Overview of West Godavari District Court Recruitment 2026
The West Godavari District Court has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 7 Special Judicial Magistrate of II Class positions. This is a contractual engagement for eligible candidates, including retired judicial officers, legal professionals, and experienced gazetted officers. Interested applicants must submit their applications in the prescribed offline format before the deadline of 31 August 2026.
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for selection:
- Retired or resigned officers from the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
- Candidates from AP Judicial Ministerial Subordinate Service (not below Superintendent rank) holding a Law Degree.
- Section Officers or above from the AP High Court Service holding a Law Degree.
- Advocates with at least 5 years of active practice (not currently on the Bar Council rolls).
- Retired Gazetted Officers holding a Law Degree or who have passed the criminal judicial test and exercised magisterial powers for a minimum of 3 years.
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 45 and 65 years of age.
Remuneration
Selected candidates will receive a monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000, supplemented by a conveyance allowance of Rs. 5,000.
Steps to Apply for West Godavari District Court Recruitment
- Download the official application form from the official website.
- Fill out the form accurately with all requested information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required testimonials, ID proofs, and a recent photograph.
- Submit the completed application via Registered Post or Speed Post to the address specified in the official notification.
- Ensure the application reaches the designated office on or before 31 August 2026.
Important Warnings for Applicants
- Applications received after 31 August 2026 will not be accepted.
- Ensure all documents are self-attested. Incomplete applications or those missing necessary certificates will be summarily rejected.
- Retain a photocopy of the submitted application form for your records.
