Who Should Apply Age Range: Must be a retired district court employee; candidates can verify age calculations using the age calculator . Educational Qualification: Prior service as a regular employee in District Courts or Civil Courts of Uttar Pradesh. Domicile Rule: Former employees of the Uttar Pradesh state judicial system. Gender Restriction: Open to both male and female retired employees. This recruitment drive targets retired judicial court staff who have previously served in Uttar Pradesh District Courts. Candidates applying for Group C positions such as Senior Assistant or Stenographer Grade-III must have retired from equivalent or higher administrative grades in court establishments. The engagement is contractual in nature, meant to fill immediate operational gaps in judicial administration. For Group D vacancies, including Daftari, Aadeshika Wahak, and Office Peon, applicants must have completed regular service in judicial court establishments before superannuation. Fresh candidates, college graduates without court service history, or applicants from unrelated government departments are not eligible for these re-employment positions. Salary and Career Growth Senior Assistant (Group C): Fixed contractual remuneration calculated as last drawn basic pay minus pension. Stenographer Grade-III (Group C): Fixed contractual remuneration calculated as last drawn basic pay minus pension. Group D Posts (Daftari, Peon, Aadeshika Wahak): Fixed contractual remuneration calculated as last drawn basic pay minus pension. Re-employed contractual personnel receive pay based on the standard state formula of last drawn basic pay minus basic pension. Because these engagements are post-retirement contractual appointments, regular benefits such as NPS deductions, Provident Fund contributions, or career grade promotions do not apply. You can evaluate tax estimations using the salary calculator . The engagement is tenure-based, providing stable monthly income and continued judicial administrative engagement without standard promotional avenues. How to Apply Applicants must follow the physical application process outlined below: Visit the official portal at and locate the recruitment notification section. Download the official application form prescribed for retired employee re-employment. Fill out all personal details, retirement date, last held designation, pay scale at retirement, and Pension Payment Order (PPO) number accurately. Attach self-attested photocopies of your service book front page, retirement order, PPO, educational certificates, and identity proof. Format recent passport-sized photographs correctly, using an image resizer if formatting photos for hardcopy prints. Enclose the completed application form and documents in a sealed envelope marked "Application for Re-employment for the post of Name of Post". Deliver the application by hand or registered post to the Office of the District Judge, District Court Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh before 31 October 2026. Selection Process Stage 1: Application Screening and Verification: Received offline applications will undergo scrutiny to verify retirement credentials, PPO authenticity, and past service record clean track sheets. Stage 2: Personal Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview before the selection committee to assess suitability for current court workload demands. Final Merit List : The selection committee will formulate the final merit list based on service background, past performance evaluation, and interview outcome. Should You Apply? If you are a retired district court employee looking to extend your administrative contribution to the judiciary, this recruitment offers a structured re-employment opportunity. With 104 total vacancies across Group C and Group D categories in Varanasi, it provides continued engagement under established state payment formulas. Who should skip: Fresh job seekers, university graduates, or candidates without previous service background in district courts should not apply, as prior retired status from judicial service is mandatory. What Happens After Selection Selected retired personnel will complete document verification, submit proof of physical fitness, and sign a contractual agreement specifying the tenure and terms of engagement. Joining orders are usually issued shortly after committee approval, placing appointees in administrative or support sections within the Varanasi District Court complex. About District Court Varanasi District Court Varanasi serves as the principal civil and criminal court in the district, functioning under the administrative jurisdiction of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. It handles extensive litigation matters across civil courts, family courts, and specialized tribunals in the region. The court establishment employs administrative, clerical, and support personnel to maintain judicial records, support bench procee