The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has announced 16 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division) through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). This recruitment is exclusively for eligible Civil Judges (Junior Division) currently serving in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications offline to their respective Principal District Judges on or before 01 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 01 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Exam Date | To be Notified Soon |
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| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
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Application & Examination Fee
| Open Category, EWS and BC | ₹ 1,000/- |
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| SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ₹ 500/- |
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| Pay the fee via Demand Draft (DD) in favour of the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be serving as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
- Must have completed at least three (3) years of service as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Senior Division) |
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| Pay Scale | ₹ 1,11,000 to ₹ 1,63,030/- |
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AP High Court Civil Judge 2026: Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
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| Open Competition (OC) | 12 |
| SC Group-I | 01 |
| SC Group-II | 01 |
| SC Group-III | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 16 Posts |
How to Apply Offline for AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the AP High Court at aphc.gov.in.
- Download Notification R.O.C. No. 366/2026-RC and print the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all the personal, educational, service, and category details carefully in your own handwriting.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form and get it attested by the concerned Unit Head or Principal District Judge.
- Prepare the applicable Demand Draft (DD) in favour of the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati.
- Attach the required documents: Service certificate, appointment order, educational certificates, and community certificates.
- Attach the duly filled Hall Ticket-cum-Identity Card in original and duplicate.
- Sign the completed application with the current date.
- Submit the application package to the office of the concerned Principal District Judge.
- Ensure that your application reaches the concerned office by 5:00 PM on 01 October 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
