Overview
Principal District and Sessions Court, Nellore has announced recruitment for six Special Judicial Magistrate of II Class posts for 2026. Eligible candidates with specified qualifications and age limits can apply offline by submitting a single application with required certificates to the Principal District Judge by 3 January 2026. The selection will involve written tests and/or interviews conducted by a Committee of Judges.
Key Details
- Organization
- Principal District and Sessions Court, Nellore
- Qualification
- Qualified if held any post in Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service and retired or resigned; or held a post in Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Subordinate Service not below the rank of Superintendent (Category‑III) and has a law degree; or held a post of Section Officer and above in Andhra Pradesh High Court Service and has a law degree; or practiced as an advocate for at least five years and is not on the rolls of the Bar Council; or is a retired gazetted officer with a law degree or has passed the criminal judicial test and exercised magisterial powers for at least three years, with preference to a retired Judicial Officer.
- Vacancies
- 6
- Last date to apply
- 03 January 2026 05:00 PM
Important Dates
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 03 January 2026 05:00 PM |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Nellore: 1; Excise Nellore: 1; Gudur: 1; Sullurpeta: 1; Kavali: 1; Atmakur: 1
Selection Process
Principal District Judge issues notification six months prior to completion of tenure; applications are scrutinised and forwarded to the High Court; a Committee of Judges conducts written tests and/or interviews; selected candidates are appointed.
How to Apply
Submit a single application in the prescribed proforma to the Principal District Judge, Nellore, with all required attested certificates., Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 03 January 2026 05:00 PM., Indicate a clear order of preference for posting in the application., Attach attested copies of SSC certificate, educational qualifications, law degree, and any technical courses., If an advocate, attach enrollment certificate, practice certificate for at least five years, and suspension certificates from relevant Bar Associations., If retired, attach attested copies of departmental test results, retirement proceedings, and pension payment order., If a former gazetted officer who exercised magisterial powers, attach a certificate of such powers for at least three years., Attach a fitness certificate indicating good health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Principal District and Sessions Court Nellore Special Judicial Magistrate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 03 January 2026 05:00 PM
What is the age limit?
Non‑practicing advocates above 45 and below 65 years; retired persons who will be below 65 years as on the date of notification.
What is the selection process?
Principal District Judge issues notification six months prior to completion of tenure; applications are scrutinised and forwarded to the High Court; a Committee of Judges conducts written tests and/or interviews; selected candidates are appointed.