AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 119 Posts

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati has opened online applications for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. A total of 119 vacancies have been announced through Notification No. 118/2026-RC dated September 25, 2026.

Out of the total vacancies, 96 posts are available through Direct Recruitment, while 23 posts are reserved for Recruitment by Transfer. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from October 1, 2026, to October 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Candidates interested in this judicial recruitment should check the detailed eligibility conditions, age limit, fee, selection procedure and other requirements before submitting the application.

AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official AP High Court recruitment portal lists the 119-post Civil Judge recruitment and provides the online application facility.

AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026

The recruitment has been divided into two categories:

The 96 Direct Recruitment vacancies include posts distributed among Open Competition, EWS, Backward Classes, SC and ST categories. The remaining 23 positions are for eligible candidates through Recruitment by Transfer.

Educational Qualification

For Direct Recruitment

Candidates applying through Direct Recruitment must possess a Law Degree. According to the current notification, law graduates who obtained their Law Degree within the preceding one year as of the notification date are eligible under the 2026 recruitment provisions.

Candidates must also satisfy the character and other conditions prescribed in the recruitment notification.

For Recruitment by Transfer

Candidates applying through this route must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India.

They must also be serving in one of the eligible categories of the High Court, District Judiciary, Prosecution Services, Law Department, Legislature Department or specified offices mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on September 1, 2026.

For Direct Recruitment, applicable relaxation is available for SC/ST, Backward Classes, EWS, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and eligible defence personnel as per the notification.

Application Fee

Candidates have to pay the prescribed application and examination fee online.

The ₹750 concession for SC/ST candidates is subject to the conditions specified by the High Court, including recognition of the community in Andhra Pradesh. The fee once paid is non-refundable.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) are placed in the pay scale of:

₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520

The recruitment also includes a structured training and Law Clerkship period. Candidates selected initially are designated as Trainee Judicial Officers and undergo training at the Judicial Academy. After the prescribed training and Law Clerkship, candidates may be appointed to the regular post subject to satisfactory evaluation and other conditions.

Selection Process

The selection procedure for Direct Recruitment consists of three major stages:

1. Screening Test
2. Written Examination
3. Viva Voce

1. Screening Test

The Screening Test will be conducted in computer-based mode.

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40%
• Candidates are shortlisted for the Written Examination in a ratio of 1:10 of the available vacancies.

The Screening Test marks will not be added to the final merit calculation.

2. Written Examination

The Written Examination consists of three papers:

Paper III includes translation between English and Telugu and essay writing on legal subjects. The marks of Paper I, Paper II and Viva Voce are considered for the selection process as prescribed in the notification.

3. Viva Voce

The Viva Voce carries 50 marks.

Candidates qualifying in the Written Examination are called for the interview stage according to the prescribed category-wise ratio. Final selection is subject to the required marks, verification of documents and other applicable conditions.

Important Dates

The High Court may modify the examination schedule when required. Candidates should therefore regularly check the official recruitment portal for subsequent notices.

How to Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the application process online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the Civil Judge (Junior Division) recruitment.
3. Read Notification No. 118/2026-RC carefully.
4. Choose the applicable recruitment category.
5. Enter personal, educational and other required information.
6. Select three preferred examination centres in the prescribed order.
7. Upload the required certificates and documents.
8. Pay the applicable application and examination fee online.
9. Review the complete application before final submission.
10. Submit the form before October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
11. Save a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future use.

Once the application has been submitted, candidates should carefully note that changes to options or replacement of uploaded documents may not be permitted. Original certificates will also be required during verification as directed by the High Court.

Documents Required

Depending on the recruitment category and reservation claim, candidates may need documents such as:

• Date of Birth / SSC Certificate
• Law Degree Certificate
• Community Certificate
• EWS Certificate, where applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for eligible BC candidates
• PwBD Medical Board Certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate, where applicable
• Service and Conduct Certificate for Recruitment by Transfer
• Other documents specified in the official notification

Candidates should upload documents strictly according to the specifications mentioned in the official notification.

Examination Centres

For the Screening Test, candidates are required to provide preferences for three examination centres.

The notified centres include:

• Guntur
• Kurnool
• Rajahmundry
• Tirupati
• Vijayawada
• Visakhapatnam

The High Court may allot a different centre or make changes for administrative reasons.