**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, dated February 6, 2026, amending the High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Rules, 2011. The amendments, which take immediate effect, pertain to the select and wait lists' preparation and the qualifications for certain Group-B Gazetted Officer positions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Rules:**
* The amendment is titled "The High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Amendment Rules, 2026" (Amendment 2 of 2026).
* The amendment comes into force immediately.
* **Select and Wait Lists:**
* The Select List is prepared based strictly on the aggregate marks obtained in the Written Test and/or the Stenography/Skill Test and/or the Viva voce Test (Oral Interview), whichever is applicable.
* The Wait List for Group-C and Group-D posts remains valid for three months from its publication date.
* The Wait List is only used if candidates on the Select List decline the offer of appointment within the given timeframe.
* **Schedule D Amendments (Gazetted Officers Group-B):**
* **Schedule Entry 1 (Sr. No. 02, Column 4):** Deletes the words "a)" appearing before "By deputation" and the words "or b) by direct recruitment" after "from Government".
* **Schedule Entry 2 (Sr. No. 02, Column 5):** Deletes the words "For direct recruitment:" before "Medical Practitioner" and replaces the comma after "M.B.B.S" with a forward slash "/".
* **Schedule Entry 3 (Sr. No. 02, Column 6):** Substitutes "General Physician" for "Medical Practitioner" after the words "experience as".
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Candidates for positions in the High Court of Gujarat**
* **Impact:** Candidates are impacted by the new method of creating the select and wait lists and the amendments to the recruitment requirements for Group-B Gazetted Officer positions.
* **Action Required:** Candidates should note the new criteria for Select List preparation based on aggregate marks and the three-month validity of the Wait List. They must also note the changes in qualification requirements for positions in Schedule D.
**Impact: High Court of Gujarat Administration**
* **Impact:** The High Court administration is responsible for implementing the new rules for recruitment and appointment, as well as the creation and maintenance of the Select and Wait Lists.
* **Action Required:** The administration must ensure that future recruitment processes comply with the amended rules, particularly concerning the preparation of Select and Wait Lists and the revised qualifications for specific Gazetted Officer positions.
Key Entities Referenced
High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Rules, 2011: Original rules that are being amended by the notification
High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Amendment Rules, 2026: Amendment rules to the existing 'High Court of Gujarat (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Officers and Staff) Rules, 2011'
Article 229 (2) of the Constitution of India: Article granting power to the Chief Justice to make rules related to recruitment and service conditions of High Court staff
High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad: The institution issuing the notification and for which the rules apply