Overview
High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (AP High Court) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) (119 (96 Direct Recruitment + 23 Recruitment by Transfer) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (AP High Court)
- Qualification
- Degree in Law (see Eligibility Criteria for Direct Recruitment and Recruitment by Transfer conditions)
- Vacancies
- 119 (96 Direct Recruitment + 23 Recruitment by Transfer)
- Posted
- 01-10-2026
- Last date to apply
- 26-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Start Date for Apply | 01-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 26-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 119 posts are notified, comprising 96 posts under Direct Recruitment and 23 posts under Recruitment by Transfer.
Eligibility
Eligibility conditions differ for Direct Recruitment and Recruitment by Transfer.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-09-2026, the first day of the month in which the notification was published.
Salary
The pay and stipend details given in the notification are as follows: • Pay Scale: Rs. 77,840 - 1,36,520 for Civil Judge (Junior Division). • Training Period (1 year at the Judicial Academy): Selected candidates are designated as "Trainee Judicial Officers" and are paid a fixed emolument equivalent to one-half of the remuneration payable to a Civil Judge (Junior Division), along with the facilities and benefits ordinarily available to trainees in the Academy. • Law Clerkship (1 year): After the training, Trainee Judicial Officers undergo one year of structured Law Clerkship, with the same emoluments as during their training and no further allowance. The first six months are under the supervision of the Principal District/District and Sessions Judges or Members of the Higher Judicial Services, and the remaining six months under an Hon'ble Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. • Regular Appointment: On completion of the Law Clerkship, the Hon'ble Judge places a reasoned evaluation report. If found satisfactory, the Trainee Judicial Officer is appointed to the regular post and is entitled to the regular pay scale and other service benefits.
Application Fee
• Open Category/EWS/BC Candidates: Rs. 1,500/- towards online application processing fee and examination fee. • SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Rs. 750/-. Only applicants belonging to a community recognized as SC/ST in the State of Andhra Pradesh are entitled to this concession. • Payment Mode: Online only. • The application/examination fee once paid will not be refunded, even if the application is rejected for any reason or the notification is cancelled.
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; AP Land Encroachment Act, 1905; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Bharatiya Sakshya Abhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). • Criminal Laws: 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; AP Excise Act, 1968; AP Gaming Act, 1974; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; Information Technology Act, 2000; POCSO Act, 2012; AP Forest Act, 1967.
Selection Process
The selection process for Direct Recruitment consists of the following stages: Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 through online mode only. Follow the steps below: • Visit the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website, https://aphc.gov.in, and open the online application portal (available from 01-10-2026 to 26-10-2026). • Read the notification carefully and select the category (Direct Recruitment or Recruitment by Transfer) and the applicable reservation category. • Fill in the application with correct details and opt for three Screening Test centres in the order of preference. • Upload the required documents. For Direct Recruitment: certificate of date of birth/SSC, Law Degree certificate, and community certificate for SC/ST/BC/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/EWS claims. BC applicants must upload the latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 (otherwise the candidature is considered under Open Competition). EWS applicants must upload the latest EWS certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 by the Tahsildar, showing gross annual family income below Rs. 8,00,000/-. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities must upload the Medical Board certificate, and ex-servicemen the Discharge Certificate. • For Recruitment by Transfer, also upload proof of declaration of probation, the employer's proceedings permitting the Law Degree course after entering service, and the latest Service and Conduct Certificate. The latest No-objection Certificate from the employer must be submitted at the time of …
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 119 Posts?
Start Date for Apply: 01-10-2026; Last Date for Apply: 26-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
What is the application fee?
• Open Category/EWS/BC Candidates: Rs. 1,500/- towards online application processing fee and examination fee. • SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Rs. 750/-. Only applicants belonging to a community recognized as SC/ST in the State of Andhra Pradesh are entitled to this concession. • Payment Mode: Online only. • The application/examination fee once paid will not be refunded, even if the application is rejected for any reason or the notification is cancelled.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years (Direct Recruitment) and 48 years (Recruitment by Transfer), as on 01-09-2026
What is the selection process?
The selection process for Direct Recruitment consists of the following stages: Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce.