District Court, East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram
Contractual / Regular

East Godavari Court Head Clerk Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Head-Clerk

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Minimum Time Scale ₹44,570/- per month
Age Limit
Under 65 Years (as on 30.09.2026)
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh31Rajamahendravaram1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 27 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Open strictly to retired Chief Administrative Officers / Superintendents of Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial and Subordinate Services who retired on attaining superannuation and are under 65 years of age. Candidates must hold a satisfactory service record without dismissal, compulsory retirement, or medical invalidation, and must produce a medical fitness certificate.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must have retired on superannuation and be under 65 years of age as on 30.09.2026, with sufficient remaining period of service to work until attaining 65 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Service Records & Vigilance History

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Interaction / Medical & Suitability Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Appointment is based on scrutiny of previous judicial ministerial service records, retirement proceedings, integrity verification, and physical/mental fitness by the Principal District Judge, Rajamahendravaram.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Length and Quality of Previous Service as CAO / Superintendent in AP Judicial Ministerial Service40 Marks
Vigilance Record, Impeccable Integrity and Clean Service History30 Marks
Physical and Mental Fitness, Procedural Scrutiny & Presiding Officer Interaction30 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Head-Clerk will oversee judicial ministerial administration, cause list maintenance, bench clerking, record keeping, process service, and judicial correspondence in the V Additional District Court (Permanent Fast Track Court), Rajamahendravaram. Work environment requires meticulous adherence to AP Civil Rules of Practice, Criminal Rules of Practice, and High Court circular orders under the direct supervision of the Presiding Judge.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Tenable at V Additional District Court (Permanent Fast Track Court), Principal District Court Complex, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Initial tenure is for 1 year, subject to periodic renewal up to the age of 65 years at the discretion of the Principal District Judge.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Re-employment contract for superannuated judicial officers without cadre promotion avenues. Services are temporary and terminable with notice or at the discretion of the unit head.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict eligibility gate: Only retired Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Superintendents of A.P. Judicial Ministerial Service are eligible; general freshers or non-judicial retirees cannot apply.
  • Applicants must be strictly under 65 years of age as on 30.09.2026 and have sufficient remaining tenure before attaining 65.
  • Officers dismissed, removed, compulsorily retired, or retired on medical grounds are strictly ineligible.
  • Applications must reach the Principal District Court, Rajamahendravaram physically by 27.10.2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Minimum time scale of ₹44,570/- per month in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.5 Finance Department, Dt. 17.01.2022 and High Court directives.

Minimum time scale of the post is ₹44,570/- per month as per G.O.Ms.No.5 Finance (HR.I-Plg. & Policy) Department dt. 17.01.2022. Re-employed employees shall be entitled to consolidated remuneration / minimum time scale as determined by the Government and Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh from time to time.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application proforma appended to the official notification from the East Godavari e-Courts website (eastgodavari.dcourts.gov.in).
  2. Fill out the application form in clear block letters and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  3. Attach attested copies of retirement proceedings, pension payment order (PPO), educational/technical qualifications, previous judicial service records, details of punishments (if any), and medical fitness certificate.
  4. Submit the completed application form in physical mode directly to the Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram - 533104 on or before 27.10.2026 up to 5:00 P.M.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Only retired Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Superintendents of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Service who retired on superannuation and are under 65 years of age as on 30.09.2026 are eligible.

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