- The High Court of Andhra Pradesh is conducting a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for accelerated promotion of serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) to Civil Judge (Senior Division).
- This is not open to advocates, fresh law graduates, or candidates outside the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
- The recruitment is exclusive to eligible Civil Judges (Junior Division) with at least three years of service by 31 March 2026.
- The selection process includes a computer-based screening test (if required), written examination, and viva voce.
- The written exam consists of three papers: Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, and English (Translation & Essay Writing).
- The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II, and viva voce only.
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🎓 Law Degree
Civil Judge (Senior Division) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026
High Court of Andhra Pradesh
Total Vacancies
16
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Apply Deadline
01 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh (APHC) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Law Degree (law-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 16 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹111,000 - ₹163,030 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | At least three years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026. |
| Application Fee | • Open Category, EWS, and BC: Rs. 1,000/- • SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Rs. 500/- |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service.
- Must have completed at least three years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026.
- Must possess the necessary educational and service qualifications prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
- Disqualification: Officers facing disciplinary charges, undergoing punishment for irregularities, or with doubtful integrity are ineligible.
- Must have completed at least three years of service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) by 31 March 2026.
- Must possess the necessary educational and service qualifications prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service rules.
- Disqualification: Officers facing disciplinary charges, undergoing punishment for irregularities, or with doubtful integrity are ineligible.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Computer-based screening test (if required): 100 multiple-choice questions (2 hours duration, 40% qualifying marks).
- Written examination: Three papers (Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English) each of 100 marks (3 hours duration).
- Viva Voce: 50 marks for shortlisted candidates (3 candidates per vacancy).
- Document verification: Original certificates must be produced at the time of viva voce.
- Written examination: Three papers (Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English) each of 100 marks (3 hours duration).
- Viva Voce: 50 marks for shortlisted candidates (3 candidates per vacancy).
- Document verification: Original certificates must be produced at the time of viva voce.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open, EWS, BC, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
📂 Required Documents
- Attested copies of date of birth/SSC certificate and law degree certificate.
- Educational certificates (other than law degree).
- Community certificate (for SC/ST candidates).
- Service certificate and appointment order as Civil Judge (Junior Division).
- Demand Draft for application fee.
- Hall ticket-cum-identity card (original and duplicate).
- Recent passport-size photograph (attested by Unit Head or Principal District Judge).
- All original certificates for verification on the date of viva voce.
- Educational certificates (other than law degree).
- Community certificate (for SC/ST candidates).
- Service certificate and appointment order as Civil Judge (Junior Division).
- Demand Draft for application fee.
- Hall ticket-cum-identity card (original and duplicate).
- Recent passport-size photograph (attested by Unit Head or Principal District Judge).
- All original certificates for verification on the date of viva voce.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Open Category, EWS, and BC: Rs. 1,000/- • SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Rs. 500/-
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE 2026?
There are a total of 16 vacancies for Civil Judge (Senior Division) under the AP High Court LDCE 2026, including reserved categories.
Q.
Who is eligible to apply for the AP High Court Civil Judge LDCE 2026?
Only serving Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service with at least three years of service by 31 March 2026 are eligible.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for AP High Court Civil Judge LDCE 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 1 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Applications received after this time will be rejected.
Q.
What is the application fee for the AP High Court Civil Judge LDCE 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000/- for Open, EWS, and BC categories, and Rs. 500/- for SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Q.
What is the selection process for the AP High Court Civil Judge LDCE 2026?
The selection process includes a computer-based screening test (if required), written examination (three papers), and viva voce. The final merit list is based on marks in Paper-I, Paper-II, and viva voce.