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AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - send in Offline for 16 Posts

NotificationPublished 17 Sept 2026
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court (AP High Court) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 16 Civil Judge. The Offline application closes on 01-10-2026. The candidate shall send in Offline through AP High Court website, aphc.gov.in.

Important dates

Notification Date
17 September 2026
Service Eligibility Cut-off Date
31 March 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application
1 October 2026
Screening Test Date
To be announced
Written Examination Date
To be announced
Viva Voce Date
To be announced

Details

AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
  • The conducting body has announced that, get Department notice
AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026
  • The High Court of Andhra Pradesh may increase, decrease or cancel the notified posts at any stage of the selection procedure.
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 send in.
  • 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 along with service qualifications prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
Disqualification Conditions
  • The following officers are not meeting criteria to submit :
  • An officer facing disciplinary charges.
  • An officer undergoing punishment for any irregularity in the discharge of duties.
  • The department has confirmed that, An officer whose integrity has been found doubtful in any year.
AP High Court Civil Judge Application Fee 2026
  • Candidates should note that, The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of:
  • The department has confirmed that, Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati
AP High Court Civil Judge Selection Process 2026
  • The recruitment process may include the following stages:
  • Computer-based screening test, if required
  • The department has confirmed that, 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.
  • The screening test marks will be used only for shortlisting applicants for the written examination. These marks will not be added to the final selection marks.
AP High Court Civil Judge Written Examination Pattern
  • The official notification states that, The written examination consists of three papers. Each paper carries 100 marks in addition to has a duration of three hours.
  • Questions must be answered in English, except for the translation portion of Paper-III.
Paper-III English Pattern
  • The conducting body has announced that, Test-takers must obtain at least 40% marks separately in each part of Paper-III. Marks obtained in Paper-III will not be counted for determining requirements for viva voce or final selection.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
  • To qualify for the viva voce, applicants must obtain:
  • At least 55% marks in Paper-I.
  • Candidates should note that, At least 55% marks in Paper-II.
  • At least 60% aggregate marks in the written examination.
  • The official notification states that, At least 40% marks separately in each part of Paper-III.
AP High Court Civil Judge Viva Voce
  • The conducting body has announced that, test-takers who remain absent from the viva voce will be disqualified from the selection procedure.
  • No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the screening test, written examination or viva voce.
Final Merit List
  • According to the latest notice, The final merit list will be prepared using marks secured in Paper-I, Paper-II in addition to viva voce. Paper-III marks along with screening test marks will not be added to the final merit score.
  • If two or more applicants 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
Civil Laws
  • Candidates should note that, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Indian Succession Act, 1925
  • Right to Fair Compensation as well as Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation as well as Resettlement Act, 2013
  • According to the latest notice, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  • The department has confirmed that, Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Arbitration as well as Conciliation Act, 1996
  • The official notification states that, Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
  • It is informed that, Civil Rules of Practice
  • Andhra Pradesh Civil Courts Act, 1972
  • The department has confirmed that, Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Indian Easements Act, 1882
  • The official notification states that, Limitation Act, 1963
  • The official notification states that, Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Registration Act, 1908
  • Indian Stamp Act, 1899
  • Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act, 1905
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • According to the latest notice, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Criminal Laws
  • As per the official update, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  • According to the latest notice, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  • Aspirants are advised that, Criminal Rules of Practice
  • Prize Chits as well as Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Sections 138 to 148
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Documents Required
  • test-takers must enclose attested copies of the following documents with the application:
  • Date of birth or SSC certificate
  • Law degree certificate
  • Other educational certificates
  • Interested applicants should know that, Community certificate for SC along with ST aspirants 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 in addition to 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
  • Access the AP High Court department website at aphc.gov.in .
  • collect Notification R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC in addition to the prescribed application document.
  • Fill in all personal, educational, service as well as 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 as well as applicable educational as well as community certificates.
  • Attach the hall ticket-cum-identity card in original along with 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:
  • It is informed that, Office of the concerned Principal District Judge, Andhra Pradesh
  • The department has confirmed that, aspirants should submit the application through the appropriate departmental channel applicable to serving Civil Judges.
Important Instructions
  • This recruitment is restricted to shortlisted 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.
  • applicants must produce all original certificates at the time of viva voce.
  • The conducting body has announced that, No TA or DA will be paid for attending any stage of the examination.
  • The High Court's decision regarding requirements in addition to selection will be final.
  • applicants should regularly access the AP High Court website for recruitment updates.
AP High Court Civil Judge Important Links
  • Authorized announcement PDF : Use the link provided
  • Authorized portal: Use the link provided
  • The official notification states that, obtain Mobile App: Follow this link

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Last checked 17 Sept 2026.

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