High Court of Andhra Pradesh
Permanent

AP High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
District Judge (Entry Level)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10 Posts
Pay Scale
₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 per month
Age Limit
35 to 45 Years as on 01/09/2026
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29Amaravati5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: Degree in Law (LL.B./B.L.) from a recognized university.
Experience: Not less than 7 years of active continuous practice as an Advocate as on 30.09.2026; OR combined standing/experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate, Judicial Officer, or Assistant/Additional Public Prosecutor.
Age Limit: 35 to 45 years as on 01/09/2026 (relaxable by 3 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS up to 48 years).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must have completed 35 years of age and not completed 45 years of age as on 01.09.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates (up to 48 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Computer Based Screening Test (1:10 Ratio Shortlisting)

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination (Paper-I Civil Law, Paper-II Criminal Law, Paper-III English Translation & Essay)

OfflineMerit Scored

Viva Voce Interview (1:3 Ratio)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted in three stages: (1) Computer Based Screening Test of 100 marks (2 hours, qualifying mark 40%) for shortlisting candidates at a 1:10 ratio; (2) Written Examination consisting of Paper-I (Constitution & Civil Law, 100 marks), Paper-II (Criminal Law, 100 marks), and Paper-III (English Translation & Legal Essay, 100 marks, qualifying only at 40%); (3) Viva Voce (50 marks) for candidates shortlisted at a 1:3 ratio. Final merit is computed solely from Paper-I, Paper-II, and Viva Voce marks (Total 250 marks).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Screening Test (Objective CBT - 1:10 Ratio)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

None (100 multiple choice objective type questions; 40% qualifying marks)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Constitution, Civil Laws & Criminal Laws100100
Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (Descriptive - 3 Papers)

Total Duration

540 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking (Descriptive theory papers)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Paper-I: Constitution and Civil Law10100
Paper-II: Criminal Law10100
Paper-III: English (Translation 40 Marks + Legal Essay 60 Marks) [Qualifying Only]5100
Total25300
Exam Tier / Mode

Viva Voce Interview (1:3 Ratio)

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Oral Interview & Judicial Knowledge Assessment150

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

District Judges (Entry Level) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service serve as Principal District & Sessions Judges, Additional District Judges, Family Court Judges, and Special Judges (POCSO/NDPS/CBI/ACB) across district courts in Andhra Pradesh. As the highest judicial officers at the district level, appointee duties include adjudicating complex original civil suits of unlimited pecuniary jurisdiction, trying major sessions criminal trials (including capital offences), hearing appellate and revisional matters, and exercising administrative superintendence over the subordinate judiciary, ministerial staff, and court complexes within the judicial district. Court sessions function from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on working days, followed by extensive chamber work, judgment writing, and administrative meetings. District Judges are entitled to designated official bungalows, camp clerks, official staff car with driver, high-security protocol, and comprehensive medical allowances.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is permanent and pensionable in the Andhra Pradesh Higher Judicial Service subject to successful completion of a 2-year probation period. Postings and periodic rotational transfers (generally every 3 years) are governed by the Full Court of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh across district headquarters.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

District Judges (Entry Level) represent the entry point to the Higher Judicial Service (Super Time Scale / Selection Grade). Career progression includes promotion to District Judge (Selection Grade) and District Judge (Super Time Scale). Highly rated and meritorious District Judges in the zone of consideration are elevated to the Bench of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh under Article 217(2)(a) of the Constitution of India based on ACR gradings, judgment quality, and Supreme Court Collegium recommendations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Candidates must possess at least 7 years of continuous active standing as an Advocate / Judicial Officer / Public Prosecutor as on 30.09.2026.
  • Candidates must submit an original Practice Certificate issued by their Bar Association and proof of regular court appearance, along with statements of cases handled independently and with seniors.
  • Applications must be submitted in the prescribed physical proforma accompanied by a crossed Demand Draft (₹1,500/- for OC/BC/EWS; ₹750/- for SC/ST/PwBD) drawn in favour of 'Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati' payable at Nelapadu.
  • The application packet must reach the Registrar (Recruitment) by 15.10.2026 up to 5:00 PM via Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier with the envelope superscribed as 'Application for appointment to the post of District Judge (Entry Level) in the A.P. State Judicial Service under Direct Recruitment'.
  • Paper-III (English Translation & Essay) requires a minimum 40% in each part to qualify, but its marks do not count towards the final selection merit.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • OC2
  • EWS2
  • BC-B1
  • BC-C1
  • BC-E1
  • SC1
  • ST2
Total Vacancies10 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Scale of pay for the post of District Judge (Entry Level) is ₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660 plus admissible judicial allowances as per Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2026.

Pay scale of ₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660 under Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service & Cadre) Rules, 2026.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application proforma and hall ticket format from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh portal at aphc.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications from SSC to Law Degree, Bar Council enrolment number, and date of enrolment.
  3. Furnish detailed particulars of cases handled independently and with a senior, along with original statements of written arguments/judgments reflecting the candidate's name.
  4. Obtain an original Practice Certificate from the concerned Bar Association and have the passport-size photograph attested by the Presiding Officer / Principal District Judge.
  5. Obtain a crossed Demand Draft (₹1,500/- for OC/BC/EWS or ₹750/- for SC/ST/PwBD) drawn in favour of 'Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati' payable at Nelapadu.
  6. Enclose self-attested copies of birth proof (SSC), Law Degree, Bar Council certificate, community/NCL/EWS certificate, and two testimonials from respectable persons.
  7. Superscribe the envelope with 'Application for appointment to the post of District Judge (Entry Level) in the A.P. State Judicial Service under Direct Recruitment' and send it via Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to: Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Nelapadu, Guntur District, PIN – 522239, Andhra Pradesh. The application must arrive before 15 October 2026 (5:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹1,500/- for OC/BC/EWS candidates; ₹750/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates payable by crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Registrar(Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati' payable at Nelapadu.

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The filled physical application proforma along with demand draft and self-attested documents must reach the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Nelapadu, Amaravati by 15 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

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