Section 4(2) in Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2017
(2)Method of Appointment:(a)Appointment to the class of Selection Grade and Super Time Scale shall be made on promotion on the basis of merit-cum-seniority, from among the cadre strength of District Judges.(b)"Appointment to the category of District Judges shall be made :(i)By Direct Recruitment(ii)By Transfer on the basis of merit through a Limited Competitive Examination (Accelerated Recruitment by Transfer), and(iii)By Promotion from among the Senior Civil Judges.Provided that 25% of the cadre strength shall be filled up by direct recruitment from among the eligible Advocates on the basis of written examination and viva voce test as prescribed by the High Court;
