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INTRODUCTION
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has recently issued several recruitment notifications for various judicial positions, offering significant opportunities for aspiring legal professionals. This blog aims to provide a detailed overview of these notifications, helping candidates understand the application process and requirements
CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION) RECRUITMENT IN ANDHRA PRADESH:
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has recently announced a golden opportunity for aspiring legal professionals—notification No. 5/2025-RC, dated 14.02.2025, invites applications for the coveted posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division). With a total of 50 vacancies, including 40 posts under Direct Recruitment and 10 posts under Recruitment by Transfer, this is a chance for legal enthusiasts to embark on a fulfilling judicial career.
VACANCIES AND RESERVATION BREAKDOWN:
The Direct Recruitment vacancies are distributed as follows:
CATEGORY | NUMBER OF POST |
OC | 4 (including 4 posts for Women and 2 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - Orthopedically Handicapped for the lower portion of the body) |
ECONOMIC WEAKER SECTION | 9 (including 3 posts for Women) |
BC -A | 3 (including 1 post for Woman) |
BC-B | 3 (including 1 post for Woman) |
BC-C | 2 |
BC-D | 2 |
BC-E | 2 |
SC | 4 |
ST | 1 |
TOTAL | 40 |
UNDER RECRUITMENT BY TRANSFER, THE VACANCIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CATEGORY | NUMBER OF POST |
OC | O7 |
SC | 01 |
ST | 02 |
TOTAL | 10 |
IMPORTANT DATES: MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE CRUCIAL DATES:
Details | Date |
Starting Date for submission of online application | 20.02.2025 |
Closing Date for submission of online application | 17.03.2025 |
Download of Hall Tickets for Screening Test | From 07.04.2025 to 16.04.2025 |
Date of Screening Test (Computer-based test) | 16.04.2025 |
Placing of Question Paper and Preliminary Key/Response Sheet | 22.04.2025 |
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
a) Direct Recruitment: Applicants applying under direct recruitment must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law awarded by any University established by Law in India.
b) Recruitment by Transfer: Applicants applying under Recruitment by Transfer must possess a Degree in Law awarded by any University established by Law in India and must be a confirmed member or approved probationer in any one of the specified categories.
The pay scale for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post is between Rs. 77,840 and Rs. 1,36,520, providing a lucrative career path for the selected candidates.
ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES TO APPLY UNDER RECRUITMENT BY TRANSFER :
● Section Officers, Court Officers, Scrutiny Officers, Accounts Officer, Court Masters, Personal Secretaries to Hon'ble Judges, Personal Secretaries to Registrars, Translators, Deputy Section Officers, Overseer, Assistant Section Officers, Computer Operators, Assistant Librarian, U.D. Stenos, Assistants, Readers, Examiners, Telex Operator, Telephone Operator, Typists, and Copyists of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
● Chief Administrative Officers, Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, Stenographers Grade I, II & III, Senior Assistants, Junior Assistants, and Typists of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial and Subordinate Service Rules, 2019.
● Assistant Public Prosecutors, Senior Assistant Public Prosecutors, Additional Public Prosecutors Grade II of Prosecution Services of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
● Section Officers in the Law Department of Secretariat of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
● Section Officers in the Legislature Department of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
● Managers of the Offices of the Advocate General; Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors, Editor, I.L.R. of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
APPLICANTS WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT IF THEY:
● Are not citizens of India.
● Do not have good character or are not free from infirmities that render them unfit for appointment.
● Have been dismissed from service by any High Court, Government, or Local Authority.
● Have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.
● Have been permanently debarred or disqualified by any recruiting authority.
● Attempt to influence the Recruiting Authority.
● Are not of sound health and active habits.
● Have more than one living spouse.
● As women, knowingly marry a person with a living wife.
● Have been arrested in connection with a crime involving moral turpitude.
● The pay scale for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post is between Rs. 77,840 and Rs. 1,36,520, providing a lucrative career path for the selected candidates.
AGE LIMIT:
For Direct Recruitment:
● Applicants should not be over 35 years old as of 01.02.2025. However, there are age relaxations:
o 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
o 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
o The period of service in the defense services will be excluded for those who served in the defense services of the Indian Union.
For Recruitment by Transfer:
● Applicants should not be over 48 years old as of 01.02.2025.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: THE SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES:
a) Screening Test:
● Computer Based Test for 100 marks with 100 multiple-choice questions.
● Duration: 2 hours.
● Applicants scoring 40% and above will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio for the written examination.
● Marks from the screening test will not count toward the final merit list.
b) Written Examination:
● Three papers, each carrying 100 marks with a duration of 3 hours each.
● Questions to be answered in English (except for the translation test).
o Paper-I: Civil Laws
o Paper-II: Criminal Laws
o Paper-III: English Translation Test (25 marks) and Essay Writing Test (75 marks).
MINIMUM MARKS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR VIVA VOCE:
For Direct Recruitment:
● Open Competition/EWS: 55% in each paper and 60% overall.
● Backward Classes: 50% in each paper and 55% overall.
● SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 45% in each paper and 50% overall.
For Recruitment by Transfer:
● Open Competition/Backward Classes: 55% in each paper and 60% overall.
● SC/ST: 45% in each paper and 50% overall.
Viva Voce:
● Carries 50 marks.
● Candidates absent from the Viva Voce will be disqualified.
Merit List:
● Qualified candidates in the ratio of 1:3 of the available vacancies will be called for Viva Voce.
● Candidates with identical cut-off marks will all be invited for Viva Voce.
Minimum Aggregate Marks for Final Selection:
● BC category candidates under direct recruitment: 55% aggregate.
● SC/ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under direct recruitment: 50% aggregate.
● SC/ST candidates under recruitment by transfer: 50% aggregate.
SYLLABUS FOR SCREENING TEST AND WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Civil laws:
1. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
2. The Indian Contract Act, 1872
3. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
4. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
5. The Indian Easements Act, 1882
6. The Specific Relief Act, 1963
7. The Limitation Act, 1963
8. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
9. The Civil Rules of Practice
10. The Registration Act, 1908, and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899
11. The A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905
12. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Criminal Laws:
1. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
The Criminal Rules of Practice
The A.P. Excise Act, 1968 – Regulates liquor and intoxicants in the state.
The A.P. Gaming Act, 1974 – Deals with gambling and gaming regulations.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Focuses on the protection and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law or in need of care.
APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FEE
The application process involves an online fee payment, which varies based on the applicant’s category:
● General, EWS, and BC Categories – ₹1,500/-
● SC/ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – ₹750/- (only applicable to recognized SC/ST candidates from Andhra Pradesh)
The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable, regardless of application rejection or cancellation of the notification.
EXAMINATION CENTERS
The initial stage of the recruitment process involves a Computer-Based Screening Test, conducted at the following centers:
1. Guntur
2. Kurnool
3. Rajahmundry (Rajamahendravaram)
4. Tirupati
5. Vijayawada
6. Visakhapatnam
On declaration of result of Screening Test, the written examination will be held at the venue/s to be specified by the High Court
CONCLUSION
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh's recruitment drive for Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions offers an exciting career path for legal professionals passionate about serving the community and upholding justice. With a thorough understanding of the application process, eligibility criteria, and examination structure, candidates can confidently navigate their way through this competitive selection process.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to embark on a fulfilling judicial career. Make sure to mark the important dates on your calendar and prepare diligently for the screening and written examinations. Good luck to all the aspiring candidates! For more details and updates, visit the High Court's official website https://aphc.gov.in/
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