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Article 233

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 233

Appointment of district judges. (1) Appointments of persons to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State. (2) A person not already in the service of the Union or of the State shall only be eligible to be appointed a district judge if he has been for not less than seven years an advocate or a pleader and is recommended by the High Court for appointment.

In plain wordsDistrict judges are appointed, posted and promoted by the Governor, but only in consultation with the High Court. A lawyer from outside government service needs at least seven years as an advocate plus the High Court's recommendation to be appointed.
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