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Recruiting authorityHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati
Last successful check14 Nov 2026
Last date1 Oct 2026
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  • Updated September 17, 2026 03:53 PM
  • by K Sangeetha Officially Verified
  • Applications closed on 01 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
  • AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 119 Posts LLB · Last Date: 30 Nov 2026
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  • 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

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting AuthorityHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati
Post NameCivil Judge (Senior Division)
Notification NumberR.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC
Total Vacancies16
Recruitment TypeAccelerated Promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
EligibilityServing Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service
Pay ScaleRs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030
Selection ProcessScreening test, written examination and viva voce
Application FeeRs.1,000 or Rs.500, depending on the category
Application ModeOffline
Last Date1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Job LocationAndhra Pradesh
Official Websiteaphc.gov.in
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AP High Court Civil Judge Vacancy 2026

CategoryNumber of Vacancies
Open Competition12
SC Group-I1
SC Group-II1
SC Group-III1
Scheduled Tribe1
Total16
  • The High Court of Andhra Pradesh may increase, decrease or cancel the notified vacancies at any stage of the selection process.

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 NamePay Scale
Civil Judge (Senior Division)Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030

AP High Court Civil Judge Application Fee 2026

CategoryApplication and Examination Fee
Open Category, EWS and BCRs.1,000
SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesRs.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

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.

AP High Court Civil Judge Important Dates 2026

EventDate
Notification Date17 September 2026
Service Eligibility Cut-off Date31 March 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Screening Test DateTo be announced
Written Examination DateTo be announced
Viva Voce DateTo 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.

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Q1. How many vacancies are available?

  • The AP High Court has announced 16 Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE vacancies.

Q5. What is the Civil Judge Senior Division salary?

  • The post carries a pay scale of Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030.

Q6. What is the application fee?

  • The fee is Rs.1,000 for Open, EWS and BC candidates and Rs.500 for SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Q7. What is the selection process?

  • The selection process includes a computer-based screening test, if required, followed by a written examination and viva voce.
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