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Vacancy Details
- Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Direct Recruitment: 96 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)- Open Competition: 39
- EWS: 9
- Backward Class (Group-A): 7
- Backward Class (Group-B): 10
- Backward Class (Group-C): 1
- Backward Class (Group-D): 6
- Backward Class (Group-E): 4
- SC Group-I: 1
- SC Group-II: 7
- SC Group-III: 6
- ST: 6
- Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Recruitment by Transfer: 23 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and confirmed/approved probationer of eligible service categories- Open Competition: 18
- SC Group-I: 1
- SC Group-III: 1
- ST: 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 48 years
Application Fees
- Open/EWS/BC: ₹1500
- SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹750
Selection Process
- Screening Test (Computer Based): 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Applicants scoring 40% and above are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 of vacancies for the Written Examination. Screening Test marks are not added to Written Examination marks.
- Written Examination: Three papers (Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English translation & essay) each 100 marks, 3 hours each. Marks in Paper-I and Paper-II and Viva Voce are taken for selection; Paper-III is for language testing with separate qualifying criteria.
- Viva Voce: Interview carrying 50 marks. Candidates qualifying Written Examination are called in ratio 1:3. Minimum aggregate of Written and Viva varies by category (e.g., 60% for OC/EWS).
- Verification and Provisional Selection: Provisional selection is subject to verification of antecedents and fulfillment of eligibility; tie-break rules apply as specified.
- Training and Law Clerkship: Selected candidates are designated Trainee Judicial Officers for 1 year training at the Judicial Academy followed by 1 year Law Clerkship; appointment to regular post after satisfactory evaluation.
How to Apply
- Visit https://aphc.gov.in and open the online application portal (available 01-10-2026 to 30-11-2026).
- Read the notification and select category (Direct Recruitment or Recruitment by Transfer) and reservation category.
- Fill in the application form, choose three Screening Test centres in order of preference, and upload required documents.
- Direct Recruitment applicants must upload DOB certificate, Law Degree, community/EWS/PwBD certificates as applicable; BC/EWS must upload latest certificates (2025/2026).
- Recruitment by Transfer applicants must also upload proof of probation, service certificates and employer permissions; NOC to be produced at verification.
- Pay the application/examination fee online (Rs. 1,500 or Rs. 750 as applicable) and submit before 30-11-2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download Hall Ticket from the High Court website one week before the Screening Test.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of Notification:
- Start Date for Online Application:
- Last Date for Online Application:
- Download of Hall Tickets for Screening Test:
- Screening Test (Computer Based Test):
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basic educational eligibility for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) recruitment?
Applicants must hold a Degree in Law. Direct Recruitment requires law graduates who obtained their degree within the preceding one year as on the date of notification; Recruitment by Transfer applicants must have a law degree and be confirmed/approved probationers in eligible service categories.
How do I apply for this AP High Court recruitment?
Apply online only via the High Court website/application portal between 01-10-2026 and 30-11-2026. Read the notification, select the recruitment category, fill the form, upload required documents, pay the fee online and submit before 30-11-2026 (11:59 PM).
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to apply online is 30-11-2026 up to 11:59 PM (the date was extended as per the update of 09-11-2026).
What is the selection process for the posts?
Selection for Direct Recruitment involves a Screening Test (computer based), a Written Examination and a Viva Voce. Shortlisted candidates after the Written Examination are called for Viva Voce; final selection is subject to verification of antecedents.
What is the pay scale for the Civil Judge (Junior Division)?
The pay scale for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520. During the 1-year training and 1-year Law Clerkship selected candidates receive an emolument equal to one-half of that remuneration.
