**Executive Summary**
This is a notification from the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, amending the High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Rules, 2011. The amendments, effective immediately, involve substitutions of specific job titles within the rules. The date of the notification is January 28th, 2026, and was published on February 5th, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General:**
* The amendments are called "The High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Amendment Rules, 2026" (Amendment 1 of 2026).
* The amendments come into force with immediate effect.
* **Rule 6 Amendments:**
* Sub-Rule B(b)(ii)(a): "Chauffeur" is substituted for "Driver".
* Sub-Rule B(b)(ii)(c): "Ceremonial Assistant/ Security Supervisor/ Judicial Process Assistant" is substituted for "Chobdar/ Havildar/ Naik".
* **Rule 14 Amendments:**
* Rule 14(2)(iv): "Chauffeur" is substituted for "Driver".
* **Schedule "D" - Non-Gazetted Group-C Amendments:**
* Schedule 02: "Chauffeurs" is substituted for "Drivers".
* Schedule 12: "Chauffeurs" is substituted for "Drivers".
* Schedule 13: "Chauffeur" is substituted for "Driver".
* Schedule 14: "Ceremonial Assistant/ Security Supervisor/ Judicial Process Assistant" is substituted for "Chobdar/ Havildar/ Naik".
* **Schedule "D" - Non-Gazetted Group-D Amendments:**
* Schedule 03: "Ceremonial Assistant" is substituted for "Chobdar".
* Schedule 04 (Column 3): "Ceremonial Assistant" is substituted for "Chobdar".
* Schedule 04 (Column 4): "Security Supervisor" is substituted for "Havildar", and "Judicial Process Assistant" is substituted for "Naik".
* Schedule 05 (Column 3): "Security Supervisor" is substituted for "Havildar".
* Schedule 05 (Column 4): "Judicial Process Assistant" is substituted for "Naik”.
* Schedule 08: "Judicial Process Assistant" is substituted for "Naik".
**Impact Analysis**
* **High Court of Gujarat (Administration and Staff)**
* **Impact:** The amendments alter job titles and potentially impact the responsibilities and career paths associated with these roles within the High Court.
* **Action Required:** Review and understand the updated job titles and their associated responsibilities, and update internal documentation and job descriptions to reflect these changes.
Key Entities Referenced
High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Rules, 2011: The primary rules being amended by this notification.
High Court of Gujarat: The institution issuing the notification and whose rules are being amended.
Constitution of India, Article 229 (2): The constitutional article granting power for amendment.
Ahmedabad: Location of the High Court of Gujarat