High Court of Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 119 Posts

High Court of Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has released Notification No. 118/2026-RC dated 25.09.2026, inviting online applications for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. A total of 119 posts are available — 96 under Direct Recruitment and 23 under Recruitment by Transfer. Law graduates and eligible in-service candidates can apply online at aphc.gov.in from 01.10.2026 to 26.10.2026. Full details on eligibility, vacancy breakup, exam pattern, syllabus and fee are given below.

Post Name: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Total Vacancies: 119 (96 Direct Recruitment + 23 Recruitment by Transfer)
Pay Scale: Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520
Apply Mode: Online only
Official Website: aphc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting date for online application	01.10.2026
Closing date for online application	26.10.2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Download of Hall Tickets for Screening Test	Before one week of the Screening Test
Date of Screening Test (Computer Based)	Will be notified in due course
Question Paper & Preliminary Key upload	Within one week from Screening Test date

Vacancy Details

Direct Recruitment (96 Posts)

Category	Number of Posts
Open Competition	39 (incl. 13 for women & posts for PwBD categories)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	09 (3 for women)
Backward Class (Group-A)	07 (2 for women)
Backward Class (Group-B)	10 (3 for women)
Backward Class (Group-C)	01
Backward Class (Group-D)	06 (2 for women)
Backward Class (Group-E)	04 (1 for woman)
SC Group-I	01
SC Group-II	07 (2 for women)
SC Group-III	06 (2 for women)
ST	06 (2 for women)
Total	96 Posts

Recruitment by Transfer (23 Posts)

Category	Number of Posts
Open Competition	18
SC Group-I	01
SC Group-III	01
ST	03
Total	23 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

A) Direct Recruitment

• All Law graduates who obtained their Law Degree preceding one year as on the date of Notification are eligible to apply.
• Candidate must be of good character and free from any infirmity rendering him/her unfit for appointment.
• Must be a citizen of India and not dismissed/removed/compulsorily retired from Judicial Service or any Government/Statutory/Local Authority service.
• Must not have been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, and must not be currently debarred by any High Court, UPSC or State PSC.

B) Recruitment by Transfer

Applicants must hold a Law Degree from a University established by law in India, and be a confirmed member or approved probationer in one of these eligible categories:

• Section Officers, Court Officers, Scrutiny Officers, Accounts Officers, Court Masters, Personal Secretaries to Hon'ble Judges/Registrars, Deputy Section Officers, Translators, System Officers, Assistant Librarians, Stenographers, Assistants, Examiners, Typists/Copyists of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
• Chief Administrative Officers, Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, Stenographers Grade I/II/III, Senior/Junior Assistants and Typists working in the District Judiciary of Andhra Pradesh.
• Assistant/Senior Assistant/Additional Public Prosecutors (Grade-II) of Prosecution Services, AP.
• Section Officers in the Law Department / Legislature Department, Secretariat of Andhra Pradesh.
• Managers in the Offices of the Advocate General, Government Pleaders, Public Prosecutors, and Editor I.L.R. of Andhra Pradesh.

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

• Direct Recruitment: Maximum 35 years. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
• Recruitment by Transfer: Maximum 48 years.

Application Fee

• Open/EWS/BC Category: Rs. 1,500/-
• SC/ST/PwBD Category: Rs. 750/-
• Fee must be paid online only. The fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or the notification cancelled.

Selection Process

1. Screening Test (Computer Based): 100 marks, 100 objective-type questions, duration 2 hours. Candidates scoring 40% and above are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 of vacancies for the Written Examination.
2. Written Examination — 3 papers, each of 100 marks and 3 hours duration, answered only in English (except translation test):
   • Paper I – Civil Laws
   • Paper II – Criminal Laws
   • Paper III – English (Translation & Essay Writing)
3. Viva Voce: 50 marks. Candidates qualifying the written exam in the ratio of 1:3 of vacancies are called for interview.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam)

Category	Paper I & II (each)	Aggregate
OC / EWS	55%	60%
Backward Class	50%	55%
SC / ST / PwBD	45%	50%
Recruitment by Transfer	55%	60%

Syllabus

Civil Laws

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

Criminal Laws

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

Screening Test Exam Centers

Candidates must choose any 3 centers in order of preference:

• Guntur
• Kurnool
• Rajahmundry (Rajamahendravaram)
• Tirupati
• Vijayawada
• Visakhapatnam

Documents Required

• Date of Birth / SSC Certificate
• Law Degree Certificate
• Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC, where applicable)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC candidates, issued in 2025 or 2026)
• EWS Certificate (issued in 2025 or 2026, if applicable)
• Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Board (for PwBD candidates)
• Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen category)
• For Recruitment by Transfer: latest Service & Conduct Certificate and No-Objection Certificate from employer

Training

Selected candidates will be designated as "Trainee Judicial Officers" and undergo one year of intensive training at the Judicial Academy, followed by one year of structured Law Clerkship (6 months under a District/Sessions Judge, 6 months under a Hon'ble Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh). On successful completion, they are appointed to the regular post with full pay scale and benefits.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: aphc.gov.in
2. Find the notification for Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 118/2026-RC).
3. Register and fill in the online application form with accurate details.
4. Upload all required certificates and documents as specified.
5. Pay the applicable application/examination fee online.
6. Submit the form before 26.10.2026, 11:59 PM, and save a copy for future reference.

Apply Online Here

Note: The High Court of A.P. reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the notification at any stage without assigning any reason. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website aphc.gov.in for updates, hall tickets and exam schedules, as no separate information will be sent individually.