Andhra Pradesh · Civil Judge (Junior Division), Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service
Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts
Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service (Civil Judge, Junior Division) Examination
- 3
- Stages
- 5
- Past papers
- 22
- Acts in syllabus
- 425
- Mains questions
- 30
- Posts (2023)
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh recruits Civil Judges (Junior Division) under the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial (Service & Cadre) Rules, 2007, by direct recruitment and by transfer from eligible court and prosecution staff. Selection runs through a computer-based screening test for shortlisting, a written examination of three papers (Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, English translation and essay) and a viva-voce.
- Conducted by
- High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati
- Official website
- hc.ap.nic.in
- Language
- Written examination answered in English only, except the translation test (English and Telugu).
- Final selection
- Screening test marks are not counted. Candidates qualify for viva-voce by scoring not less than 55% in each paper and 60% in aggregate in the written examination (OC/EWS), 50% and 55% (Backward Classes), 45% and 50% (SC/ST). Final selection needs 60% (OC/EWS), 55% (BC, direct recruitment) or 50% (SC/ST) aggregate in written examination plus viva-voce.
- Last advertisement
- 2023: 30 posts · 24 posts by direct recruitment and 6 by transfer; pay scale Rs. 77,840 - 1,36,520; fee Rs. 1,500 (Rs. 750 for SC/ST/PH of Andhra Pradesh) (per Advertisement 2025.pdf (contains Notification No. 03/2023-RC); the next cycle may differ)
Exam pattern and stages
- Screening test (computer based): Objective test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, used only to shortlist; candidates scoring 40% or more are shortlisted in the ratio 1:10 of vacancies and the marks are not counted in the final merit.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Screening test minimum 40% to be shortlisted; candidates with identical marks are all called 100 100 2 hours - Written examination: Three papers of 100 marks each, 3 hours each, answered in English except the translation test; qualifying marks apply to each paper and to the aggregate.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Paper I: Civil Laws 100 3 hours Paper II: Criminal Laws 100 3 hours Paper III: English translation and essay translation test 25 marks (English to Telugu and Telugu to English), essay on a legal subject 75 marks 100 3 hours - Viva-voce: 50 marks; qualified candidates are called in the ratio 1:3 of vacancies; absence means disqualification.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Viva-voce 50
Syllabus
Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.
Civil Laws (screening test and written examination)
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Read the act
- Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Read the act
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Read the act
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 · Read the act
- Indian Easements Act, 1882 · Read the act
- Specific Relief Act, 1963 · Read the act
- Limitation Act, 1963 · Read the act
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882 · Read the act
- Civil Rules of Practice
- Registration Act, 1908 and Indian Stamp Act, 1899 · Read the act
- A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Read the act
Criminal Laws (screening test and written examination)
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Read the act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Read the act
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Read the act
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Read the act
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 · Read the act
- Criminal Rules of Practice
- A.P. Excise Act, 1968
- A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 · Read the act
Paper III: English translation and essay
- Translation from English to Telugu and from Telugu to English (25 marks)
- Essay writing on a legal subject (75 marks)
Bare Acts for this exam
22 acts tagged for Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge. Each opens section by section, free to read.
Central acts
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Constitution of India
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Easements Act, 1882
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Registration Act, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Andhra Pradesh acts
- Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (coming soon)
- Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974 (coming soon)
Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA
Previous year papers
5 prelims papers, 2011 to 2024. All Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge papers by year
2024
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Prelims 2024 100 questions · attempt online
2021
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Prelims 2021 100 questions · attempt online
2016
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Prelims 2016 99 questions · attempt online
2012
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Prelims 2012 99 questions · attempt online
2011
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Prelims 2011 100 questions · attempt online
Mains questions
425 mains questions with model answers for Andhra Pradesh and all-India judiciary mains. Open the mains question bank
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Law from a university established by law in India (direct recruitment). For recruitment by transfer: law degree plus confirmed status or approved probation in listed High Court, judicial ministerial, prosecution, Law Department and Legislature cadres. Direct recruitment: below 35 years on 1 March 2023 (per the 2023 notification), relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, Backward Classes and EWS and by 10 years for locomotor-disabled persons; defence service is excluded when computing age. Recruitment by transfer: below 48 years. Citizen of India Good character and sound health Not dismissed from service or convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude Not more than one spouse living
Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.
Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge: frequently asked questions
- What is the pattern of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge exam?
- Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service (Civil Judge, Junior Division) Examination has 3 stages. Screening test (computer based): Objective test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, used only to shortlist; candidates scoring 40% or more are shortlisted in the ratio 1:10 of vacancies and the marks are not counted in the final merit. Papers: Screening test: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Written examination: Three papers of 100 marks each, 3 hours each, answered in English except the translation test; qualifying marks apply to each paper and to the aggregate. Papers: Paper I: Civil Laws: 100 marks, 3 hours; Paper II: Criminal Laws: 100 marks, 3 hours; Paper III: English translation and essay: 100 marks, 3 hours. Viva-voce: 50 marks; qualified candidates are called in the ratio 1:3 of vacancies; absence means disqualification. Papers: Viva-voce: 50 marks.
- In which language is the Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge exam held?
- Written examination answered in English only, except the translation test (English and Telugu).
- Who is eligible for Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge?
- Bachelor's degree in Law from a university established by law in India (direct recruitment). For recruitment by transfer: law degree plus confirmed status or approved probation in listed High Court, judicial ministerial, prosecution, Law Department and Legislature cadres. Direct recruitment: below 35 years on 1 March 2023 (per the 2023 notification), relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, Backward Classes and EWS and by 10 years for locomotor-disabled persons; defence service is excluded when computing age. Recruitment by transfer: below 48 years. Citizen of India Good character and sound health Not dismissed from service or convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude Not more than one spouse living The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
- Where is the Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge notification published?
- High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, hc.ap.nic.in. Check it for the current cycle.
- Which bare acts are in the Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge syllabus?
- 22 acts are tagged for Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge here, including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and more. Each can be read section by section.
- Which Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge previous year papers are available?
- 5 papers from 2011 to 2024: 5 prelims papers to attempt online with answers.
Facts on this page are read from Advertisement 2025, Exam Notification (Notification No. 9/2020-RC, 2021), Syllabus and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.