| Advt No | – |
| Recruitment Board | AP High Court |
| Post Name | Civil Judge |
| Vacancies | 16 |
| Last Date | 01-10-2026 |
| Official Website | aphc.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
Candidates must have completed at least three years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026. The completed application must reach the office of the concerned Principal District Judge by 5:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
Important: This is an accelerated promotion examination for serving Civil Judges (Junior Division). It is not a direct recruitment notification for advocates, fresh law graduates or candidates from outside the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
Officially Verified: The details below have been checked from AP High Court Notification R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC dated 17 September 2026.
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Senior Division) |
| Notification Number | R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Recruitment Type | Accelerated Promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Eligibility | Serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service |
| Pay Scale | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
| Selection Process | Screening test, written examination and viva voce |
| Application Fee | Rs.1,000 or Rs.500, depending on the category |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | aphc.gov.in |
Download Official Notification
AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition | 12 |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-II | 1 |
| SC Group-III | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh may increase, decrease or cancel the notified vacancies at any stage of the selection process.
Who Can Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge LDCE 2026?
Only serving officers in the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service can apply.
The candidate must have completed at least three years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026.
AP High Court Civil Judge Qualification 2026
A candidate seeking accelerated promotion to Civil Judge (Senior Division) through the LDCE must:
- Be serving as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
- Have completed not less than three years of service in that cadre by 31 March 2026.
- Possess the necessary educational and service qualifications prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
Disqualification Conditions
The following officers are not eligible to apply:
- An officer facing disciplinary charges.
- An officer undergoing punishment for any irregularity in the discharge of duties.
- An officer whose integrity has been found doubtful in any year.
AP High Court Civil Judge Salary 2026
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
AP High Court Civil Judge Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application and Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category, EWS and BC | Rs.1,000 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Rs.500 |
The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of:
Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati
AP High Court Civil Judge Selection Process 2026
The selection process may include the following stages:
- Computer-based screening test, if required
- Written examination
- Viva voce
- Document verification
AP High Court Civil Judge Screening Test Pattern
The High Court may conduct a computer-based screening test depending on the number of applications received.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Examination | Computer-based objective examination |
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% |
| Shortlisting Ratio | 1:10 of available vacancies |
The screening test marks will be used only for shortlisting candidates for the written examination. These marks will not be added to the final selection marks.
AP High Court Civil Judge Written Examination Pattern
The written examination consists of three papers. Each paper carries 100 marks and has a duration of three hours.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Civil Laws | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | Criminal Laws | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III | English – Translation and Essay Writing | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 300 | 9 hours |
Questions must be answered in English, except for the translation portion of Paper-III.
Paper-III English Pattern
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Translation from English to Telugu and Telugu to English | 40 |
| Part-II | Essay writing on legal subjects | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks separately in each part of Paper-III. Marks obtained in Paper-III will not be counted for determining eligibility for viva voce or final selection.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for the viva voce, candidates must obtain:
- At least 55% marks in Paper-I.
- At least 55% marks in Paper-II.
- At least 60% aggregate marks in the written examination.
- At least 40% marks separately in each part of Paper-III.
AP High Court Civil Judge Viva Voce
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Viva Voce Marks | 50 |
| Candidates Called | Three candidates for every available vacancy |
| Final Minimum Aggregate | 60% in the written examination and viva voce |
Candidates who remain absent from the viva voce will be disqualified from the selection process.
No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the screening test, written examination or viva voce.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared using marks secured in Paper-I, Paper-II and viva voce. Paper-III marks and screening test marks will not be added to the final merit score.
If two or more candidates obtain equal marks, preference will be decided in the following order:
- Candidate older in age
- Candidate possessing a higher educational qualification
- Candidate securing higher marks in the prescribed educational qualification
AP High Court Civil Judge Syllabus 2026
Civil Laws
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Succession Act, 1925
- Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
- Civil Rules of Practice
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Courts Act, 1972
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Easements Act, 1882
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899
- Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act, 1905
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Criminal Laws
- 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
- Criminal Rules of Practice
- Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Sections 138 to 148
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Documents Required
Candidates must enclose attested copies of the following documents with the application:
- Date of birth or SSC certificate
- Law degree certificate
- Other educational certificates
- Community certificate for SC and ST candidates claiming reservation
- Service certificate in the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Appointment order as Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Demand Draft for the applicable examination fee
- Hall ticket-cum-identity card in original and duplicate
- Recent passport-size photograph attested by the concerned Unit Head or Principal District Judge
All original certificates must be produced for verification on the date of viva voce.
How to Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
- Visit the AP High Court official website at aphc.gov.in.
- Download Notification R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC and the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all personal, educational, service and category details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph attested by the concerned Unit Head or Principal District Judge.
- Prepare the applicable Demand Draft in favour of the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati.
- Attach the service certificate, appointment order and applicable educational and community certificates.
- Attach the hall ticket-cum-identity card in original and duplicate.
- Sign the completed application with the date.
- Submit the application to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge.
- Ensure that the application reaches the concerned office by 5:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
Application Submission Address
The completed application must be submitted to:
Office of the concerned Principal District Judge, Andhra Pradesh
Candidates should submit the application through the appropriate official channel applicable to serving Civil Judges.
AP High Court Civil Judge Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Service Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Screening Test Date | To be announced |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Viva Voce Date | To be announced |
Important Instructions
- This recruitment is restricted to eligible serving Civil Judges (Junior Division).
- Applications received after 5:00 PM on 1 October 2026 will be rejected.
- Unsigned or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applications submitted without the required documents will be rejected.
- Candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of viva voce.
- No TA or DA will be paid for attending any stage of the examination.
- The High Court’s decision regarding eligibility and selection will be final.
- Candidates should regularly visit the AP High Court website for recruitment updates.
AP High Court Civil Judge Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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