Andhra Pradesh High Court (APHC) has released a new recruitment notification for 300 posts including Section Officer, Senior System Officer, Computer Operator, Assistant, Typist, Data Entry Operator and Office Subordinate, with online applications open from 30th March to 19th April 2026 at aphc.gov.in.
This APHC Recruitment 2026 offers a golden opportunity for 18–42 year old graduates and qualified candidates to secure a prestigious and stable career in the state judiciary with pay scales ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 1,47,760 per month, based on post.
AP High Court Recruitment 2026 - Overview
High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati invites online applications for direct recruitment to 300 posts of Section Officer, Senior System Officer, Computer Operator, Assistant Librarian, Librarian Grade-II, U.D. Stenographer, Assistant, Examiner, Typist, Copyist, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer, and Office Subordinate under the Service Rules of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, 2025.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati |
| Notification No. | 01/2026/Estt., Dated 20.03.2026 |
| Post Name | Section Officer, Senior System Officer, Computer Operator, Assistant Librarian, Librarian Grade-II, U.D. Stenographer, Assistant, Examiner, Typist, Copyist, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer, Office Subordinate |
| Category | Direct Recruitment |
| Total Posts | 300 |
| 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/Examiner/Typist/Copyist/DEO/Stenographer: ₹25,220 - ₹80,910 Office Subordinate: ₹20,000 - ₹61,960 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravati |
| Application Mode | Online only (via APHC Official Website) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination + Skill Test (for selected posts) |
AP High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
AP High Court has published the official notification for recruitment of 300 posts vide Notification No. 01/2026/Estt., dated 20.03.2026. The detailed notification and online application link are available on the official APHC website [aphc.gov.in](https://aphc.gov.in) under Recruitment section.
AP High Court Vacancy 2026 Details
The AP High Court Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 300 posts with community-wise reservation (121 General/OC, 33 EWS, 24 BC-A, 26 BC-B, 3 BC-C, 19 BC-D, 12 BC-E, 4 SC-A, 20 SC-B, 20 SC-C, 18 SC-D, and ST). Reservation for PwBD (9 posts), Ex-Servicemen (13 posts), and 33.13% women reservation as per G.O.Ms.No.77 dated 02.08.2023 will also apply.
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Total Posts | Scale of Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grand Total | 300 | ||
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 19 April 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination Date | To be notified on aphc.gov.in |
| Skill Test Date (for selected posts) | To be notified separately |
AP High Court Eligibility Criteria 2026
AP High Court eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification and other conditions. All conditions must be fulfilled as on 01.01.2026.
Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Maximum Age | 42 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Age Relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS | 5 years |
| Age Relaxation for PwBD | 10 years |
| Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen | As per Rule 12(1)(c)(i) of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules |
| Age Relaxation for Sports Quota | As per respective community/category |
AP High Court Educational Qualification 2026
Educational and professional qualifications for AP High Court Recruitment 2026 are post-specific and must be from Government-recognised universities/institutions.
- Section Officer: Degree in Law (3 or 5 years course). Preference for computer skills.
- Senior System Officer: B.Tech (CSE/ECE/EEE/IT)/M.Sc. Computer Science + Certificate with 5 years work experience on Networking and Server Maintenance Administration.
- Computer Operator: Degree in Computer Science + Typewriting English Higher Grade (45 w.p.m.).
- Assistant Librarian: Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) + B.Li.Sc. + Computer skills certificate for library maintenance.
- Librarian Grade-II: Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law + B.Li.Sc.
- U.D. Stenographer: Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law + Shorthand English (120 w.p.m.) + Typewriting English Higher Grade (45 w.p.m.).
- Assistant/Examiner/Copyist: Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law.
- Typist: Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law + Typewriting English Higher Grade (45 w.p.m.).
- Data Entry Operator: Degree with Computer Science as main subject + Typewriting English Higher Grade (45 w.p.m.).
- Stenographer: Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law + Shorthand English (80 w.p.m.) + Typewriting English Higher Grade (45 w.p.m.).
- Office Subordinate: Pass in 7th Class or equivalent. Candidates who failed Intermediate or equivalent will be considered but those with higher qualifications will not be eligible.
AP High Court Selection Process 2026
The AP High Court Selection Process 2026 includes two stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Examination
- Section Officer: General Knowledge (20 Marks) + Mental Ability (10 Marks) + Law Civil/Criminal (50 Marks) = 80 Marks
- All Other Degree Posts: General Knowledge (40 Marks) + Mental Ability (40 Marks) = 80 Marks
- Office Subordinate: General Knowledge (50 Marks) + Mental Ability (30 Marks) = 80 Marks
- Total Questions: 80 (Each 1 mark)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Language: English and Telugu (English version final)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (OC/EWS), 35% (BC), 30% (SC/ST/PwBD)
Stage 2: Skill Test (For Selected Posts Only)
- Applicable for: Senior System Officer, Computer Operator, U.D. Stenographer, Stenographer, Typist, Copyist, Data Entry Operator
- Computer Based Examination marks used for screening only (not added to final merit)
- Final selection based ONLY on Skill Test performance
- Skill Test mode and particulars will be uploaded on aphc.gov.in
Merit List Preparation
- For Section Officer, Assistant Librarian, Librarian Gr.-II, Assistant, Examiner, Office Subordinate: Merit based on Computer Based Examination marks
- For Senior System Officer, Computer Operator, U.D. Stenographer, Stenographer, Typist, Copyist, DEO: Merit based ONLY on Skill Test marks
- Tie-breaker: Age (elder first) → Higher educational qualification → Highest marks in prescribed qualification
- Score normalization for multi-shift examinations will be applied
AP High Court Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive the following monthly salary as per AP State Pay Scales:
- 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/Examiner/Typist/Copyist/Data Entry Operator/Stenographer: ₹25,220 - ₹80,910
- Office Subordinate: ₹20,000 - ₹61,960
This appointment shall be covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme.
How to Apply for AP High Court Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply for AP High Court Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below.
- Visit official AP High Court website [aphc.gov.in](https://aphc.gov.in)
- Navigate to Recruitment section and click on Notification No. 01/2026/Estt.
- Read the complete notification carefully
- Click on "Apply Online" link (available from 30.03.2026)
- Complete registration with valid email ID and mobile number
- Login and fill all mandatory details in the application form (Personal Information, Educational Qualifications, Upload Documents, Payment)
- Upload required documents:
- Pass certificates and marksheets
- Date of Birth certificate (SSC/10th certificate)
- Caste certificate (if applicable - SC/ST/BC/EWS)
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for BC candidates - issued in 2025 or 2026)
- EWS Certificate (issued in 2025 or 2026 showing annual family income below ₹8,00,000)
- PwBD Certificate (issued in 2025 or 2026 by Medical Board)
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate from employer (if employed)
- Recent passport size photograph and signature
- Pay application fee online:
- OC/EWS/BC candidates: ₹800 per post
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: ₹400 per post (only AP recognized SC/ST)
- Choose examination center preference (3 preferences)
- Verify all details and click Final Submit before 19.04.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Take printout of the submitted application for future reference
Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode entertained
- Candidates must pay separate fee for each post applied
- Application fee once paid is non-refundable
- BC candidates must upload latest non-creamy layer certificate issued in 2025 or 2026, otherwise considered under Open Category
- EWS candidates must upload latest certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 showing annual family income below ₹8,00,000
- PwBD candidates must upload latest disability certificate issued in 2025 or 2026 by Medical Board
- 33.13% posts reserved for women as per G.O.Ms.No.77 dated 02.08.2023
- Selection against BC-E vacancy subject to outcome of Civil Appeal Nos.2628-2637/2010 pending before Supreme Court
- Waitlist will be maintained for one year
- No TA/DA will be paid for examination or skill test
- Bigamy marriage candidates not eligible
- Persons dismissed/terminated/removed from government service not eligible
- Persons convicted for moral turpitude not eligible
- AP High Court reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel notification at any stage
- All announcements will be made only on official website aphc.gov.in; candidates advised to visit regularly
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