District Court Machilipatnam Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 Stenographer, Head Clerk and More Posts

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

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.

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

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:

Important Dates

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.

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