AP Civil Judge Exam

It is a multi-stage recruitment: descriptive written papers in law subjects followed by a viva voce for those who qualify. The written papers require essay-style and problem-based answers, not just ticking options. The High Court notification for the current cycle sets the exact papers, marks and qualifying standards, so read that notification before planning.

The Court fixes the number of papers, marks and duration separately for each recruitment cycle, and these have changed between notifications. Do not rely on figures from older cycles or coaching material. The authoritative numbers appear in the official notification and corrigenda published on the High Court of Andhra Pradesh website.

Some cycles have included an objective screening stage before the descriptive papers, and others have not. Whether wrong answers attract negative marking depends entirely on the notification in force. Check the current notification and any subsequent corrigendum; do not assume the pattern of a previous recruitment will repeat.

It is competitive because seats are few and the written papers demand structured legal writing, not recall alone. Most serious candidates allow twelve to eighteen months of consistent study, with the last three months devoted to revision and answer writing. Prior practice in drafting and court procedure shortens the curve considerably.

There is no limit on the number of attempts as such, but each attempt requires a fresh application in response to a new notification and satisfaction of the age and eligibility conditions applicable then. Age relaxation rules differ by category. Confirm the age limits and relaxation in the current notification.

Start with the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Criminal Procedure alongside the Indian Penal Code, because they interlock and appear in problem questions. Add the Evidence Act next, then constitutional law and jurisprudence. Keep commercial law, labour, environmental and family law for the middle phase, and reserve the final months for revision and timed answer writing.

Three patterns recur: answers that state the law but never apply it to the given facts; neglect of procedural detail such as limitation, jurisdiction and maintainability; and poor structure, with no issue, rule, application and conclusion sequence. Handwriting and time allocation also cost marks in descriptive papers. Practise full answers under timed conditions.

The oral interview probes your understanding of the subjects you have studied, your awareness of procedure and your suitability for judicial office. Expect questions drawn from your own written answers and from routine court situations. The High Court notification states the marks allotted to the interview and how they combine with the written total.

Only on the official High Court of Andhra Pradesh website and in its published notification. This page does not state question counts, duration, fees, passing marks or pass rates because those figures are set per cycle. Treat any third-party page quoting such numbers without a notification reference as unverified.