Article 233 of the constitution of India, deals with the appointment of District Judges. 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. A person not already in the service of the Union or of the State shall only be eligible to be appointed as District Judge if he has been for not less than 7 years as advocate or a pleader and is recommended by the High Court for appointment.