Job Description
Overview
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has initiated an accelerated promotion process for the position of Civil Judge (Senior Division). This limited departmental competitive examination is exclusively for currently serving judicial officers within the state. The recruitment aims to fill 16 vacancies through a rigorous evaluation of professional competence and service record.
Key Responsibilities
- Adjudicate civil and criminal matters in accordance with the laws of the land.
- Manage court proceedings efficiently to ensure timely delivery of justice.
- Draft and deliver judicial orders and judgments based on evidence and legal principles.
- Supervise administrative functions within the court to maintain operational standards.
- Participate in judicial training programs to stay updated with evolving legal frameworks.
- Maintain high standards of judicial integrity and professional conduct in all duties.
Why Apply
This role offers a significant career advancement opportunity for serving judicial officers to transition into the Senior Division. It provides a structured path for professional growth within the state judiciary, accompanied by competitive pay scales and the responsibility of handling more complex legal matters.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 17 September 2026
- Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
Quick Facts
- Vacancy Count: 16
- Pay Scale: Rs.1,11,000 - Rs.1,63,030
- Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Category: Law Jobs
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
17 Sep 2026 –
01 Oct 2026
Salary
Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030
Vacancies
16
Eligibility
Serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) with 3 years service
Vacancy Details
- Open Competition: 12
- SC Group-I: 1
- SC Group-II: 1
- SC Group-III: 1
- Scheduled Tribe: 1
- Total: 16
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at aphc.gov.in.
- Download the official notification and the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all required personal, service, and educational details accurately.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph attested by the concerned Unit Head or Principal District Judge.
- Prepare the required Demand Draft as per your category.
- Attach all necessary documents, including service certificates and appointment orders.
- Include the original and duplicate hall ticket-cum-identity card.
- Sign the application form and submit it to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 5:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for your personal records.
Cutoff Marks
40% in screening test; 55% in Paper-I and II; 60% aggregate in written exam; 40% in each part of Paper-III.
Application Fee
Open/EWS/BC: Rs.1,000. SC/ST/PWD: Rs.500. Payment must be made via Demand Draft in favor of the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
Age Limit
Not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection process is designed to evaluate the legal acumen and judicial capability of the candidates. It begins with a computer-based screening test, which serves as a preliminary filter to shortlist candidates for the next stage. Following this, a comprehensive written examination consisting of three papers—Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, and English—is conducted to assess deep legal knowledge and drafting skills. Finally, a viva voce is held to evaluate the personality and judicial temperament of the candidates. The final merit list is determined based on the aggregate performance in the written papers and the viva voce, excluding the screening test marks.
Exam Pattern
The screening test comprises 100 objective questions to be completed in 2 hours. The written examination includes three papers: Paper-I (Civil Laws), Paper-II (Criminal Laws), and Paper-III (English Translation and Essay Writing), each carrying 100 marks with a 3-hour duration. A minimum of 40% in each part of Paper-III and 55% in Papers I and II is required to qualify for the viva voce.
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Organization
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh is the highest judicial body in the state, responsible for upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice. It conducts various recruitment drives to fill administrative and support staff positions to maintain judicial efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a total of 16 vacancies for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) post, categorized for different groups including Open Competition, SC, and ST candidates.
This recruitment is exclusively for serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service who have completed at least three years of service by 31 March 2026.
No, this is an accelerated promotion examination for serving judicial officers only. Fresh law graduates or advocates are not eligible to apply.
The completed application form must reach the office of the concerned Principal District Judge by 5:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
The selected candidates will be entitled to a pay scale ranging from Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030.
The application fee is Rs.1,000 for Open, EWS, and BC candidates, and Rs.500 for SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
The selection process involves a computer-based screening test (if required), a written examination consisting of three papers, and a final viva voce.
Candidates must apply offline by downloading the form from the official website and submitting it to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge.
