Civil Judge (Junior Division)

Who Should Apply Age Limit : General age limit as per judicial service rules, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 10 years for PwD candidates. Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (LL.B) from any university established by law in India. Domicile & Language: Indian citizens with required proficiency in local laws and language criteria as per AP Judicial Rules. Gender Eligibility: Open to men, women, and eligible candidates satisfying legal qualifications. Law graduates seeking entry into judicial service should apply for this recruitment. Candidates who have completed their law degree or are practicing legal professionals aiming for a judicial appointment will find this examination relevant. Candidates can check their exact age against official cut-off rules using our age calculator . The 119 vacancies advertised for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post provide a direct pathway into state judicial service. Applicants must ensure that all educational degree certificates and identity documents are complete and valid before beginning registration. Salary and Career Growth Pay Scale: ₹77,840 - ₹1,36,520 (First National Judicial Pay Commission / Revised Judicial Scale). Starting Basic Pay: ₹77,840 per month. Estimated In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹95,000 to ₹1,02,000 per month after statutory NPS and tax deductions. Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions carry regular government judicial benefits. In addition to basic pay, officers receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical reimbursement, sumptuary allowance, and utility allowances under judicial service rules. Standard deductions include 10% basic plus DA towards the National Pension System (NPS) along with applicable professional tax and income tax . Career progression advances from Civil Judge (Junior Division) to Senior Civil Judge within 5 to 7 years, with further advancement opportunities to District and Sessions Judge cadre based on merit and seniority. Candidates can use our salary calculator to estimate monthly net pay. How to Apply Follow these steps to submit your application on the official recruitment portal: Visit the High Court of Andhra Pradesh official portal at Click on the Recruitment tab on the homepage and locate the Civil Judge (Junior Division) 2026 notification. Read the full recruitment notification carefully to verify eligibility and document formats. Click on the Online Application link to open the registration page. Register by entering your full name, email address, mobile number, and basic details. Log in using the candidate credentials sent to your registered email and mobile. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, university registration details, and category claims. Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature matching the specified file dimensions. You can use our image resizer tool to adjust image sizes. Pay the application fee of ₹1500 for General/OBC candidates or ₹750 for SC/ST candidates through online payment modes. Submit the completed form, download the generated confirmation page, and print a copy for future reference. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Applications for judicial posts are scrutinized strictly. Avoid these errors to prevent rejection: Incompatible Photo or Signature Uploads: Uploading blurred photos, non-white backgrounds, or signatures in capital letters causes automated rejection. Incomplete Educational Details: Entering incomplete LL.B marks, missing university registration numbers, or incorrect graduation year details. Incorrect Category Claims: Applying under SC, ST, or PwD categories without valid certificates issued by competent authorities in prescribed formats. Age Miscalculation: Claiming age relaxation without supporting documents or entering birth dates that differ from 10th class certificates. Missing Documents at Verification: Failing to present original degree certificates, marksheets, or caste certificates during document verification results in immediate disqualification. Selection Process The recruitment process for AP High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) consists of three sequential stages: Stage 1: Screening Test (Computer Based Test) An objective test containing multiple-choice questions on general law, civil law, criminal law, and constitutional law. This stage shortlists candidates for the main examination. Marks scored in the screening test are qualifying in nature and are not included in the final selection merit list . Stage 2: Main Written Examination A descriptive written examination consisting of written papers on Civil Law, Criminal Law, and Language/Drafting. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each paper to advance to the interview stage. Stage 3: Viva-Voce / Interview An oral interview conducted by a panel to assess legal knowledge, judicial reasoning, and suitability for judicial service. Final Merit List: Final selection is determined by aggregate marks obtained in the

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