Andhra Pradesh High Court Recruitment 2026
Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Notification No. 11/2026-RC | 25 September 2026
High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati
96 Direct Recruitment Vacancies 23 Recruitment by Transfer Vacancies
1. Job Details
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Notification Number | 11/2026-RC |
| Recruitment Methods | Direct Recruitment and Recruitment by Transfer |
| Pay Scale | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
| Official Website | aphc.gov.in |
2. Job Location
Andhra Pradesh. Examination centres listed in the notification:
- Guntur
- Kurnool
- Rajahmundry (Rajamahendravaram)
- Tirupati
- Vijayawada
- Visakhapatnam
The High Court will specify the examination venue and time in the hall ticket.
3. Number of Posts
| Recruitment Method | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment | 96 |
| Recruitment by Transfer | 23 |
Direct Recruitment – Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 39 |
| EWS | 09 |
| BC Group-A | 07 |
| BC Group-B | 10 |
| BC Group-C | 01 |
| BC Group-D | 06 |
| BC Group-E | 04 |
| SC Group-I | 01 |
| SC Group-II | 07 |
| SC Group-III | 06 |
| ST | 06 |
| Total Direct Recruitment | 96 |
Recruitment by Transfer
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 18 |
| SC Group-I | 01 |
| SC Group-III | 01 |
| ST | 03 |
| Total Transfer Vacancies | 23 |
Vacancies are subject to the conditions and reservation rules in the official notification.
4. Qualification
A. Direct Recruitment
- Must possess a degree in Law obtained at least one year before the date of notification.
- The notification refers to the Supreme Court judgment in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India dated 21 August 2026 and the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.
- Must satisfy the eligibility and disqualification conditions specified in the notification.
- Must possess a Degree in Law awarded by a University established by law in India.
- Must be a confirmed member or approved probationer in one of the eligible categories of service.
- Must satisfy the prescribed service, conduct and other conditions under the notification.
Refer to the official notification for the complete list of eligible transfer categories and qualification conditions.
5. Age Limit
| Recruitment Method | Maximum Age | Age Calculation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment | 35 years | 01 September 2026 |
| Recruitment by Transfer | 48 years | 01 September 2026 |
6. Age Relaxation
- Direct Recruitment: The maximum age of 35 years is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates, as specified in the notification.
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities are eligible for the prescribed 10-year age relaxation.
- The upper age limit and applicable relaxations for recruitment by transfer are governed by the notification's specific rules.
Candidates should verify their category-specific eligibility and age calculation against the official notification.
7. Category Relaxation & Reservation
Reservation and category concessions are governed by the
Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026
and the applicable Government Orders referred to in the notification.
- SC, ST, BC and EWS reservation as applicable.
- Reservation and concessions for eligible persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Required community, EWS, non-creamy layer and disability certificates must be uploaded where applicable.
- Applicants must satisfy the relevant certificate and eligibility requirements.
8. Application Fees
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS / BC | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ₹750 |
- The fee must be paid online.
- The application/examination fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or the notification is cancelled.
- The ₹750 concession for SC/ST candidates is subject to the notification's Andhra Pradesh community recognition conditions.
9. Selection Process
- Screening Test: 100 multiple-choice questions, carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours.
- Candidates securing at least 40% marks in the screening test are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 of the available vacancies for the written examination, subject to the notification.
-
Written Examination:
- Paper I – Civil Laws
- Paper II – Criminal Laws
- Paper III – English (Translation and Essay Writing)
- Viva Voce: 50 marks.
- Final merit and selection will be determined under the prescribed rules and minimum qualifying marks.
10. Important Dates & Last Date
| Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Time for Submission | 11:59 PM |
| Hall Ticket | Before the screening test |
| Screening Test Date | To be notified by the High Court |
| Answer Key / Preliminary Key | Within one week from the screening test date |
Important: Submit the application and complete
payment before the closing time. Check the official website
for any subsequent changes.
11. How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
- Open the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the eligibility criteria, instructions and required documents carefully.
- Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application before 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
12. General Instructions
- Selection will be made in accordance with the applicable Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.
- Applying for a post does not confer any right to appointment.
- A person in a bigamous marriage is not eligible for appointment, subject to the notification's stated provisions.
- Applicants must satisfy the prescribed marriage-related eligibility conditions.
- Persons dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from Government service under the specified conditions may be ineligible.
- Persons convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude may be ineligible.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the screening test, written examination or viva voce.
- Canvassing or attempting to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
- All particulars furnished in the application must be accurate and supported by the required documents.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.
- Original certificates must be produced when required for verification.
- The High Court reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies or cancel the notification as stated in the official notice.
- The official notification and subsequent High Court updates will prevail over this summary.
13. Examination Syllabus
Civil Laws
- 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
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- 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
Refer to the official notification for the complete syllabus and applicable amendments.
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