East Godavari District Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 6 Court Assistant & Attendant Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The Principal District Court, East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 6 vacancies for the posts of Court Assistant and Court Attendant. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking government job opportunities in the judicial sector of Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment is exclusively for Contractual Positions on a fixed remuneration basis.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on scrutiny of applications and shortlisting. No written examination is mentioned in the notification. Selection will proceed directly to an Interview stage (subject to the number of applications received).

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

The total of 6 vacancies is distributed as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Court Assistant: Must possess a Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Court Attendant: Must have passed 7th Class or 10th Class.
  • Important Note: Candidates holding qualifications higher than the 10th Class are not eligible for the Court Attendant post.

Age Limit

• Age Cut-off Date: 31-01-2026 (Crucial: Age is calculated as of this date).
• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• Maximum Age: 42 years.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/BC Categories: 5 years relaxation from the upper age limit.

Additional Conditions (Priority for Retired Employees)

There is a specific preference for retired judicial employees from the AP Judicial Department:

• For Court Assistant: Retired Junior Assistant, Steno-Typist, Typist, or Field Assistant from AP Subordinate Courts or High Court.
• For Court Attendant: Retired from AP Last Grade Service (Attender/Process-Server) in Subordinate Courts or High Court.
• Disqualifications for Retired Candidates: Not eligible if age >65 years, took voluntary retirement on medical invalidation, was compulsorily retired, or was dismissed/removed from service.
• A Service Certificate from the last officer served is required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Proof of local/non-local status (Presidential Orders, 1975).
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Selection Process & Structure

As this is Direct Recruitment, the selection process involves the following stages:

1. Application Submission & Scrutiny: Submission of the offline form and verification of documents.
2. Shortlisting (Conditional): If the number of applicants exceeds 20 per vacancy, the Court may shortlist candidates based on qualifying exam marks and other considerations.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
   • Note: No travel allowance is provided.
4. Appointment: Final selection is on a contract basis.

Application Fee

Note: The provided text does not explicitly mention an application fee. Please refer to the official Notification PDF for any fee requirements.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Since this is an Offline Recruitment, follow these steps carefully:

1. Download Notification: Visit the official website or use the link provided below to download the official notification dated 02-02-2026.
2. Get Application Form: The prescribed application form is included in the notification PDF (separate forms for Court Assistant and Court Attendant).
3. Fill the Form: Fill in all details in Block Letters.
   • Includes: Name, Address, DOB, Qualifications, Previous Service details (if retired).
   • Strike off non-applicable sections.
4. Attach Documents: Affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach attested copies of the following:
   • Educational certificates.
   • Date of Birth proof.
   • Caste certificate (if claiming age relaxation).
   • Service certificate (for retired employees).
5. Sign Declaration: Sign the declaration on the application form.
6. Submission: Submit the filled application form via post or in-person to the following address:
   The Principal District & Sessions Judge, East Godavari at Rajamahendravaram – 533 104.
7. Deadline: Ensure submission reaches by 16-02-2026 at 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

Important Links Section

• Official Notification PDF & Application Form
• Official Website