Andhra Pradesh High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has recently released multiple recruitment notifications for judicial positions, providing significant career opportunities for aspiring legal professionals. This blog provides a detailed overview of the latest recruitment drive, application process, eligibility criteria, and important dates to help candidates successfully navigate the selection process.

Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment Notification

The Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati has issued Notification No. 5/2025-RC, dated 14.02.2025, inviting applications for Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions. This recruitment offers 50 vacancies, distributed as follows:

Direct Recruitment: 40 posts
Recruitment by Transfer: 10 posts

Vacancy and Reservation Details

Direct Recruitment

Category	Number of Posts
OC	4 (including 4 for Women and 2 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – Orthopedically Handicapped for the lower portion of the body)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	9 (including 3 for Women)
BC-A	3 (including 1 for Woman)
BC-B	3 (including 1 for Woman)
BC-C	2
BC-D	2
BC-E	2
SC	4
ST	1
Total	40

Recruitment by Transfer

Category	Number of Posts
OC	7
SC	1
ST	2
Total	10

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	20.02.2025
Online Application Last Date	17.03.2025
Hall Ticket Download	07.04.2025 – 16.04.2025
Screening Test (CBT)	16.04.2025
Question Paper & Preliminary Key Release	22.04.2025

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Direct Recruitment: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Indian university.
Recruitment by Transfer: Candidates must possess a Law Degree and should be a confirmed member or approved probationer in any of the designated service categories.

Age Limit

Direct Recruitment: Maximum 35 years as of 01.02.2025
- Relaxation:
  - SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years
  - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
  - Defense service members: Deduction of actual service period
Recruitment by Transfer: Maximum 48 years as of 01.02.2025

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹77,840 to ₹1,36,520 per month, making it a lucrative judicial career opportunity.

Selection Process

Screening Test

Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 multiple-choice questions
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% and above (shortlisted in 1:10 ratio for the written examination)
Marks obtained will not count toward the final merit list

Written Examination

Consists of three papers, each of 100 marks and 3 hours duration:

Paper I: Civil Laws
Paper II: Criminal Laws
Paper III: English Translation (25 marks) & Essay Writing (75 marks)

Viva Voce (Interview)

Carries 50 marks
Candidates absent for the interview will be disqualified

Minimum Marks for Final Selection

Category	Minimum Aggregate Marks Required
General/EWS	60%
BC	55%
SC/ST/PwD	50%

Syllabus Overview

Civil Laws

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Indian Easements Act, 1882
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Limitation Act, 1963
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Civil Rules of Practice
Registration Act, 1908
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Criminal Laws

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Criminal Rules of Practice
A.P. Excise Act, 1968
A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Application & Examination Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/EWS/BC	₹1,500/-
SC/ST/PwD (AP candidates only)	₹750/-

Mode of Payment: Online
Non-refundable

Examination Centers

The Screening Test will be conducted in:

Guntur
Kurnool
Rajahmundry
Tirupati
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam

The Written Examination venue will be announced after the Screening Test results.

Conclusion

The Andhra Pradesh High Court’s recruitment for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to establish a career in the judiciary. Understanding the eligibility criteria, selection process, and syllabus can help candidates prepare effectively.

Mark your calendars and start preparing today! For official notifications and updates, visit the High Court’s website.

Best wishes to all aspirants!

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