Andhra Pradesh High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026

Key Information

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Direct Recruitment: Candidates must possess a Law Degree from a recognized university and satisfy the educational and other eligibility requirements prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026. The notification specifies a requirement relating to the timing of obtaining the Law Degree. Recruitment by Transfer: Candidates must possess a Law Degree from a university established by law in India and belong to an eligible category of serving employees specified in the notification. Separate eligibility conditions apply to each recruitment route.

Selection Process

Computer-Based Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce. The written examination comprises Paper I: Civil Laws (100 marks), Paper II: Criminal Laws (100 marks), and Paper III: English Language (100 marks). The Viva Voce carries 50 marks. The screening test and Paper III are qualifying stages as prescribed in the notification; final merit is determined according to the notified selection rules.

How to Apply

Visit the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website and open the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 application link. Select the appropriate recruitment route, complete the online application, provide the required personal, educational and service details, upload the prescribed documents, select examination centres where applicable, pay the applicable fee online and submit the application before 26 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Review the official notification carefully before applying.