AP High Court Recruitment 2026: 30 District Judge – Apply Offline @ aphc.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• District Judge: Candidates must be Civil Judges (Senior Division) who have put in not less than 3 years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Senior Division) by the end of 31 March 2026.
• Total Service Requirement: Not less than 7 years of total service, including service rendered as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 01 September 2026. Minimum age is not specified in the notification.
• Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Computer-Based Screening Test: A screening test will be conducted to shortlist candidates. Candidates who exceed the prescribed ratio in the screening test will be called for the written examination.
• Written Examination:Paper-I: Constitution and Civil LawPaper-II: Criminal LawPaper-III: English Translation and Essay Writing
• Viva Voce: Shortlisted candidates from the written examination will be called for a personal interview (viva voce).
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for any stage of the selection process, unless specifically stated in the official notification.

How to Apply (Offline Mode)

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download the application form from the official website: aphc.gov.in
• Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and all relevant certificates.
• Check all details carefully before submission.
• Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the official notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
• Ensure the application reaches the designated address before 15 October 2026.
• Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

• aphc.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Service Certificates from the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service confirming the prescribed qualifying service
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Self-attested copies of all required documents to be enclosed with the application form
• Signed Declaration confirming the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the official notification

3. What is the application fee for AP High Court District Judge Recruitment?

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment of 30 District Judge posts.

5. What is the salary for District Judge in AP High Court?

• The monthly remuneration for the District Judge post ranges from Rs. 1,44,840 to Rs. 1,94,660.

6. What is the selection process for AP High Court District Judge Recruitment?

• The selection process consists of three stages: (1) Computer-Based Screening Test, (2) Written Examination covering Paper-I (Constitution and Civil Law), Paper-II (Criminal Law), and Paper-III (English Translation and Essay Writing), and (3) Viva Voce.

AP High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Download AP High Court District Judge Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Website – Andhra Pradesh High Court (aphc.gov.in)

• Download AP High Court District Judge Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit Official Website – Andhra Pradesh High Court (aphc.gov.in) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.