Dreaming of a stable career in the judiciary? AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for law graduates. Andhra Pradesh High Court releases 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. The deadline has now been moved to 30 November 2026, so there is still time. That’s all you need to know. Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati is the highest court of Andhra Pradesh. It is responsible for conducting recruitment process to Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. Of the 119 posts, 96 are for direct recruitment and 23 are for recruitment by transfer. A Civil Judge (Junior Division) is the entry-level judge in the state judiciary. Your work will include: Hearing cases and listening to arguments Going through petitions, documents and evidence Writing orders and judgments Keeping court proceedings fair and on schedule Selected candidates begin their service as Trainee Judicial Officers. The training period includes one year at the Judicial Academy, followed by one year of Law Clerkship. Law graduates who got their degree within the preceding one year as on the notification date Maximum age 35 as on 01-09-2026 Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, BC and EWS, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Law degree holders already working in the High Court, district judiciary, prosecution service or the listed law offices Maximum age 48 All applicants must meet the character and conduct requirements specified in the recruitment notification. Check the complete recruitment details, eligibility conditions and application instructions before submitting your form. The prescribed pay scale is ₹77,840–₹1,36,520. During the two-year training and clerkship period, candidates receive 50% of the pay admissible to a Civil Judge, as specified in the notification. After a Positive performance report, you move to the full scale and regular service benefits. The notification doesn’t give exact in-hand salary or HRA figures. These depend on your posting and government rules, so don’t trust random numbers online. Strong knowledge of civil and criminal laws Good English writing Telugu–English translation ability Patience and a calm mind Honesty and sound judgment Keep these scanned and ready: Date of birth or SSC certificate Law degree certificate Community certificate (SC/ST/BC/PwBD/EWS, if you’re claiming it) BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 EWS certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 (family income below ₹8 lakh) Medical Board certificate or Discharge Certificate, if applicable Transfer candidates also need probation proof, the employer’s permission proceedings and a Service and Conduct Certificate. The photo, signature and PDF size limits are shown on the application portal, so follow them exactly. Scan originals in clear, readable quality Name each file simply, like “Degree” or “Category” Check that your name and date of birth match everywhere Keep originals safe, because you’ll need them at verification Uploading an outdated BC or EWS certificate, which may result in the application being considered under the Open category, as applicable. Rushing on the last day, when the site may slow down Choosing screening test centres carelessly Forgetting that edits aren’t allowed after submission Ignoring that the fee is non-refundable Open aphc.gov.in and go to the online application link. Read the official recruitment notification carefully before filling out the application form. Pick your recruitment type and category. Fill in your details and choose three test centres in order of preference. Upload your documents. Pay the fee: ₹1,500 for Open/EWS/BC, ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD. Submit before 11:59 PM on 30 November 2026 and save a copy. Selection has three stages: a Screening Test, a Written Exam and a Viva Voce of 50 marks. The Screening Test is 100 MCQs in 2 hours. You need 40% to be shortlisted. The Written Exam has Civil Laws, Criminal Laws and English papers. For the viva, revise bare acts, practise speaking clearly, and stay confident.Focus on clear, structured and legally accurate answers during the viva voce. The judicial service offers long-term career opportunities, with scope for progression through the district judiciary and increased responsibilities over time. You can check others’ career guides here Respected position in society Job security Structured training before posting A clear pay scale and service benefits Age and eligibility checked Category certificates are recent Documents scanned Fee payment ready Three test centres decided For more latest judicial recruitment notifications, government job updates, law-related vacancies and career opportunities, visit JobKiTyaari and stay updated with the latest job openings.About the Organization
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