The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati has released Notification No. 118/2026-RC for recruitment to 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. The vacancies include 96 posts through Direct Recruitment and 23 posts through Recruitment by Transfer.
Eligible Law graduates and candidates meeting the prescribed transfer-recruitment conditions can apply online from 01 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: For Direct Recruitment, the notification does not prescribe separate prior judicial work experience; however, candidates must satisfy the specific Law Degree and other eligibility conditions. Recruitment by Transfer has separate service-related eligibility requirements.
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Total Posts | 119 |
| Direct Recruitment | 96 Posts |
| Recruitment by Transfer | 23 Posts |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 Years (Direct) / 48 Years (Transfer) |
| Qualification | Degree in Law / Prescribed Law & Service Eligibility |
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 General/EWS/BC; ₹750 SC/ST/PwBD |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
| Experience | Direct: No separate experience prescribed; Transfer: Service conditions apply |
| Eligibility | Eligible Law Graduates / Qualified Judicial & Legal Department Staff |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test | To Be Announced |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes:
- 96 Civil Judge posts – Direct Recruitment
- 23 Civil Judge posts – Recruitment by Transfer
- Total: 119 Posts
The vacancies include applicable reservations for categories including EWS, BC, SC, ST, women and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as prescribed in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Direct Recruitment
Candidates must meet the prescribed Law Degree eligibility and other conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The notification states specific eligibility requirements for Law graduates, including the applicable recent Law Degree condition for this recruitment.
Recruitment by Transfer
Candidates applying through transfer must possess a Law Degree and belong to the prescribed categories of employees in the AP High Court, District Judiciary, Prosecution Services, Law Department or other eligible offices.
Age Limit
- Direct Recruitment: Maximum 35 years as on 01 September 2026.
- Recruitment by Transfer: Maximum 48 years.
- Applicable relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories and other candidates as per rules.
Salary
The Civil Judge (Junior Division) post carries a pay scale of:
₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520
Selected candidates undergo the prescribed training and Law Clerkship before regular appointment, subject to satisfactory completion and applicable conditions.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Screening Test – Computer Based Test
- Written Examination
- Viva Voce
- Certificate/Document Verification
- Medical and other prescribed verification
The Screening Test consists of objective questions, while the Written Examination includes Civil Laws, Criminal Laws and English.
How to Apply for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the High Court of Andhra Pradesh recruitment portal.
- Visit the official AP High Court website.
- Open the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the eligibility and instructions carefully.
- Select Direct Recruitment or Recruitment by Transfer, as applicable.
- Enter personal, educational and service details.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Select the prescribed examination-centre preferences.
- Pay the applicable application/examination fee online.
- Submit the application before 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save the submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates should use the official AP High Court online application portal to submit their Civil Judge application:
Official Apply Online – AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
Details PDF Link
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification for vacancy distribution, Law Degree eligibility, age limit, service conditions, fee, examination pattern, syllabus and selection process:
Download Official AP High Court Civil Judge Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Details PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit AP High Court Official Website |
The AP High Court’s official recruitment page lists the Civil Judge recruitment under Notification No. 118/2026 dated 25 September 2026.
FAQs – AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many Civil Judge posts are available?
There are 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.
Q2. How many posts are for Direct Recruitment?
96 posts are available through Direct Recruitment.
Q3. How many posts are through Recruitment by Transfer?
23 posts are available through Recruitment by Transfer.
Q4. What is the salary?
The pay scale is ₹77,840–₹1,36,520.
Q5. Is prior experience required for Direct Recruitment?
No separate prior judicial work experience is prescribed for Direct Recruitment, but candidates must satisfy all specified Law Degree and other eligibility conditions.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 26 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Selection includes Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva Voce.
Q8. Where is the job location?
The recruitment is for the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.