Principal District Court East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram has issued recruitment notification Dis No.10077 for the post of Head-Clerk on a contract basis. The engagement is in the V Additional District Court (Permanent Fast Track Court), Rajamahendravaram. Applications are invited from retired judicial officers who served as Chief Administrative Officers or Superintendents. The prescribed application proforma must be submitted directly to the District Court on or before 27 October 2026 up to 5.00 PM. The minimum time scale of the post is Rs.44,570/-. The upper age limit for eligible applicants is 65 years as on 30 September 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Principal District Court East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram |
| Notification Number | Dis No.10077 |
| Issue Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Designation | Head-Clerk |
| Nature of Employment | Purely temporary and on contract basis |
| Monthly Remuneration | Minimum time scale of Rs.44,570/- |
| Application Submission Mode | Offline (direct submission) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Form | 27 October 2026 (up to 5.00 PM) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issue date | 12 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 27 October 2026 |
| Application closing time | 5.00 PM |
| Age eligibility reckoning date | 30 September 2026 |
Post-wise vacancies and remuneration
| Position | Monthly Time Scale | Maximum Age | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head-Clerk | Rs.44,570/- | 65 years | V Additional District Court, Rajamahendravaram |
Eligibility criteria
Only persons who have retired as Chief Administrative Officers or Superintendents of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Service will be considered for the post of Head-Clerk. Applicants must be ministerial officers who retired upon attaining the age of superannuation. Candidates must possess a satisfactory past record of service in the judicial department.
Applicants must be under 65 years of age and have a sufficient remaining period of service to work until attaining the age of 65. Employees who were dismissed, removed, compulsorily retired, or made to seek retirement on medical grounds are not eligible for re-employment.
Selected candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate and be physically and mentally fit to hold the post.
Age limit and cutoff date
Candidates must be under 65 years of age. As specified in the application format, age is calculated as on 30 September 2026. Applicants must have a sufficient remaining period of service to work until attaining the age of 65.
Terms of engagement and contract conditions
The appointment is purely temporary and on contract basis. On appointment, the selected appointee shall enter into an agreement with the concerned unit head initially for a period of one year, subject to renewal for a further period from time to time at the discretion of the unit head. Re-employed employees shall be entitled to such consolidated remuneration as determined from time to time by the Government or High Court. The services of re-employed personnel are liable to be terminated at any time without assigning any reasons and without notice.
Application fee
The notification specifies no application fee for submitting the application form.
How to apply
Applications must be prepared in the prescribed proforma appended to the official notification. Candidates must affix a recent passport size photo on the application form. The completed form along with required enclosures must be submitted directly to the District Court, Rajamahendravaram on or before 27 October 2026 up to 5.00 PM.
The application can be addressed to: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram-533 104.
Documents required with application
- Prescribed application form filled with applicant particulars.
- Recent passport size photograph affixed on the form.
- Service certificates showing previous service held in Judicial Department with stations and periods.
- Date of retirement proof with a copy of proceedings.
- Medical fitness certificate before joining duties.
Points to check before applying
- The recruitment is strictly for retired Chief Administrative Officers and Superintendents of AP Judicial Ministerial Service.
- Candidate must be under 65 years of age as on 30 September 2026.
- The closing deadline is 27 October 2026 at 5.00 PM sharp.
- Initial agreement is for one year, subject to discretionary extension.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification & Application Form (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| District Court Official Portal | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit the application for the Head-Clerk post?
Applications must reach the District Court on or before 27 October 2026 up to 5.00 PM
What is the monthly remuneration for the Head-Clerk position?
As per orders the minimum time scale of the post is Rs.44,570/-.
Who is eligible to apply for this court recruitment?
Retired Chief Administrative Officers and Superintendents of Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial Service who retired on superannuation and are under 65 years.
What is the age limit for this contract position?
Applicants must be under 65 years of age, reckoned as on 30 September 2026.
What is the initial tenure of appointment?
The contract agreement is initially for a period of one year, subject to discretionary renewal.
What is the official notification reference number?
The notification reference number is Dis No.10077 dated 12 October 2026.