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

The AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 119 Civil Judge Junior Division posts. The High Court of Andhra Pradesh will start the online application process on October 1, 2026. Eligible applicants can submit the form until October 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

The recruitment includes 96 posts through direct recruitment and 23 posts through recruitment by transfer. The pay scale for Civil Judge Junior Division is INR 77,840 to INR 1,36,520.

How many vacancies are available in AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?

A total of 119 Civil Judge Junior Division vacancies have been announced. The direct recruitment category has 96 posts, while 23 posts are reserved for recruitment by transfer.

The vacancy details are given below for a quick look.

The 96 direct recruitment posts are divided among Open Competition, EWS, BC groups, SC groups and ST categories. The High Court has also included horizontal reservations for women and persons with benchmark disabilities.

When will AP High Court Civil Judge applications start?

The online application window will open on October 1, 2026. The last date to submit the application is October 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

The High Court has said that the Civil Judge Screening Test date will be announced later. The hall ticket is expected to be available before the screening test.

Who is eligible for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?

For direct recruitment, law graduates are eligible if they obtained their Law Degree at least one year before the date of the notification. The notification also lays down character and other conditions for appointment.

The age limit for direct recruitment is 35 years as on September 1, 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for SC, ST, BC and EWS applicants. A 10-year relaxation is provided for persons with benchmark disabilities, as per the notification.

For recruitment by transfer, the maximum age is 48 years as on September 1, 2026, along with the service conditions given in the notification.

What is the AP Civil Judge application fee 2026?

The application and examination fee depends on the category. Applicants should pay the fee while submitting the online application.

The fee includes the online application processing fee and examination fee, as mentioned in the official notification.

What is the AP High Court Civil Judge selection process?

The selection process will have a Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce.

The Screening Test will be conducted as a computer-based test with 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. The test will be of two hours. Applicants securing at least 40% marks will be considered for shortlisting, with candidates called for the written examination in a 1:10 ratio of available vacancies.

The written examination will have three papers:

• Paper I: Civil Laws
• Paper II: Criminal Laws
• Paper III: English Translation and Essay Writing

Each paper will carry 100 marks and have a duration of three hours. The Viva Voce will carry 50 marks.

What is the AP Civil Judge syllabus 2026?

The syllabus covers major civil and criminal laws along with English translation and essay writing.

Important areas include:

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Indian Contract Act, 1872
• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• POCSO Act, 2012
• English Translation and Essay Writing

The official notification also lists several Andhra Pradesh-specific laws under the screening and written examination syllabus.

What should applicants do for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?

The application portal will open on October 1. Before applying, applicants should keep the required certificates ready.

• Check the eligibility conditions.
• Keep the Law Degree certificate ready.
• Keep date of birth and community certificates ready, where applicable.
• Check the latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate if claiming BC reservation.
• Keep the EWS certificate ready, if applicable.
• Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the applicable fee.
• Submit the form before October 26, 2026.

The High Court has also stated that original certificates will have to be produced for verification when required.

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