outside candidates: must have completed 18 years and must not have completed 44 years as on 01.07.2026. |
| Nature of Appointment | Contract basis; purely temporary, contractual and ad hoc |
| Job Location | Fast Track Courts, Krishna District |
| Apply By | Offline, using the application form in the notice, addressed to the Principal District Judge, Krishna at Machilipatnam |
| Last Date | 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (receipt) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the amount of the monthly remuneration.
About Krishna District Court
The Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam, is the principal district court of Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh, headed by the Principal District Judge, Krishna, Machilipatnam. This recruitment fills posts in the Fast Track Courts sanctioned to Krishna District.
Where and How to Send
Address the application to the Principal District Judge, Krishna at Machilipatnam. The notice prints no further address or PIN code. Applications received after 13 November 2026, 5:00 P.M. will not be accepted, and applications sent before the notification date (26 October 2026) will not be considered. The office is not responsible for postal delays or for delays caused by courier or other delivery services.
The notice includes two application forms:
- Retired employees: "Application for the post of ____ in Fast Track Courts (For the Retired Employees)". It asks for the name (in capital letters), father's or husband's name, date of birth, age as on 01.07.2026, academic and technical qualifications, address for communication, mobile number, date of retirement, designation on the date of retirement, and whether any punishment was imposed during service in the Judicial Department. The photograph must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Outside candidates: "Application for the post of ____ in Fast Track Courts (For Outsiders)". It asks for the name (in capital letters), father's or husband's name, date of birth, age as on 01.07.2026, address for communication, mobile number, category (O.C., B.C., E.W.S., S.C., S.T. or ESM, with a copy of the certificate), whether the applicant belongs to the P.W.D category (with a copy of the certificate), academic and technical qualifications, any special skill (such as driving, carpentry, cooking, plumbing or electrical work, for Office Subordinate (Attender) applicants) and any previous experience. A duly attested photograph is affixed.
Write the post name in the blank at the top of the form. Each form ends with a signed declaration that the information given is true, with the station and date.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
All four posts carry a consolidated monthly remuneration, paid in accordance with the applicable rules and orders.
| Post | Vacancies | Open To |
|---|---|---|
| Head Clerk | 04 | Retired judicial employees only |
| Stenographer | 05 | Retired judicial employees; outside candidates if no suitable retired employees are available |
| Junior Assistant-cum-Typist | 02 | Retired judicial employees; outside candidates if no suitable retired employees are available |
| Office Subordinate (Attender) | 01 | Retired judicial employees; outside candidates if no suitable retired employees are available |
| Total | 12 |
Head Clerk
Retired judicial employees only:
- Judicial Ministerial Officers who retired as Superintendent in Category III of the A.P. Judicial Ministerial Service Rules (A.P.J.M.S.S. Rules), or above.
- They must have retired on reaching the age of superannuation and must not have reached the age of 65 years.
- They must have a satisfactory record of service and good knowledge of computer operations.
Stenographer
Retired judicial employees:
- Judicial Ministerial staff who retired as Stenographers.
- They must have retired on reaching the age of superannuation and must not have reached the age of 65 years.
- They must have a satisfactory record of service and good knowledge of computer operations.
Outside candidates:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
- Pass in the Andhra Pradesh Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting (Higher Grade).
- Pass in the Andhra Pradesh Government Technical Examination in English Shorthand (Higher Grade), or an equivalent examination.
- If no candidates with the Higher Grade qualifications are available, candidates with the corresponding Lower Grade qualifications may be considered.
- Good knowledge of, or a qualification in, computer operations.
- Priority will be given to candidates who worked in the Courts earlier.
Junior Assistant-cum-Typist
Retired judicial employees:
- Retired judicial employees who held the post of Junior Assistant with a Typewriting qualification, or who retired as Typists or from a higher category in the A.P. Judicial Ministerial Service and hold the required Typewriting qualification.
- They must have retired on reaching the age of superannuation and must not have reached the age of 65 years.
- Good knowledge of, or a qualification in, computer operations.
Outside candidates:
- Bachelor's Degree from a university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act in India, or from an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), or an equivalent qualification.
- Pass in the Andhra Pradesh Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting (Higher Grade).
- Good knowledge of, or a qualification in, computer operations.
- Priority will be given to candidates who worked in the Courts earlier.
Office Subordinate (Attender)
Retired judicial employees:
- Last Grade employees who retired on reaching the age of superannuation and have not reached the age of 65 years.
- Car driving skill, cooking skill or ironing work skill.
- A satisfactory record of service.
Outside candidates:
- Pass in the 7th class examination or an equivalent examination. Candidates who failed the Intermediate or an equivalent examination are eligible.
- Candidates with qualifications higher than those above are not eligible for this post.
- Car driving skill, cooking skill or ironing work skill.
- Priority will be given to candidates who worked in the Courts earlier.
Age Limit
Retired judicial employees must not have reached the age of 65 years. Outside candidates must have completed 18 years of age and must not have completed 44 years of age as on 1 July 2026, subject to the applicable rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 5 years, subject to the applicable rules |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen | 10 years, as applicable under the rules in force |
Disqualification
- Employees who retired voluntarily on the ground of medical invalidation, or who were compulsorily retired, dismissed or removed from service.
- Persons who were punished for misconduct in disciplinary proceedings during their service.
For the exact eligibility of each post, check the official notification.
Enclosures
- Retired employees: certificates proving age, retirement, designation, service and a satisfactory service record.
- Outside candidates: attested copies of certificates of educational and technical qualifications, date of birth and community/category (where applicable), the caste certificate, and other required particulars.
- Outside candidates in the P.W.D category: a copy of the certificate.
- A photograph affixed to the form, attested by a Gazetted Officer (retired employees) or duly attested (outside candidates).
- A self-addressed postal cover with the required postal stamps.
Selection Process
Eligible retired judicial employees are considered first. Eligible outside candidates are considered for a post only if no suitable and eligible retired judicial employees are available for it. The tests and the interview for each post are:
| Post | Category | Method of Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Head Clerk | Retired Judicial Employees | Objective-type test on the duties, responsibilities and functions of a Head Clerk in judicial work, followed by an interview |
| Stenographer | Retired Judicial Employees | Skill test in stenography and a computer proficiency test on e-Courts work and the computer applications used in the judicial department, followed by an interview |
| Stenographer | Outside Candidates | Skill test in stenography, typewriting and relevant computer operations, followed by an interview |
| Junior Assistant-cum-Typist | Retired Judicial Employees | Computer proficiency objective test on bench work, bench typing, e-Courts work and the computer applications used in the judicial department, followed by an interview |
| Junior Assistant-cum-Typist | Outside Candidates | Objective test of suitability for the post and a skill test in typewriting with relevant computer operations, followed by an interview |
| Office Subordinate (Attender) | Retired Judicial Employees and Outside Candidates | Interview to assess suitability. The applicant must be proficient in car driving, cooking or ironing work. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 02/2026 dated | 26.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. |
Important Instructions
- Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to carry out the duties of the post.
- Selected candidates must sign an agreement with the Principal District Judge, Krishna District, Machilipatnam, initially for one year, subject to the applicable rules and conditions of appointment.
- The appointment is purely temporary, contractual and ad hoc. The services of re-employed employees can be terminated under the applicable terms and conditions of appointment.
- Applications with incomplete or insufficient information, or without the required enclosures, will be rejected.
- No travelling allowance will be paid for attending any examination, skill test, interview or other stage of recruitment.
- The Principal District Judge reserves the right to cancel or modify the notification at any time without giving reasons.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Krishna District Court Notification No. 02/2026 PDF | Official notification with both application forms (retired employees and outsiders) |
