Candidates must hold a recognized Degree in Law (LL.B.) and must have completed not less than 3 years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service by 31st March, 2026. Candidates facing disciplinary charges or punishments, or those having doubtful integrity in any year, are disqualified.
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APHC Civil Judge Senior Division Exam 2026
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Sep. 17, 2026Civil Judge (Senior Division)
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Vacancies
16
Pay Scale
Rs. 1,11,000 - 1,63,030 per month
Age Limit
Min 3 Years Service as Civil Judge (Jr Div)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 17, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Eligibility is determined by minimum 3 years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) as on 31st March, 2026. Age as on 01.09.2026 is recorded in the proforma as per SSC or equivalent records.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Computer Based Screening Test (CBT)
OnlineQualifying Only
Written Examination (3 Descriptive Papers)
OfflineMerit Scored
Viva Voce (Oral Interview)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection consists of: (1) Computer-based Screening Test of 100 objective MCQs (100 marks, 2 hours, 40% qualifying, shortlisting in 1:10 ratio); (2) Written Examination consisting of Paper-I Civil Laws (100 marks), Paper-II Criminal Laws (100 marks), and Paper-III English Translation & Essay (100 marks, qualifying at 40%); and (3) Viva Voce (50 marks, 1:3 ratio). Candidates must secure minimum 55% in Papers I and II and 60% aggregate in written examination, and minimum 60% aggregate across Written Exam and Viva Voce for final selection.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Computer Based Screening Test (CBT)
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
Nil
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Laws, Criminal Laws & Procedural Rules | 100 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination - Paper I (Civil Laws)
Total Duration
180 Minutes
Negative Marking
Descriptive Evaluation
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Laws (CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Contract, Property, Municipalities, Land Acquisition, etc.) | 10 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination - Paper II (Criminal Laws)
Total Duration
180 Minutes
Negative Marking
Descriptive Evaluation
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws (CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Evidence Act/BSA, NI Act, DV Act, Prize Chits, etc.) | 10 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination - Paper III (English - Qualifying)
Total Duration
180 Minutes
Negative Marking
Descriptive Evaluation
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Translation (English to Telugu & Telugu to English) | 2 | 40 |
| Part-II: Essay Writing on Legal Subjects | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Viva Voce (Oral Interview)
Total Duration
30 Minutes
Negative Marking
Interview Evaluation
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Legal Acumen, Case Law Judgment & Judicial Suitability | — | 50 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Written Examination (Papers I & II Aggregate) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| 2024 | Final Selection (Written + Viva Voce Aggregate) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Senior Civil Judges preside over Senior Civil Judge Courts and Assistant Sessions Courts across Andhra Pradesh. The jurisdiction spans original civil suits without pecuniary limit, land acquisition references, motor accident claims, Hindu marriage and succession disputes, and criminal trials for offences punishable with imprisonment up to 7 to 10 years. Officers manage judicial bench sittings, legal research, judgment writing, and administrative supervision of court staff under High Court administrative oversight.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Station tenure is governed by the transfer policies of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, typically involving rotational postings of 3 years across various judicial districts and sub-divisions in Andhra Pradesh.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Accelerated Promotion through LDCE allows eligible Junior Civil Judges with 3 years service to bypass conventional seniority ladders. From Senior Civil Judge, officers advance to the District Judge cadre (District and Sessions Judge) through either the 25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination quota (upon completing 5 years) or the 65% merit-cum-seniority promotion channel.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge not later than 5:00 PM on October 1, 2026; late submissions will be summarily rejected.
- Judicial officers facing disciplinary charges or currently undergoing punishment for any irregularity in discharging duties are strictly barred from participating in the LDCE.
- Officers who have received adverse entries of doubtful integrity in their Annual Confidential Reports (ACR) in any year are disqualified.
- Attested copies of SSC certificate, Law Degree, Community Certificate (for SC/ST), and authentic Service Certificate issued by the competent authority must accompany the application.
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
- UR12
- SC3
- ST1
Total Vacancies16
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of pay for the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division) is Rs. 1,11,000 - 1,63,030.
Pay Scale of Rs. 1,11,000 - 1,63,030 per month for Civil Judge (Senior Division) as per National Judicial Pay Commission (NJPC) recommendations.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download and print the official application format and Hall Ticket proforma attached to Notification R.O.C.No. 366/2026-RC.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, date of appointment as Civil Judge (Junior Division), length of service, and details of disciplinary proceedings (if any).
- Affix passport-size photographs attested by the concerned Principal District Judge (Unit Head) on the application form and both original and duplicate hall tickets.
- Enclose attested copies of SSC/DOB proof, Law Degree certificate, community certificate (for SC/ST), and authentic Service Certificate in the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division).
- Obtain a Demand Draft for ₹ 1,000/- (OC/EWS/BC) or ₹ 500/- (SC/ST/PwBD) drawn in favour of 'Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati'.
- Submit the complete physical dossier to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge on or before 01.10.2026 not later than 5:00 PM.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Open Category / EWS / BC candidates: ₹ 1,000/-. SC / ST / PwBD candidates: ₹ 500/-. Payment must be made by Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati'.
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Deadline
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4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Computer Based Screening Test (CBT)
OnlineQualifying Only
Written Examination (3 Descriptive Papers)
OfflineMerit Scored
Viva Voce (Oral Interview)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection consists of: (1) Computer-based Screening Test of 100 objective MCQs (100 marks, 2 hours, 40% qualifying, shortlisting in 1:10 ratio); (2) Written Examination consisting of Paper-I Civil Laws (100 marks), Paper-II Criminal Laws (100 marks), and Paper-III English Translation & Essay (100 marks, qualifying at 40%); and (3) Viva Voce (50 marks, 1:3 ratio). Candidates must secure minimum 55% in Papers I and II and 60% aggregate in written examination, and minimum 60% aggregate across Written Exam and Viva Voce for final selection.
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Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service who have completed not less than 3 years of service as of March 31, 2026, and have a clear disciplinary and integrity record, are eligible to apply.
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