The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has issued a notice for 119 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division): 96 by direct recruitment and 23 by recruitment by transfer. Advertisement No.118/2026-RC, dated 25 September 2026.
Last date extended
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Original last date | 26 October 2026 |
| New last date | 10 November 2026 |
| Extension notice dated | 16 October 2026 |
The High Court has extended the time for submission of online applications till 10.11.2026. Applications opened on 1 October 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH |
| Notice date | 25 September 2026 |
| Posts | Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment, Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Recruitment by Transfer |
| Total posts | 119 |
| Pay | Rs 77,840 to Rs 1,36,520 |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 10 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Will be Notified in due course |
| Download of Hall Tickets for Screening Test | Before one week of the Screening Test |
| Placing of Question Paper and Preliminary Key/Response Sheet on the website of the High Court | Within one week from the date of the Screening Test |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay | Upper age (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment | 96 | Rs.77840 - 136520 | 35 |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Recruitment by Transfer | 23 | Rs.77840 - 136520 | 48 years |
Reservation: category-wise vacancies
Direct recruitment: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
| Category | Posts | Of which for women |
|---|---|---|
| Open Competition | 39 | 13 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 9 | 3 |
| Backward Class (Group-A) | 7 | 2 |
| Backward Class (Group-B) | 10 | 3 |
| Backward Class (Group-C) | 1 | |
| Backward Class (Group-D) | 6 | 2 |
| Backward Class (Group-E) | 4 | 1 |
| SC Group-I | 1 | |
| SC Group-II | 7 | 2 |
| SC Group-III | 6 | 2 |
| ST | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 96 |
Selection against BC-E vacancy will, however, be subject to the outcome of Civil Appeal Nos.2628-2637/2010.
Recruitment by transfer: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 18 |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-III | 1 |
| ST | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
Eligibility
| Posts | Qualification | Experience required |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment | All Law graduates who have obtained Law Degree preceding one year as on the date of Notification are eligible | |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Recruitment by Transfer | Must possess a Degree in Law awarded by any University established by Law in India | Must be a confirmed member or approved probationer in any one of the following categories |
The notice also says:
- One who has good character, and is free from any infirmity, which renders him/her, unfit for such appointment.
- Any Officer having found to be of doubtful integrity in any year, shall not be eligible to appear for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division).
- No person who is facing disciplinary charges or has undergone any punishment or is in subsisting punishment for any irregularity in discharge of his/her duties shall be eligible for appointment by recruitment by transfer.
- A person in a bigamous marriage shall not be eligible for appointment.
- No person, who has been convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude, shall be eligible for appointment
Age limit
Upper age limit: 35 years for Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment and 48 years for Recruitment by Transfer, counted on 1 September 2026.
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category/EWS/BC | Rs 1,500 |
| SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Rs 750 |
Fee note: The application/Examination fee once paid will not be refunded, even if the application is rejected for any reason, or the cancellation of Notification if any.
Selection process and exam pattern
- Screening Test (Computer Based Test): for 100 marks comprising of 100 multiple choice objective type Questions.
- Written Examination: consists of 3 papers. Each paper will carry 100 marks.
- Viva Voce: will carry 50 marks.
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening Test (Computer Based Test) | 100 | 100 | two (2) hours | |
| Paper-I | Civil Laws | 100 | three (3) hours | |
| Paper-II | Criminal Laws | 100 | three (3) hours | |
| Paper-III | English (Translation and Essay Writing) | 100 | three (3) hours | |
| Viva Voce | 50 |
Qualifying marks
The applicants, who secure 40% and above marks in the screening test will be short-listed in the ratio of 1:10 of the available vacancies, for written examination. Qualified candidates in the ratio of 1:3 of the available vacancies in the respective categories shall be called for Viva Voce.
| Written exam minimum | Paper-I and Paper-II | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| OC/EWS (Direct Recruitment) | Not less than 55% | Not less than 60% |
| Backward Class (Direct Recruitment) | Not less than 50% | Not less than 55% |
| SC/ST/PwBD (Direct Recruitment) | Not less than 45% | Not less than 50% |
| Recruitment by Transfer | Not less than 55% | Not less than 60% |
Syllabus
The notice names the subject of each written paper. Check the official notice PDF for the full list.
- Paper-I: Civil Laws
- Paper-II: Criminal Laws
- Paper-III: English (Translation and Essay Writing)
How to apply
- The online application portal will be available on the High Court's website https://aphc.gov.in
- No other mode of application will be entertained.
- Applicants have to opt for any three (3) Centers in the order of preference for the allotment.
- The Application/Examination Fee is to be remitted/paid online.
- Once documents are uploaded and application is submitted, he/ she shall not be under any circumstances permitted to edit options or replace the documents.
Apply at https://aphc.gov.in.
Documents the notice asks for
- Certificates evidencing the date of birth/SSC, Law Degree and Community Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
- Certificate of NON-CREAMY LAYER
- EWS Certificate issued by the Tahsildar concerned
- The certificate issued by the Medical Board specifying the nature of disability and the percentage of disability.
- The applicants claiming under Ex-Servicemen category, shall upload the Discharge Certificate.
- Proof of declaration of Probation in eligible category.
- Proceedings of the employer permitting the employee to prosecute Law Degree Course after entering into the service.
- Latest Service and Conduct Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
- Latest No-objection Certificate from the employer, at the time of verification of original certificates
Training and service conditions
- Training period: Compulsory period of one year of intensive training at the Judicial Academy
- Pay during training: Fixed emolument equivalent to one-half of the remuneration payable to a Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 1 September 2026.
- Law Clerkship: Further period of one year of structured Law Clerkship
- Fee concession: Only the applicants belong to a community recognized as SC/ST in the State of A.P. are alone entitled for the concessional payment of examination fee
- TA/DA: No T.A. and D.A will be paid to the candidates appearing for the Screening Test/Written examination/ Viva Voce
- Defence service: The period of service rendered by him in the Defence service shall be excluded in computing the age, for applying under direct recruitment
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Recruitment Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
The last date is 10 November 2026.
When do applications open for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Applications open on 1 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
The notice has 119 vacancies.
What is the age limit for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Up to 35 years for Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment and up to 48 years for Recruitment by Transfer, counted on 1 September 2026.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years.
What is the application fee for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Open Category/EWS/BC: Rs 1,500; SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Rs 750.
What is the salary for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment: Rs.77840 - 136520; Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Recruitment by Transfer: Rs.77840 - 136520.
What qualification is needed for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment: All Law graduates who have obtained Law Degree preceding one year as on the date of Notification are eligible. Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Recruitment by Transfer: must possess a Degree in Law awarded by any University established by Law in India.
How is the selection done for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Selection is by Screening Test (Computer Based Test), then Written Examination, then Viva Voce.
How do I apply for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
Apply online at https://aphc.gov.in.
When is the exam for the HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH recruitment?
The notice gives the exam date as Will be Notified in due course.