High Court of Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – 118 Vacancies, Apply Online
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati has released Notification No. 11/2026-RC, dated 25 September 2026 for recruitment to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division). A total of 118 vacancies are notified, including 95 posts through Direct Recruitment and 23 posts through Recruitment by Transfer. 3301224270.pdf
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Details
Information
Organization
High Court of Andhra Pradesh
Post Name
Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Notification No.
11/2026-RC
Total Vacancies
118
Direct Recruitment
95 Posts
Recruitment by Transfer
23 Posts
Pay Scale
₹77,840 – ₹1,36,850
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
01 October 2026
Last Date
26 October 2026
Official Website
apc.gov.in
The notification states that the online application window is from 01 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, with the last date for submission and fee payment being 26 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. 3301224270.pdf
Vacancy Details
Direct Recruitment – 95 Posts
The 95 direct recruitment vacancies are distributed among Open Competition, EWS, BC groups, SC groups and ST categories. The notification also specifies reservations for women and certain special categories. 3301224270.pdf
Recruitment by Transfer – 23 Posts
Category
Vacancies
Open Competition
18
SC Group-I
01
SC Group-III
01
ST
03
Total
23
Educational Qualification
Direct Recruitment
Candidates must be Law Graduates, having obtained their Law Degree preceding one year from the date of notification, and must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service & Cadre) Rules, 2026. 3301224270.pdf
Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed character and other eligibility requirements mentioned in the notification.
Recruitment by Transfer
Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer must possess a Law Degree awarded by a University established by law in India and fall within one of the eligible categories of employees specified by the High Court. 3301224270.pdf
Age Limit
Direct Recruitment
The applicant should not have completed 35 years of age as on 01 September 2026.
Relaxation is provided for eligible SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates, and further age relaxation is specified for certain categories in the notification. 3301224270.pdf
Recruitment by Transfer
The applicant should not have completed 48 years of age as on 01 September 2026. 3301224270.pdf
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
25 September 2026
Online Application Starts
01 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
26 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
26 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Hall Ticket
Before the Screening Test
Screening Test
Date to be notified
Written Examination
Date to be notified
The High Court will publish examination-centre and other examination-related information on its official website. 3301224270.pdf
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Screening Test – Computer Based Test
Written Examination
Viva Voce
For shortlisting, the High Court will conduct a 100-mark Computer Based Screening Test. Candidates securing the prescribed minimum marks will be shortlisted for the written examination. 3301224270.pdf
Written Examination
The written examination consists of three papers:
Paper-I: Civil Laws – 100 Marks
Paper-II: Criminal Laws – 100 Marks
Paper-III: English Language – 100 Marks
Paper-III includes Translation and Essay Writing components. 3301224270.pdf
Viva Voce
The Viva Voce carries 50 marks. 3301224270.pdf
Examination Centres
The Screening Test will be conducted at the following centres:
Guntur
Kurnool
Rajahmundry
Tirupati
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
Candidates can choose up to three centres in order of preference, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. 3301224270.pdf
Application Fee
Category
Fee
OC / EWS / BC
₹1,500
SC / ST
₹750
The notification specifies that the application/examination fee is to be paid online. 3301224270.pdf
Syllabus
The syllabus covers Civil Laws and Criminal Laws.
Civil Laws include
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
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Criminal Laws include
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Criminal Rules of Practice
A.P. Excise Act, 1968
A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Information Technology Act, 2000
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
A.P. Forest Act, 1967 3301224270.pdf
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should apply online through the High Court of Andhra Pradesh official website.
Official Website: apc.gov.in
Candidates should carefully read the complete notification, check their eligibility, upload the required certificates/documents and submit the application before the deadline. The notification states that original certificates must be produced at the prescribed stage of the recruitment process. 3301224270.pdf
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