High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, has released a detailed notification announcing a total of 119 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service, comprising 96 vacancies under Direct Recruitment and 23 vacancies under Recruitment by Transfer. The online application process started on 1 October 2026.
All Law graduates who have obtained a Law Degree preceding one are eligible to apply for the Civil Judge Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can start submitting their application forms online at www.aphc.gov.in.
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
The pay scale for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520. Law graduates can apply under Direct Recruitment, and eligible court and legal department staff can apply under Recruitment by Transfer. Selected candidates will first be designated as Trainee Judicial Officers and undergo one year of training at the Judicial Academy, followed by one year of Law Clerkship.
| AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Notification Number | 118/2026-RC |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Vacancy | 119 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1 to 26 October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Age Limit (As on 01/09/2026) | Maximum 35 years (Direct Recruitment) 48 years (Recruitment by Transfer) |
| Selection Process | Screening Test Written Exam Viva-Voce |
| Salary | Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520 (pay scale) |
| Official Website | www.aphc.gov.in |
AP High Court Civil Judge Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed notification under Notification No. 118/2026-RC has been released by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh to recruit eligible candidates for 119 Civil Judge vacancies. Candidates who are willing to apply must go through the detailed notification PDF for complete details on the vacancy, eligibility, salary, age limit, application fee, important dates, selection process, and how to apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026.
AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026
A total of 119 vacancies have been announced by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division), out of which 96 posts are under Direct Recruitment and 23 posts are under Recruitment by Transfer.
Direct Recruitment Vacancy
| Category | No. of Posts |
| Open Competition | 39 (13 for women) (1) for Blindness or Low Vision; (1) for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; (1) for Locomotor Disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (1) for Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness and Multiple Disabilities) |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 9 (3 for women) |
| Backward Class (Group-A) | 7 (2 for women) |
| Backward Class (Group-B) | 10 (3 for women) |
| Backward Class (Group-C) | 1 |
| Backward Class (Group-D) | 6 (2 for women) |
| Backward Class (Group-E) | 4 (1 for women) |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-II | 7 (2 for women) |
| SC Group-III | 6 (2 for women) |
| ST | 6 (2 for women) |
| Total | 96 |
Recruitment by Transfer Vacancy
| Class/Category | No. of Posts |
| Open Competition | 18 |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-III | 1 |
| ST | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
AP High Court Civil Jude Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
| Recruitment Type | Qualification |
| Direct Recruitment | Candidates applying through Direct Recruitment must have obtained a Law Degree from a recognised university.
As per the notification, law graduates who obtained their Law Degree within one year as of the date of notification are eligible to appear for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) recruitment for 2026. Candidates must also satisfy the character and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the High Court. |
| Recruitment by Transfer | Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer must possess a Degree in Law awarded by any University established by law in India.
They must also be a confirmed member or approved probationer in one of the eligible categories mentioned in the notification. These include eligible employees working in:
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Age Limit 2026 (As on 01/09/2026)
The age limit is different for Direct Recruitment and Recruitment by Transfer.
Direct Recruitment
The candidate should not have completed 35 years of age as on 1 September 2026.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided as follows:
- SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
- Defence Personnel: The period of Defence Service is excluded while computing age, subject to conditions
Recruitment by Transfer
Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer should not have completed 48 years of age as on 1 September 2026.
AP High Court Civil Judge Apply Online 2026
The AP High Court Civil Judge application form has been made available online on 1 October 2026. Candidates can submit the application through the High Court of Andhra Pradesh official website at www.aphc.gov.in. No application through any other mode will be accepted. Candidates can use the direct link provided below to apply online.
Application Fee
- Mode of Payment: Online
- Open Competition/EWS/BC: Rs. 1,500
- SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 750
How to Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to submit the AP High Court Civil Judge application form:
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
- Open the recruitment section.
- Find the notification for Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Notification No. 118/2026-RC.
- Read the eligibility and application instructions carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Pay the prescribed application/examination fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
AP High Court Civil Judge Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for the post of Civil Judge will be based on a three-stage selection process that will include the following stages;
- Screening Test
- Written Examination
- Viva Voce
AP High Court Civil Judge Exam Pattern 2026
The Screening Test is conducted only for shortlisting candidates. Its marks will not be added to the written examination or final merit. Candidates who will be decalred qualify in the screening test will be called for written examination.
Screening Test Exam Pattern
The Screening Test will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates securing 40% or more in the Screening Test will be considered for shortlisting in the ratio of 1:10 of the available vacancies for the Written Examination.
- Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
- Purpose: Shortlisting
Written Examination Exam Pattern
The written exam will include three papers, and the structure of the exam will be as follows.
| Papers | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Civil Laws | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Criminal Laws | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | English – Translation & Essay Writing | 100 | 3 Hours |
AP High Court Civil Judge Salary 2026
The Civil Judge (Junior Division) post carries a pay scale of Rs. 77,840 – Rs. 1,36,520 Candidates selected and appointed as Civil Judges will also have to undergo the prescribed training and Law Clerkship before being appointed to the regular post as specified in the notification.
AP High Court Civil Judge Training 2026
Candidates selected and appointed will initially be designated as Trainee Judicial Officers. They will undergo:
- One year of intensive training at the Judicial Academy
- One year of structured Law Clerkship after successful completion of the training