High Court of Andhra Pradesh Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3400+ Posts
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📌 Recruitment Overview at a Glance
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) |
| Post Names | Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Typist, Office Subordinate, Process Server, etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 3,400+ Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 - ₹80,910 / Month (Post-wise) |
| Apply Direct Link | Click Here to Apply ↓ |
Home District Posting
Get posted in your own district judiciary courts within Andhra Pradesh.
Low Qualification
Huge number of vacancies available for 7th Pass, 10th Pass, and Inter candidates.
High Security
Secure permanent state government job with excellent allowances and respect.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Detailed Notification Release | 10th April 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 15th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 15th May 2026 |
| CBT Examination Date | June 2026 |
💳 Application Fee Breakdown
| Category | Application Fee (Per Post) |
|---|---|
| Open Category (OC) / BC / EWS | ₹800/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen | ₹400/- |
*Note: If a candidate applies for multiple posts (e.g., Junior Assistant + Typist), they must pay the application fee separately for each post.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 Years for PH candidates.
Educational Qualification by Post:
| Name of the Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Assistant / Field Assistant | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. |
| Stenographer Grade-III / Typist | Degree + Typewriting Higher Grade (English/Telugu). |
| Copyist / Examiner | Intermediate or equivalent examination. |
| Process Server | 10th Class (SSC) Passed. |
| Office Subordinate | 7th Class Passed / 10th Class Passed. |
💼 Tentative Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Expected Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Subordinate | ~ 1500 Posts |
| Junior Assistant | ~ 600 Posts |
| Process Server | ~ 400 Posts |
| Typist & Stenographer | ~ 350 Posts |
| Field Asst, Copyist, Examiner | ~ 550 Posts |
| Total Grand Vacancies | 3,400+ Posts |
📈 Salary & Career Growth
💰 Post-Wise Pay Scale
- Junior Assistant / Field Assistant: ₹25,220/- to ₹80,910/-
- Stenographer Grade-III: ₹25,220/- to ₹80,910/-
- Typist / Copyist / Examiner: ₹22,460/- to ₹72,810/-
- Process Server: ₹22,460/- to ₹72,810/-
- Office Subordinate: ₹20,000/- to ₹61,960/-
👨💼 Job Profile & Location
Selected candidates will be placed under the AP District Judiciary service. They will be assigned to various District Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Junior Civil Judge Courts across Andhra Pradesh. Promotions are internal, allowing an Office Subordinate to gradually write departmental exams and become a Junior Assistant or higher.
⚙️ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test (only for Steno/Typist) and Document Verification.
Written Examination Pattern
*Great News: There is NO negative marking in the AP High Court CBT examination.
| Sections | Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Note: For the post of Office Subordinate, the English section is replaced with "Mental Ability" (10-40 Marks depending on the exact AP High Court 2026 official paper setup).
📚 Complete Subject-Wise Syllabus
General Knowledge Syllabus
- Indian Art, Culture, Dance & Music
- Indian History & Indian National Movement
- Geography of India & Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Economy of India & AP
- General Science & Everyday Observations
- Current Affairs (National, International & AP State)
General English Syllabus
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms, Antonyms & Vocabulary
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Active/Passive Voice & Direct/Indirect Speech
🎯 Expected Qualifying Cut-Off Marks
To even be considered for the merit list, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks out of 80 in the CBT exam.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| Open Category (OC) / EWS | 40% marks |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 35% marks |
| SC / ST / PH Categories | 30% marks |
⚠️ Common Mistakes & Documents Required
AP High Court is extremely strict regarding application document uploads. Formatting your photo incorrectly is the #1 reason for form rejection.
Avoid These Rejection Reasons:
- Wrong Photo Size: Uploading a photo above 50KB or taking a selfie instead of a passport format.
- Capital Signature: Signing your name in block letters (ALL CAPS).
- Blurry Documents: Uploading blurry 10th or Degree certificates.
Required Document Sizes:
- 📷 Photograph: 20KB to 50KB (JPG/JPEG)
- ✍️ Signature: 10KB to 20KB (Black ink only)
📥 Important Direct Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the last date to apply?
The expected last date to submit the online application and fee is 15th May 2026.
Q. What is the AP High Court Junior Assistant salary?
The basic pay scale is ₹25,220/- to ₹80,910/- plus standard allowances.
Q. Is there any negative marking in the AP High Court exam?
No, usually there is NO negative marking in the computer-based test conducted for these AP High Court district judiciary posts.
Q. Can intermediate pass candidates apply?
Yes! Intermediate candidates are fully eligible to apply for the Examiner and Copyist posts.