Andhra Pradesh: Recruitment for 119 Civil Judge posts; who is eligible to apply and what is the deadline?
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued a notification for the recruitment of 119 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. This recruitment drive is significant for law graduates aspiring to work with the High Court. These positions will be filled through direct recruitment and transfer.
Out of the total 119 posts, 96 will be filled via direct recruitment, while 23 will be filled through transfer. The direct recruitment posts include vacancies for the Open Competition category as well as reserved categories such as EWS, Backward Classes, SC, and ST. Provisions have also been made for women and differently-abled candidates.
**How many posts are there for transfer?**
Of the 23 posts to be filled via transfer, 18 fall under the Open Competition category. Additionally, there is one post each for SC Group-I and SC Group-III, and three posts for ST candidates. Candidates are advised to consult the official notification for a detailed breakdown of category-wise vacancies.
**What is the application deadline?**
The online application process for the Civil Judge posts began on October 1, 2026. Interested candidates can apply until October 26, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official website of the Andhra Pradesh High Court; applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
**Who is eligible to apply?**
Applicants must hold a law degree (LLB) from a recognized university or institution. Candidates are advised to carefully review all eligibility criteria outlined in the official notification before applying.
**What is the age limit?**
The maximum age limit for direct recruitment is 35 years. For appointments via transfer, the maximum age limit is 48 years. Age will be calculated as of September 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the maximum age limit as per the rules.
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for the post are also required to pay an online application fee. The fee is set at ₹1,500 for General, EWS, and Backward Class candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are required to pay ₹750.
How will the selection take place?
The selection process will involve multiple stages. Initially, applications will be scrutinized. Subsequently, a screening test (computer-based examination), a written examination, and a viva-voce will be conducted. The final merit list will be prepared based on these stages.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates appointed as Civil Judge (Junior Division) will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹77,840 to ₹1,36,520. Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification issued by the Andhra Pradesh High Court for complete information regarding other recruitment terms, the exam pattern, required documents, and the application process.
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