The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has officially released the AP High Court Recruitment 2026 notification for 300 vacancies across multiple positions including Section Officer, Assistant, Typist, Data Entry Operator, Computer Operator, and Office Subordinate. This recruitment drive provides an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed 7th class, intermediate, or graduation and are looking for a stable government job in the judicial sector.
The online application process will begin on 30 March 2026 and continue until 19 April 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying online.
This recruitment drive offers attractive salary packages, job security, and career growth opportunities. Depending on the post, selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹1,47,760 per month. The selection process will include a computer-based examination followed by a skill test for selected posts.
AP High Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Notification No. | 01/2026/Estt., Dated 20.03.2026 |
| Category | Direct Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 300 Posts |
| Post Names | Section Officer, Assistant, Typist, Data Entry Operator, Computer Operator, Office Subordinate and More |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test + Skill Test |
| Salary | ₹20,000 – ₹1,47,760 |
| Official Website | aphc.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 April 2026 |
AP High Court Vacancy 2026 Details
The recruitment includes a total of 300 vacancies across different posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution along with pay scale is provided below.
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Posts | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section Officer | 05 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 2 | Senior System Officer | 01 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 3 | Computer Operator | 31 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| 4 | Assistant Librarian | 01 | 40,970 – 1,24,380 |
| 5 | Librarian Grade-II | 01 | 35,570 – 1,09,910 |
| 6 | U.D. Stenographer | 07 | 34,580 – 1,27,480 |
| 7 | Assistant | 78 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 8 | Examiner | 27 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 9 | Typist | 44 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 10 | Copyist | 34 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 11 | Data Entry Operator | 50 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 12 | Stenographer | 01 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 13 | Office Subordinate | 20 | 20,000 – 61,960 |
| Total | 300 |
Important Dates
Candidates must note the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 April 2026 |
AP High Court Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria including age limit and educational qualification. All conditions must be fulfilled as on 01 January 2026.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC/EWS | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Sports Quota | As per rules |
Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications vary depending on the post. Candidates must possess qualifications from recognized universities or institutions.
- Section Officer – Degree in Law with computer knowledge
- Senior System Officer – B.Tech or M.Sc Computer Science with experience
- Computer Operator – Degree in Computer Science with typing skills
- Assistant Librarian – Law degree with Library Science qualification
- Librarian Grade-II – Degree with Library Science
- U.D. Stenographer – Degree with shorthand and typing skills
- Assistant – Any Degree
- Examiner – Any Degree
- Typist – Degree with typing skills
- Copyist – Degree
- Data Entry Operator – Degree with Computer Science and typing
- Stenographer – Degree with shorthand and typing
- Office Subordinate – 7th Class Pass
AP High Court Selection Process 2026
The selection process will consist of two stages.
Stage 1 – Computer Based Examination
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 40 |
| Mental Ability | 40 |
| Total | 80 |
For Section Officer post:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| Mental Ability | 10 |
| Law | 50 |
| Total | 80 |
Exam Details:
- Total Questions: 80
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Language: English & Telugu
- Each Question: 1 Mark
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| OC/EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 30% |
Stage 2 – Skill Test
Skill test is applicable for the following posts:
- Senior System Officer
- Computer Operator
- Stenographer
- Typist
- Copyist
- Data Entry Operator
Final selection for these posts will be based only on skill test performance.
AP High Court Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive attractive salary packages.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Section Officer | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| Senior System Officer | ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 |
| Computer Operator | ₹40,970 – ₹1,24,380 |
| Assistant Librarian | ₹40,970 – ₹1,24,380 |
| Librarian Grade-II | ₹35,570 – ₹1,09,910 |
| U.D. Stenographer | ₹34,580 – ₹1,27,480 |
| Assistant | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
| Typist | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
| Data Entry Operator | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
| Office Subordinate | ₹20,000 – ₹61,960 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OC/EWS/BC | ₹800 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹400 |
Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
How to Apply for AP High Court Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website
- Go to recruitment section
- Click on AP High Court Recruitment 2026
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit the application form
- Take printout for future reference
Required Documents
- Educational certificates
- Date of birth proof
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate (EWS)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photo
- Signature
- ID proof
Reservation Details
Reservation will be provided as per government rules. Women reservation of 33.13% will be applicable. Reservation is also available for PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates.
Merit List Preparation
- CBT marks will be considered for some posts
- Skill test marks for technical posts
- Tie-breaking based on age and qualification
- Score normalization applied if multiple shifts
Important Instructions
- Only online applications accepted
- Apply separately for multiple posts
- Application fee non-refundable
- Candidates must verify details carefully
- Admit card will be released online
- No TA/DA for exam
AP High Court Assistant, Data Entry Operator and More Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
AP High Court Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 19 April 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are total 300 vacancies.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 18 to 42 years.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Computer based test followed by skill test.
Q5. What is the salary?
Salary ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹1,47,760.
Q6. What is application fee?
₹800 for General and ₹400 for reserved categories.
Q7. Who can apply?
7th pass, 12th pass, and graduates can apply.
Q8. Is there negative marking?
No negative marking mentioned.
Q9. Can I apply for multiple posts?
Yes, separate applications required.
Q10. When will exam be conducted?
Exam date will be announced later.
