The AP High Court has announced the recruitment for the position of Civil Judge (Senior Division) with a total of 16 vacancies. The application process will commence on 17 September 2026 and will close on 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026: 16 Posts, Apply Offline: 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 dates are crucial for the application process and examinations.
| 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 are required to pay an application fee based on their category.
| Category | Application and Examination Fee |
| Open Category, EWS and BC | Rs.1,000 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Rs.500 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) position, candidates must be serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service with a minimum of three years of service as of 31 March 2026. They must also meet the educational and service qualifications as prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
| Eligibility Criteria | 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 ranges from Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Rs.1,11,000 to Rs.1,63,030 |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of multiple stages to assess the candidates’ qualifications and skills.
- Screening test
- Written examination
- Viva voce
- Document verification
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) position.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, only serving officers in the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service can apply for this position.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must produce all original certificates, including the service certificate, appointment order, and applicable educational and community certificates during verification.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: AP हाई कोर्ट
- पद: सिविल जज (सीनियर डिवीजन)
- कुल पद: 16
- योग्यता: तीन साल का अनुभव
- आयु सीमा: निर्दिष्ट नहीं
- अंतिम तिथि: 1 अक्टूबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन आवेदन करें
| AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026: 16 Posts, Apply Offline – Important Links | |
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| aphc.gov.in | Open |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Official Sources | |
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| Source 1 | aphc.gov.in |
