Andhra Pradesh Higher Judicial Service – District Judge (Entry Level) 2025
The AP District Judge Exam is the recruitment test for the Andhra Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (District Judge). This page provides up-to-date details on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, important dates, and official notifications to help candidates prepare effectively.
Official Notification(pdf)
AP Judicial Service Rules (pdf to be uploaded)
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: Must possess a Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
Advocacy Experience: At least 7 years of active practice as an Advocate as of 12 March 2025.
Age Limit:
Minimum: 35 years
Maximum: 45 years as of 1 March 2025
Relaxation: 3 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates.
Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen of good moral character and sound health.
Disqualifications:
Conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude.
Dismissal or removal from service
More than one living spouse.
Debarment by any Public Service Commission.
Exam Pattern:
Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective Type)
100 multiple choice questions (100 marks, 2 hours)
Qualifying marks: 40
Shortlisting: Top candidates in 1:10 ratio for Written Exam
Stage 2: Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
Three papers – each 100 marks, 3 hours duration
Paper I: Constitution & Civil Law
Paper II: Criminal Law
Paper III: English – Translation (25 marks) & Essay Writing (75 marks)
Stage 3: Viva Voce (Oral Interview)
Maximum marks: 50
SYLLABUS FOR THE SCREENING TEST AND WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Paper I – Constitution & Civil Law:
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013
The Tenancy Laws including Land Reforms and Ceiling
The Constitution of India, Administrative Law
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
The A.P. Prohibition Act, 1995
The Laws on Inheritance, Succession, Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, Guardianship and Custody including incountry and intercountry Adoptions.
The Family Courts Act.
The Indian Easements Act, 1882
The Law of Torts
The Limitation Act, 1963
The Law Relating to Intellectual Property
The Stamps & Registration Act
The Sale of Goods Act
The Guardian & Wards Act
The Indian Trusts Act
Paper II – Criminal Law:
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
The Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989).
The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Section 138 to 147)
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
The A.P. Excise Act, 1968
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The Electricity Act, 2003
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
The Arms Act
The Forest Act
Paper III – English:
Translation from Telugu to English (25 marks) and Essay Writing on legal topics (75 marks).
Application Process:
Application Mode: Offline
Application Form: Provided in notification annexure
Application Fee:
₹1,500 – OC, BC, and EWS candidates
₹800 – SC and ST candidates
Payment Mode: Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar (Recruitment), High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Nelapadu – Amaravati.
Submission Address:
Chief Secretary to Government,
General Administration (SC.F.) Department,
Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravati,
Guntur District – 522238.
Selection Process Summary:
Screening Test → Written Examination →
Viva Voce
Shortlisting at each stage based on merit and qualifying marks
Final selection based on aggregate marks (Written + Viva)
All appointments subject to character verification and medical fitness.
