AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 16 Posts - Detailed Selection Process & Info
AP High Court announces 16 Civil Judge vacancies for 2026. Open to candidates with 10th, 12th, Diploma, ITI, Graduate, etc. Apply offline by 1 October 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Senior Division) |
| Notification Number | R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Recruitment Type | Accelerated Promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Eligibility | Serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service |
| Pay Scale | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
| Selection Process | Screening test, written examination and viva voce |
| Application Fee | Rs.1,000 or Rs.500, depending on the category |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 12 |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-II | 1 |
| SC Group-III | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Category | Application and Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category, EWS and BC | Rs.1,000 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Rs.500 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Examination | Computer-based objective examination |
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% |
| Shortlisting Ratio | 1:10 of available vacancies |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Civil Laws | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | Criminal Laws | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III | English - Translation and Essay Writing | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 300 | 9 hours | |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Translation from English to Telugu and Telugu to English | 40 |
| Part-II | Essay writing on legal subjects | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Viva Voce Marks | 50 |
| Candidates Called | Three candidates for every available vacancy |
| Final Minimum Aggregate | 60% in the written examination and viva voce |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Service Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Screening Test Date | To be announced |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Viva Voce Date | To be announced |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 01 October 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.