AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – 119 Civil Judge Posts Apply Online

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has released the AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of candidates to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.

According to the notification, a total of 119 vacancies are available. Of these, 96 posts are to be filled through Direct Recruitment, while 23 posts are available through Recruitment by Transfer.

The online application process for eligible candidates will begin on October 1, 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is October 26, 2026. The recruitment process will include a Computer Based Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce, as applicable to the recruitment category.

Candidates who are interested in the AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 can check the complete details including vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process, examination pattern, syllabus and important dates below.

AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification states that the applicable pay scale for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) is ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520.

AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notification provides 119 vacancies in total.

Direct Recruitment – 96 Posts

The category-wise vacancies under Direct Recruitment are as follows:

The notification also specifies women-reserved positions within several of these categories. For example, out of the 39 Open Competition posts, 13 are indicated for women.

Recruitment by Transfer – 23 Posts

The vacancies under Recruitment by Transfer are:

Therefore, the combined number of vacancies notified for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is 119.

Note: The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has reserved the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or cancel the notification at any stage, as mentioned in the notification.

AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

The notification states that the exact date, time and venue of the examination will be communicated through the Hall Ticket and/or published on the High Court of Andhra Pradesh website.

AP High Court Civil Judge Eligibility 2026

The eligibility requirements differ depending on whether the candidate is applying through Direct Recruitment or Recruitment by Transfer.

Educational Qualification for Direct Recruitment

Candidates applying through Direct Recruitment must possess a Law Degree from a recognized institution/university, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

The notification specifies that the candidate should have obtained the Law Degree within the prescribed period preceding the date of notification.

Candidates must also satisfy the other conditions relating to character, citizenship and eligibility prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.

Eligibility for Recruitment by Transfer

Candidates applying under Recruitment by Transfer must possess a Law Degree awarded by an Indian University established by law or an equivalent qualification recognized under the notification.

The notification lists eligible categories of serving government and judicial personnel who can apply through Recruitment by Transfer.

These include specified categories such as Section Officers, Court Officers, Scrutiny Officers, Accounts Officers, Court Masters, Personal Secretaries, certain ministerial staff and other eligible employees of the High Court, District Courts and related departments, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.

AP High Court Civil Judge Age Limit 2026

Direct Recruitment

For Direct Recruitment, the applicant must not have completed 35 years of age as on September 1, 2026.

The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections, as provided in the notification.

There are also provisions relating to age relaxation for certain persons who have served in the Defence Services and other specified categories.

Recruitment by Transfer

For Recruitment by Transfer, the applicant must not have completed 48 years of age as on September 1, 2026, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Candidates should carefully calculate their age with reference to the prescribed cut-off date before submitting the application.

AP High Court Civil Judge Application Fee 2026

The application and examination fee is:

Candidates belonging to the eligible SC/ST categories are required to pay the prescribed concessional fee as specified in the notification.

The fee has to be paid online and the application/examination fee is non-refundable, including in cases where the application is rejected or the notification is cancelled.

How to Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website.

The online application portal will be made available from October 1, 2026 and applications can be submitted up to October 26, 2026.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website.
2. Open the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 notification/application link.
3. Read the notification and eligibility requirements carefully.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
6. Upload the required certificates/documents.
7. Pay the applicable examination/application fee online.
8. Verify all details entered in the application.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Save or download the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application is correct because the notification states that the particulars furnished by the candidate will be taken as final.

Documents Required for Application

Candidates are required to upload certificates/documents supporting their eligibility and reservation claims, wherever applicable.

For Direct Recruitment, the notification specifically refers to documents relating to:

• Date of birth/SSC
• Law Degree
• Community certificate
• BC/EWS reservation certificates, wherever applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate for eligible BC candidates
• Income certificate for EWS candidates
• Disability certificate for candidates claiming PwBD reservation
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, wherever applicable
• Other certificates required under the notification

Candidates must produce original certificates at the prescribed stage of the recruitment process.

AP High Court Civil Judge Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of different stages.

Direct Recruitment

The selection process for Direct Recruitment includes:

Screening Test → Written Examination → Viva Voce

The Screening Test is conducted for shortlisting candidates. Candidates who secure the prescribed qualifying marks are shortlisted for the Written Examination.

Screening Test

The Screening Test will be conducted as a Computer Based Test.

It will consist of:

• 100 multiple-choice questions
• 100 marks
• 2 hours duration

Candidates securing 40% or more marks in the Screening Test will be shortlisted for the Written Examination in the ratio of 1:10 to the number of available vacancies.

The marks obtained in the Screening Test will not be added to the marks obtained in the Written Examination for final merit.

AP High Court Civil Judge Written Exam Pattern 2026

The Written Examination consists of three papers.

The notification states that each paper will carry 100 marks and each paper will have a duration of three hours.

Paper-I – Civil Laws

The Civil Laws syllabus includes subjects such as:

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Indian Contract Act, 1872
• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Indian Easements Act, 1882
• Specific Relief Act, 1963
• Limitation Act, 1963
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• Civil Rules of Practice
• Registration Act, 1908 and Indian Stamp Act, 1899
• A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

These subjects are listed in the notification’s syllabus for the Screening Test and Written Examination.

Paper-II – Criminal Laws

The Criminal Laws syllabus includes:

• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Criminal Rules of Practice
• A.P. Excise Act, 1968
• A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
• A.P. Forest Act, 1967

Paper-III – English

The English paper consists of two parts:

• Part-I: Translation – 40 marks
• Part-II: Essay Writing – 60 marks

The notification states that the translation section requires translation from English to Telugu, while the essay-writing section assesses candidates’ ability in English essay writing.

Minimum Marks for Written Examination and Viva Voce

The notification prescribes different minimum aggregate marks for candidates belonging to different categories.

For Direct Recruitment, candidates belonging to Open Competition/EWS are required to secure at least 60% aggregate marks in the Written Examination and Viva Voce.

For BC candidates, the prescribed minimum is 55%, while SC/ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are required to secure at least 50%, subject to the detailed conditions in the notification.

For Recruitment by Transfer, candidates must secure at least 60% aggregate marks in the Written Examination and Viva Voce.

AP High Court Civil Judge Viva Voce

The Viva Voce carries 50 marks.

Candidates who qualify through the Written Examination will be called for Viva Voce according to the merit and conditions specified in the notification.

The notification also provides for calling candidates in the prescribed ratio where applicable.

Training After Selection

Candidates selected and appointed as Civil Judges (Junior Division) will undergo training as prescribed by the High Court.

The notification states that selected candidates will initially be designated as Trainee Judicial Officers and will undergo intensive training at the Judicial Academy.

The training period includes judicial training and Law Clerkship under the supervision of senior judicial officers and the High Court, as specified in the notification.

On successful completion of the prescribed training and assessment, the candidate may be appointed to the regular post and become entitled to the regular pay scale and service benefits applicable to the post.

AP High Court Civil Judge Exam Centres

The Computer Based Screening Test will be conducted at the following centres:

1. Guntur
2. Kurnool
3. Rajahmundry
4. Tirupati
5. Vijayawada
6. Visakhapatnam

Candidates are allowed to indicate their preferred examination centres in the application, subject to availability and the conditions mentioned in the notification.

The High Court will determine the final examination venue and candidates should check their Hall Ticket for the exact details.

AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Website: High Court of Andhra Pradesh – aphc.gov.in

Note: The online application link will become available from October 1, 2026. Candidates should use the official High Court website/application portal and avoid relying on unofficial application links.

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