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Art. 234 Part VI: The States

Recruitment of Persons Other Than District Judges to the Judicial Service

Exact text — Constitution of India

Appointments of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a State shall be made by the Governor of the State in accordance with rules made by him in that behalf after consultation with the State Public Service Commission and with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article covers recruitment for judicial officers BELOW the District Judge level (like Civil Judges and Magistrates) — appointed by the Governor according to specific rules, made after consulting both the State Public Service Commission AND the High Court, ensuring both administrative and judicial input into this important recruitment process.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is the constitutional basis for how India recruits its junior judicial officers — typically through a competitive Judicial Services Examination conducted under rules established consistent with this Article's dual-consultation requirement.

Read alongside this one

Art. 233 — Appointment of District Judges

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 234

Is this the same process as District Judge appointment under Article 233?

No — Article 233 covers District Judges specifically (senior officers), while this Article covers the RECRUITMENT of more junior judicial officers, with a somewhat different consultation structure involving the State Public Service Commission alongside the High Court.

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