AP High Court Recruitment Notification 2026 Out for 119 Civil Judge Posts, Apply Online at aphc.gov.in

AP High Court Recruitment Notification 2026: The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has released a notification to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service on aphc.gov.in. A total of 119 vacancies will be filled, out of which 96 posts through Direct Recruitment and 23 posts through Recruitment by Transfer. Eligible candidates can submit their application on or before 26 October 2026. The selection process will be done on the basis of Computer-Based Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce. The pay scale for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) is Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520.

AP High Court Notification 2026

AP High Court notification PDF has been released by the court on the official website. Candidates can check the educational qualifications, selection process, how to apply, application fee, and other details in the notification PDF.

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AP High Court Online Application Link

Candidates eligible for the AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online through the official website. The online application link is available from 1 October 2026, and candidates can apply until 26 October 2026.

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AP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview

Candidates can check the key recruitment details in the table below.

AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has announced 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) vacancies. Of these, 96 vacancies are for Direct Recruitment, while 23 vacancies are for Recruitment by Transfer.

AP High Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The application schedule has been provided in the notification. Candidates should keep track of the dates to avoid missing the deadline.

AP High Court Civil Judge Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post must fulfil the educational, age and other conditions prescribed in the notification.

AP High Court Civil Judge Educational Qualification for Direct Recruitment

• Candidates applying through Direct Recruitment must be Law graduates who have obtained a Law Degree preceding one year as on the date of notification issued for the year 2026.
• Candidates must also have good character and should not have any condition that renders them unfit for appointment.

AP High Court Civil Judge Educational Qualification for Recruitment by Transfer

• Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer must possess a Degree in Law awarded by any University established by law in India and must be a confirmed member or approved probationer in one of the eligible categories specified in the notification.
• These include specified posts in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, District Judiciary, Prosecution Services, Law Department, Legislature Department and offices of the Advocate General, Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors, among others.
• Candidates applying through transfer must also satisfy the service, conduct and other conditions prescribed in the notification.

AP High Court Civil Judge Age Limit 2026

• Candidates applying through Direct Recruitment should not have completed 35 years of age as on 1 September 2026.
• Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer should not have completed 48 years of age as on 1 September 2026.

AP High Court Civil Judge Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Screening Test
2. Written Examination
3. Viva Voce

AP High Court Screening Test

The High Court will conduct a computer-based screening test for shortlisting candidates.

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Objective Questions
• Duration: 2 hours
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40%

Candidates securing 40% or more marks in the Screening Test will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 of the available vacancies for the Written Examination. The marks obtained in the Screening Test will not be added to the Written Examination marks for preparing the final merit list. The Screening Test is conducted only for shortlisting candidates.

AP High Court Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates shortlisted through the Screening Test will appear for the Written Examination. The Written Examination consists of three papers.

The questions in the examination are to be answered in English, except for the translation component.

English Paper: Paper III is divided into two parts:

• Part I: 40 marks – Translation from English to Telugu and Telugu to English.
• Part II: 60 marks – Essay writing on Legal Subjects.

Candidates have to secure 40% marks in each part of Paper III. The marks obtained in Paper III will not be considered for eligibility for the Viva Voce or final selection. The marks obtained in Paper I, Paper II and Viva Voce will be considered for selection.

Minimum Marks Required in Written Examination

The minimum qualifying marks differ according to the category.

Recruitment by Transfer

Candidates applying through Recruitment by Transfer must secure:

• At least 55% marks in Paper I and Paper II, and
• At least 60% marks in aggregate in the Written Examination.

AP High Court Viva Voce 2026

• The viva voce carries 50 marks.
• After the Written Examination result is announced, candidates will be called for the Viva Voce in the ratio of 1:3 of the available vacancies in the respective categories.
• Candidates who remain absent from the Viva Voce will be considered disqualified from selection.

Final Selection for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment

For Direct Recruitment, the candidates must meet the prescribed aggregate qualifying marks in the Written Examination and Viva Voce.

• OC/EWS candidates: 60% aggregate
• BC candidates: 55% aggregate
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates: 50% aggregate

How to Apply for AP High Court Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

1. Go to the official website of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Click on’*RECRUITMENT – CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION)* – Online application for recruitment to 119 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division) issued vide Notification No.118/2026, dated 25.09.2026.’
3. Click on ’New Registration’ or ’Already Registered? To Login
4. Upload the prescribed certificates and documents.
5. Select the preferred Screening Test centres.
6. Pay the applicable application and examination fee online.
7. Check all details entered in the application form carefully.
8. Submit the application before the deadline.
9. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

AP High Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application and examination fee online.