The AP High Court has announced the recruitment for the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division) with a total of 16 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026, 16 Posts: Overview
| Organization | AP High Court |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Senior Division) |
| Advt No | R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | aphc.gov.in |
Important Dates
The following table outlines the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Service Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Screening Test Date | To be announced |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Viva Voce Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
Candidates must pay an application fee based on their category, as detailed below.
| Category | Application and Examination Fee |
| Open Category, EWS and BC | Rs.1,000 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Rs.500 |
Age Limit
As per official notification, there is no specific age limit mentioned for this recruitment. Age relaxation details are also not provided.
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed among various categories as follows.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Open Competition | 12 |
| SC Group-I | 1 |
| SC Group-II | 1 |
| SC Group-III | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the position of Civil Judge (Senior Division), candidates must be serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service with a minimum of three years of service by 31 March 2026. They must also possess the necessary educational and service qualifications as prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
| Post Name | Eligibility |
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) position is as follows.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes multiple stages to evaluate candidates effectively.
- Computer-based screening test, if required
- Written examination
- Viva voce
- Document verification
How to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the position of Civil Judge (Senior Division).
- 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 and submit it to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge.
Are freshers eligible?
No, only serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service are eligible to apply for this position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment?
The last date to submit applications is 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
What is the application fee for the recruitment?
The application fee is Rs.1,000 for Open Category, EWS and BC candidates, and Rs.500 for SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) position?
Candidates must be serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service by 31 March 2026.
What is the selection process for the Civil Judge recruitment?
The selection process includes a screening test, written examination, viva voce, and document verification.
How can I apply for the Civil Judge position?
Candidates can apply by downloading the notification and application form from the official website, filling it out, and submitting it to the concerned Principal District Judge’s office.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: AP हाई कोर्ट
- पद: सिविल जज (वरिष्ठ विभाग)
- कुल पद: 16
- योग्यता: कम से कम तीन साल की सेवा
- आयु सीमा: आधिकारिक अधिसूचना के अनुसार
- अंतिम तिथि: 1 अक्टूबर 2026, शाम 5:00 बजे तक
- आवेदन कैसे करें: आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर आवेदन पत्र डाउनलोड करें और संबंधित कार्यालय में जमा करें।
| AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026, 16 Posts – Important Links | |
|---|---|
| aphc.gov.in | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Sources | |
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| Source 1 | aphc.gov.in |
| Source 2 | aphc.gov.in |
| Source 3 | aphc.gov.in |
| Source 4 | aphc.gov.in |
