High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh District Judge (Entry Level) Direct Recruitment 2026
- AP High Court
- Andhra Pradesh
- Prescribed Physical Application With Attested Enclosures And Crossed Demand Draft, Sent To The Registrar (Recruitment).
Application deadline
15 October 2026
3 days leftDeadline for receipt of complete applications
Posted 30 September 2026
Postal application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 10
- Qualification
- Law degree, supported by an attested BL/LLB degree…
- Age
- 35 - 45 years
- Pay
- ₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Apply mode
- Prescribed Physical Application With Attested Enclosures And Crossed…
- Reference
- 364/2026
Overview
Applications are invited for 10 District Judge (Entry Level) posts under the 25% direct recruitment quota in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
Positions & vacancies
10 vacancies across 1 post
Andhra Pradesh
- Age
- 35 - 45 years
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years
Location-wise vacancy breakdown
Listed breakdown totals 6 of 10 vacancies. Remaining seats are not itemized in the published location/category breakdown.
| Location | EWS | ST | BC-B | BC-C | BC-E | EWS Women | OC | SC Group-III | ST Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Eligibility
Common Appointment Requirements
Common requirements apply together with one qualifying experience pathway and the stated age conditions.
Education
Law degree, supported by an attested BL/LLB degree certificate. The document-enclosure section requests a Law Degree, and the application checklist specifies BL/LLB.
Other
- Indian citizenship. Non-citizens are disqualified.
- Good character and freedom from infirmity rendering the candidate unfit for appointment. The declaration also addresses sound health, active habits, character and antecedents.
- Not subject to any disqualification listed in the notification. Complete disqualifications, including the full-time salaried Law Officer exclusion, are preserved in the disqualifications content section.
Alternative Seven-Year Experience Pathways
All pathways use 30 September 2026 as the experience cutoff.
Alternative 1 of 3. At least seven years of practice as an Advocate as on 30 September 2026. Alternative pathway under clause I(i)(a).
Alternative 2 of 3. A current or former Judicial Service member with combined standing or experience of at least seven years as an Advocate or Judicial Officer as on 30 September 2026. Alternative pathway under clause I(i)(a)(i).
Alternative 3 of 3. Assistant Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor or Public Prosecutor with at least seven years of combined Advocate standing or qualifying service as on 30 September 2026. Alternative pathway under clause I(i)(a)(ii).
Salary & benefits
₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660
Scale of pay as stated; no payment period or allowance details are specified.
Selection process
- 1
Computer-based Screening Test, if conducted
Conditional on application volume. One hundred objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in two hours. Candidates scoring at least 40% are shortlisted at 1:10 against vacancies, including all candidates tied at the relevant category cutoff. Marks do not count toward final merit.
- 2
Written Examination
Three papers of 100 marks and three hours each: Constitution and Civil Law; Criminal Law; and English Translation and Essay Writing. Answers must be in English except translation. Paper III is qualifying only, requiring 40% in each part. Category-specific Paper I/II and aggregate thresholds apply for viva voce eligibility.
- 3
Viva voce
Carries 50 marks. Successful Written Examination candidates are called at 1:3 against vacancies, including all candidates tied at the cutoff. Absence disqualifies the candidate.
- 4
Original certificate verification
Produce all original certificates on the day of viva voce. Failure to produce a required certificate results in rejection without further correspondence.
- 5
Antecedent verification
Provisional selection is subject to verification of antecedents. Selection alone does not confer a right to appointment.
Important dates
Application deadline
15 Oct 2026
5:00 PM
Other important dates
- Notification date30 September 2026
- A current or former Judicial Service member with combined standing or experience of at least seven years as an Advocate or Judicial Officer as on 30 September 2026.30 September 2026
- Assistant Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor or Public Prosecutor with at least seven years of combined Advocate standing or qualifying service as on 30 September 2026.30 September 2026
- At least seven years of practice as an Advocate as on 30 September 2026.30 September 2026
- Age eligibility cutoff1 September 2026
- Qualifying experience cutoff30 September 2026
Application fee
OC
₹1,500
BC
₹1,500
EWS
₹1,500
SC
₹750
ST
₹750
PwBD
₹750
Crossed Demand Draft payable at Nelapadu in favour of Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati. Enclose with the application. Non-refundable.
How to apply
- 1
Download form
Use the prescribed application form included in the notification. The form and other details are also available on https://aphc.gov.in.
URL: https://aphc.gov.in/docs/notification_1790770747_0.pdf
Open link - 2
Postal application
Send the signed prescribed application, Gazetted Officer-attested eligibility documents and testimonials, required originals and crossed Demand Draft to arrive no later than 15 October 2026 at 5 PM. Superscribe the cover: Application for appointment to the post of District Judge (Entry Level) in the A.P. State Judicial Service under Direct Recruitment. The High Court is not responsible for postal/courier delays.
Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Nelapadu, Guntur District, PIN 522239, Andhra Pradesh
Postal application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
A conditional computer-based Screening Test of 100 objective questions for 100 marks and two hours may shortlist candidates at 1:10, with a 40% threshold and inclusion of tied candidates. The Written Examination has three 100-mark, three-hour papers. Paper III is qualifying only. Eligible candidates are called for a 50-mark viva voce at 1:3, including cutoff ties. Selection uses Paper I, Paper II and viva voce with category-specific minimum marks, followed by document and antecedent verification.
Eligibility notes
Seven years of qualifying standing or experience is assessed as on 30 September 2026. Age is assessed separately as on 1 September 2026: completed 35 years and not completed 45 years, with three-year upper-age relaxation for persons claiming SC/ST/BC/EWS reservation. Indian citizenship, good character and fitness are required. The notification lists disqualifications involving service dismissal/removal/compulsory retirement, convictions, debarment, influence, marital circumstances, misconduct, unsuccessful probation, doubtful integrity and disciplinary punishment. Full-time salaried Law Officers in the specified Government or statutory-body employment are ineligible.
Application instructions
Complete and sign the prescribed form. Enclose eligibility certificates and testimonials attested by a Gazetted Officer, required original practice and case statements, and the crossed Demand Draft. Send to the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Nelapadu, Guntur District, PIN 522239, Andhra Pradesh, to arrive by 15 October 2026 at 5 PM. Superscribe the cover: Application for appointment to the post of District Judge (Entry Level) in the A.P. State Judicial Service under Direct Recruitment. The application photograph must have been taken within the last six months and be attested by the concerned Presiding Officer/Principal District Judge.
Important notes
BC-E selection is subject to the outcome of Civil Appeal Nos. 2628-2637/2010. The High Court may vary vacancies or cancel the notification without reasons. No TA/DA is payable for the Screening Test, Written Examination or viva voce. Exam schedules are not stated. Candidates must monitor the official website. Postal/courier delays do not excuse late receipt. Provisional selection is subject to antecedent verification and does not confer a right to appointment.
Official documents
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