AP High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Apply Offline by 15 Oct

High Court of Andhra Pradesh (AP High Court) has released Notification No. 364/2026, dated 30 September 2026, for 10 vacancies of District Judge (Entry Level), under direct recruitment. Candidates aged 35 to 45 years, holding a Law Degree with not less than 7 years' practice as an Advocate or equivalent Judicial Service experience, can apply offline until 15 October 2026. Selected District Judges will be posted across the judicial districts of Andhra Pradesh, exercising original and appellate civil and criminal jurisdiction as prescribed under the Judicial Service Rules. The AP High Court District Judge 2026 selection process comprises a Computer Based Screening Test, a Main Written Examination, and a Viva Voce. Monthly salary for AP High Court District Judge (Entry Level) 2026 ranges from ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660, with an application fee of ₹1,500 for OC/BC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates for AP High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from aphc.gov.in, fill it carefully, attach a crossed Demand Draft for the application fee along with testimonials, and send it to the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati, Guntur District, PIN-522239, before the closing date of 15 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since age relaxation of 3 years applies to SC/ST/Backward Classes/Economically Weaker Sections candidates.

Degree in Law from a recognised university, with not less than 7 years' practice as an Advocate, or equivalent Judicial Service experience of 7 years or more.

Minimum 35 years, Maximum 45 years

• District Judge (Entry Level) — Degree in Law from a recognised university, with not less than 7 years' continuous practice as an Advocate at the Bar, or equivalent Judicial Service experience of 7 years or more
• Age: Minimum 35 years, Maximum 45 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/Backward Classes/Economically Weaker Sections — 3 years
• Application Fee: ₹1,500 (OC/BC/EWS); ₹750 (SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
• Job Type: Direct Recruitment, Full Time, Judicial Service

₹1,500 (OC/BC/EWS); ₹750 (SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 per month

1. Read the official AP High Court District Judge (Entry Level) Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website: https://aphc.gov.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and professional experience details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including Law Degree certificate, Bar Council enrolment, experience certificates, and ID proof.
5. Prepare a crossed Demand Draft for the applicable application fee, in favour of the prescribed authority as specified in the notification.
6. Send the completed application form, Demand Draft, and testimonials to the Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu, Amaravati, Guntur District, PIN-522239, through Speed Post/Registered Post.
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 15 October 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference, before the Computer Based Screening Test stage.