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High Court of Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge (Junior Division) 119 Posts Recruitment 2026 Online Application (119 Posts)
📋 Advt No. No.118/2026-RC, dated 25.09.2026🏢 High Court of Andhra Pradesh

⏰ Last Date to Apply Online: 10 November 2026 — jaldi karein!
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No.118/2026-RC, dated 25.09.2026
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High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati has invited Online Application for Civil Judge (Junior Division) 119 Posts (Advt No. No.118/2026-RC, dated 25.09.2026). Total 119 posts are available. Online Application starts on 01 October 2026 and the last date is 10 November 2026. Age limit (Age: to 35 (Direct) / 48 (Transfer), as on 01 September 2026). Candidates must check the complete details given below.

AP High Court Extends Civil Judge Application Deadline

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has extended the last date for submitting online applications for 119 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. As per the extension notice issued on 16 October 2026 (ROC.No.118/2026-RC), candidates can now apply online through aphc.gov.in up to 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The recruitment is being conducted under Notification No.118/2026-RC dated 25.09.2026, governed by the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.

Vacancies, Eligibility and Pay Scale

The recruitment covers 119 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service — 96 through direct recruitment and 23 through recruitment by transfer, with reservations under the AP State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026. A Law Degree is required; fresh law graduates are eligible under the Supreme Court judgment in Bhumika Trust vs. Union of India. The pay scale is Rs.77,840 to Rs.1,36,520 per month.

Selection Process and How to Apply

Selection comprises a screening test (CBT: 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours), a written examination of three papers (Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English — Translation and Essay Writing; 100 marks, 3 hours each) and a viva voce of 50 marks. The fee is Rs.1,500 for OC/EWS/BC and Rs.750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Applications are online only at aphc.gov.in until 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The age limit as on 01.09.2026 is 35 years for direct recruitment and 48 years for transfer, with relaxation for reserved categories.

⏰ Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
01 October 2026
Online Apply Last Date
10 November 2026
Original Last Date
26 October 2026
Extension Notice Date
16 October 2026
💰 Application Fee
OC / EWS / BC
₹1500
SC / ST / PwBD
₹750
🎯 Age Limit
  • Minimum Age: –  |  Maximum Age: 35 (Direct) / 48 (Transfer)
  • Age as on: 01 September 2026
  • Direct Recruitment: not completed 35 years. Transfer: not completed 48 years. Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
  • Age relaxation as per rules.
📋 Vacancy Details
💼 Post Name Total Posts Pay / Remuneration Eligibility
Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Direct Recruitment 96 Rs.77840 – 136520 Law Degree
Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Recruitment by Transfer 23 Rs.77840 – 136520 Law Degree + specified AP service categories
Total 119
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
  • Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Direct Recruitment: Law Degree. Fresh law graduates are eligible as per the Supreme Court judgment in Bhumika Trust vs. Union of India. Candidate must be a citizen of India and of good character.
  • Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Recruitment by Transfer: Law Degree plus service in specified AP categories: High Court service, district judiciary officers (Section Officers/Court Officers/PS/Translators), Senior/Junior Superintendents, assistants, examiners/readers of district courts, APPs/PPs, and Section Officers in Law and Legislature Secretariat Departments.
📝 How to Apply Online
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Visit the official website aphc.gov.in and open the online application portal for Notification No.118/2026-RC.
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Register and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and category details.
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Upload the required documents/certificates as specified in the notification.
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Pay the application fee (Rs.1500 for OC/EWS/BC; Rs.750 for SC/ST/PwBD) through the online payment gateway.
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Submit the form on or before 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
🎯 Selection Process
1
Screening Test (CBT) — 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Candidates securing 40% and above are shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio for the written examination.
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Written Examination — Paper I: Civil Laws, Paper II: Criminal Laws, Paper III: English (Translation and Essay Writing). Each paper carries 100 marks with 3 hours duration.
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Viva Voce — 50 marks. Candidates qualifying the written examination are called for the viva voce.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the last date to apply for the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for online applications has been extended to 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM) vide the extension notice dated 16.10.2026. The original last date was 26 October 2026.
QHow many vacancies are available in the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 119 vacancies in total — 96 under direct recruitment and 23 under recruitment by transfer — with reservation as per the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.
QWho is eligible to apply for the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) post?
A. Candidates must hold a Law Degree. Fresh law graduates are eligible for direct recruitment as per the Supreme Court judgment in Bhumika Trust vs. Union of India. Transfer-route candidates must hold a Law Degree and serve in the eligible AP service categories specified in the notification.
QWhat is the age limit for the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026?
A. Direct recruitment: must not have completed 35 years as on 01.09.2026. Recruitment by transfer: must not have completed 48 years as on 01.09.2026. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
QWhat is the application fee for the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026?
A. Rs.1,500 for OC/EWS/BC candidates and Rs.750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, towards the online application processing fee and examination fee.
QWhat is the selection process for the AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026?
A. Screening test (CBT: 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours), followed by a written examination (three papers of 100 marks each — Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English: Translation and Essay Writing) and a viva voce of 50 marks.
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