AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 119 Posts, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has released Notification No. 118/2026-RC for the recruitment of 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.

Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown

• Direct Recruitment: 96 Posts

• Recruitment by Transfer: 23 Posts (for eligible service candidates in the AP judiciary/staff)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Direct Recruitment: Candidates must hold a Law Degree (LL.B.) from a recognized university obtained preceding one year as on the notification date.

• Recruitment by Transfer: Must hold a Law Degree along with confirmed membership/approved probation in an eligible service category within the AP judiciary or High Court staff.

2. Age Limit (as on 01-09-2026)

• Direct Recruitment (OC): Maximum 35 years.

• Recruitment by Transfer: Maximum 48 years.

Age Relaxations (Direct Recruitment):

• SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years

• PwBD: 10 years

• Ex-Servicemen: Service period excluded per rules.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Screening Test (CBT): 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (100 marks, 2-hour duration).

2. Written Examination: Main written examination covering Civil & Criminal Laws.

3. Viva Voce: Interview round.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: aphc.gov.in.

2. Navigate to the Recruitment section and click on Notification No. 118/2026-RC.

3. Complete the online registration and fill out the application form.

4. Upload necessary documents (Degree certificates, Community certificate, Non-Creamy Layer certificate, DOB proof, etc.).

5. Pay the application fee online and submit your application before October 26, 2026 (11:59 PM).

Examination Pattern

The selection process comprises three sequential stages:

Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective Type)

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Question Type: Objective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Language: English

• Total Marks: 100

• Total Questions: 100

• Duration: 2 Hours

• Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates scoring >=40% are shortlisted for the Mains exam in a 1:10 ratio per vacancy.

• Note: Marks obtained in the Screening Test are strictly qualifying and are not added to the final merit list.

Stage 2: Written Examination (Descriptive Type)

The Mains examination consists of 3 descriptive papers:

Structure of Paper III:

• Part I — Translation (25–40 Marks): Passages translated from English to Telugu and Telugu to English.

• Part II — Essay Writing (60–75 Marks): Essay on a specified legal topic.

Qualifying Marks for Written Exam (Papers I & II aggregate to reach Viva-Voce):

• OC / EWS: Minimum 55% in each paper and 60% aggregate.

• BC: Minimum 50% in each paper and 55% aggregate.

• SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 45% in each paper and 50% aggregate.

Stage 3: Viva-Voce (Interview)

• Total Marks: 50 Marks

• Objective: Assesses legal knowledge, mental alertness, balance of judgment, ethics, clear communication, and judicial aptitude.

• Final Rank List: Calculated out of 250 Marks (Paper I + Paper II + Viva-Voce).

Detailed Syllabus

The High Court prescribes a unified core legal syllabus covering both the Screening Test and the Written Examination.

1. Civil Laws

• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

• The Indian Contract Act, 1872

• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

• The Specific Relief Act, 1963

• The Limitation Act, 1963

• The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

• The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

• The Indian Easements Act, 1882

• The Registration Act, 1908

• The Indian Stamp Act, 1899

• The Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act, 1905

• Civil Rules of Practice (Andhra Pradesh)

2. Criminal Laws

• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)

• The Indian Penal Code, 1860 / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

• The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (specifically Section 138 onwards)

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012

• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

• The Information Technology Act, 2000

• Criminal Rules of Practice (Andhra Pradesh)

• Local State Criminal Statutes:

  • The A.P. Excise Act, 1968

  • The A.P. Gaming Act, 1974

  • The A.P. Forest Act, 1967