Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Examination (Civil Judge Junior Division - Entry Level) 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests
State judicial service examination conducted by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh for appointing judicial officers presiding over civil and criminal courts in subordinate judiciary.
Examination Overview
State judicial service examination conducted by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh for appointing judicial officers presiding over civil and criminal courts in subordinate judiciary.
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Examination (Civil Judge Junior Division - Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination |
| Language of Exam | English, Hindi & State Regional Languages |
| Official Website | https://aphc.gov.in ↗ |
Important Dates & Events
Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati.
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Official Judicial Notification | aphc.gov.in |
| Online Form Filling Window | aphc.gov.in |
| Screening Test (CBT) | Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kurnool |
| Written Examination (Descriptive) | High Court Buildings, Nelapadu, Amaravati |
| Viva-Voce & Selection List | High Court of AP, Amaravati |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
{"stage1":"Screening Test (Computer Based Test: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours, No Negative Marking): Civil Law, Criminal Law & General Knowledge","stage2":"Written Examination (Descriptive: 3 Papers, 100 Marks each, 3 Hours each): Paper 1 Civil Law (100 Marks); Paper 2 Criminal Law (100 Marks); Paper 3 English Translation (25M), Essay on Legal Topic (50M) & Telugu Translation (25M) = 100 Marks","stage3":"Viva-Voce / Interview (50 Marks)"}
| Examination Parameter | Scheme Details | Remarks / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Question Format | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs) | 4 or 5 options per question |
| Evaluation Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet | Centralized Evaluation System |
| Negative Marking Scheme | Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction | Penalized for incorrect responses |
| Language Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages | Language toggle available in CBT |
| Normalization | Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts | Multi-shift normalization applied |
Selection Process & Stages
Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:
Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination
Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.
Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test
Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.
Document Verification & Medical
Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.
Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)
{"min_education":"Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B 3-year or 5-year integrated) from an institution recognized by BCI + Active practice as an Advocate with at least 3 years standing (or meritorious fresh law graduate)","min_age":21,"max_age":35}
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation Norms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Criteria | {"min_education":"Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B 3-year or 5-year integrated) from an institution recognized by BCI + Active practice as an Advocate with at least 3 years standing (or meritorious fresh law graduate)","min_age":21,"max_age":35} | Recognized Board / University required |
| Age Requirement | As specified in official notification (General Category) | SC/ST: +5 Years | OBC: +3 Years | PwD: +10 Years |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India | Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules |
| Language Proficiency | Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge | Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction |
Detailed Syllabus by Subject
{"civil_law":"Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act, Law of Torts, Indian Evidence Act, AP Residential Tenancies Laws","criminal_law":"Indian Penal Code / BNS, Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS, Negotiable Instruments Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Juvenile Justice Act"}
📖 General Studies & Current Affairs
- Current National & International Events
- Indian History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian & World Geography
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights
🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude
- Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)
🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
- Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
- Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting
📝 Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension Passages
- Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check
Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends
Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Examination (Civil Judge Junior Division - Entry Level) based on competitive trends:
| Category | Safe Target Percentage | Preparation Focus | Benchmark Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 75% - 82% | Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant | 90%+ Accuracy |
| OBC / EWS | 70% - 76% | High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language | 88%+ Accuracy |
| SC / ST | 62% - 70% | Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers | 85%+ Accuracy |
| PwD / Ex-SM | 55% - 65% | Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy | 82%+ Accuracy |
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