Through Notification No. 02/2026, Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has announced recruitment for 12 Contractual Vacancies. The posts are Head Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Assistant-cum-Typist, and Office Subordinate (Attender) in Fast Track Courts sanctioned in Krishna District. Retired judicial employees and outside candidates who are eligible and hold Class 7th pass, Bachelor’s Degree, Typewriting, and Shorthand qualifications can download the prescribed application format. Their offline application form must be submitted on or before 13 November 2026 (05:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 26 October 2026 |
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| Offline Application Start Date | Started |
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| Last Date for Receiving Application | 13 November 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Age Limit Cut-Off Date | 01 July 2026 |
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| Exam / Skill Test Date | To be notified soon |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 0/- |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM | Rs. 0/- |
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Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
| Minimum Age Limit (Outsiders) | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit (Outsiders) | 44 Years |
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| Retired Judicial Employees | Must not have attained 65 Years of age |
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| Age relaxation is applicable as per Andhra Pradesh State Government Rules (SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 Years, PwBD/Ex-SM: 10 Years). |
Salary Details
| Monthly Remuneration | Consolidated remuneration as per Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service / State Government Rules |
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| Job Nature | Purely temporary and contractual for an initial period of 01 Year |
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Krishna District Court Vacancy 2026: Total 12 Posts
- Only Retired Judicial Employees are eligible: They must have retired as Superintendent under Category III of AP Judicial Ministerial Service Rules (APJMSS) or above.
- Must be below 65 years, have a satisfactory service record, and possess computer knowledge.
| Outside Candidates | Bachelor’s Degree + AP Govt Technical Exam in English Typewriting (Higher Grade) & English Shorthand (Higher Grade) + Computer operations knowledge. |
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| Retired Judicial Employees | Retired Stenographers below 65 years of age. |
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| Outside Candidates | Bachelor’s Degree + AP Govt Technical Exam in English Typewriting (Higher Grade) + Computer operations knowledge. |
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| Retired Judicial Employees | Retired Junior Assistants / Typists below 65 years of age. |
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| Outside Candidates | Passed Class 7th examination (Candidates who failed Intermediate or equivalent are eligible; higher qualified candidates like 12th pass/degree holders are NOT eligible) + proficiency in Car Driving, Cooking, or Ironing. |
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| Retired Judicial Employees | Retired Last Grade employees below 65 years of age. |
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How to Apply Offline for Krishna District Court Recruitment 2026
- Open krishna.dcourts.gov.in, the official website for District Court Krishna.
- Open “Recruitment” and download both Notification No. 02/2026 and the application form proforma.
- Choose and print the appropriate application form. Retired Judicial Employees and Outside Candidates have separate formats.
- Use capital letters to clearly enter personal, educational, technical, and special skill details in the application form.
- Paste a duly attested, recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.
- Include photocopies, self-attested, of all required documents: proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSC Certificate); certificates of Academic Qualification (Class 7th / Degree Certificate); certificates for the Technical Examination (Typewriting / Shorthand / Computer); Community / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwBD/ESM); and proof of Service and Retirement (for Retired Employees). Also include one self-addressed postal cover with the requisite postal stamps duly affixed.
- Place all enclosures and the completed application form inside an envelope. Address the envelope to: The Principal District Judge, Principal District Court, Krishna at Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- The application packet must reach on or before 13 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Submit it by post, by courier, or in person.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details about eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for Krishna Court Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 26 October 2026; Offline Application Start Date: Started; Last Date for Receiving Application: 13 November 2026 (05:00 PM); Age Limit Cut-Off Date: 01 July 2026.
What is the application fee for Krishna Court Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 0/-; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM: Rs. 0/-.
What is the official website for Krishna Court Recruitment 2026?
The official website is krishna.dcourts.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.