Overview
Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam has released a recruitment notification for the post of Head Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist, Office Subordinate (Attender) (12 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Varies by post and by applicant group (retired or outside) can apply before 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (receipt).
Key Details
- Organization
- Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam
- Qualification
- Varies by post and by applicant group (retired or outside)
- Vacancies
- 12
- Advertisement No
- 02/2026 dated 26.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (receipt)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (receipt) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 5 years, subject to the applicable rules |
| Notification No. 02/2026 dated | 26.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Head Clerk | 04 |
| Stenographer | 05 |
| Junior Assistant-cum-Typist | 02 |
| Office Subordinate (Attender) | 01 |
| Total | 12 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
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
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.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for District Court Machilipatnam Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 Stenographer, Head Clerk and More Posts?
Last Date: 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M. (receipt); Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 5 years, subject to the applicable rules; Notification No. 02/2026 dated: 26.10.2026; Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 13.11.2026 up to 5:00 P.M.
What is the 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.
What is the 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…