Introduction to AP High Court Recruitment 2025
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025, inviting online applications for various positions under the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Ministerial and Subordinate Service Rules, 2019. This recruitment aims to fill numerous vacancies across different Judicial Districts of Andhra Pradesh. The online application process begins on May 13, 2025, and the deadline for submission for most applicants is June 2, 2025. A separate application window is available for certain existing contractual/outsourcing employees from June 13, 2025, to June 24, 2025.
Organization Details
- Hiring Body: High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati
- Name of Posts: Stenographer Grade III, Junior Assistant, Typist, Field Assistant, Examiner, Copyist, Record Assistant, Driver (Light Vehicle), Process Server, Office Subordinate.
- Location: Various Judicial Districts in Andhra Pradesh.
AP High Court Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The High Court has announced numerous vacancies across various posts and districts. Below is a summary of the total posts for each position as per the notifications. For a detailed district-wise and category-wise breakdown, please refer to the official notifications linked below.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies (across all notified districts) |
| Office Subordinate | 651 |
| Process Server | 164 |
| Record Assistant | 24 |
| Driver (Light Vehicle) | 28 |
| Copyist | 193 |
| Examiner | 32 |
| Field Assistant | 56 |
| Typist | 162 |
| Junior Assistant | 230 |
| Stenographer Grade III | 80 |
AP High Court Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the specified eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications, age limit, and other requirements as detailed below.
Educational Qualifications:
- Office Subordinate: Must have passed 7th Class examination or its equivalent. Candidates who failed Intermediate or equivalent will be considered eligible, but those with higher qualifications shall not be. For certain existing contractual/outsourcing employees, the requirement is a pass in the 7th Class examination or its equivalent.
- Process Server: Must have passed SSC (10th Class) examination or its equivalent.
- Record Assistant: Must have passed Intermediate Examination conducted by the State Board of Intermediate Education or its equivalent.
- Driver (Light Vehicle): Must have passed 7th Class or equivalent. Candidates who failed Intermediate will be considered, but those with higher qualifications shall not. Must possess a current valid light motor vehicle driving license with practical experience of not less than 3 years, including an endorsement to drive a Motorcycle and Auto rickshaw.
- Copyist: Must have passed Intermediate examination. Must have passed A.P. Government Technical examination in English Typewriting-Higher grade, though Lower Grade may be considered if Higher Grade candidates are unavailable.
- Examiner: Must have passed Intermediate Examination.
- Field Assistant: Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Typist: Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree. Must have passed A.P. Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting-Higher grade. Must have knowledge or qualification in computer operation.
- Junior Assistant: Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree. Must have knowledge or qualification in computer operation.
- Stenographer Grade III: Must be a Graduate. Must have passed A.P. Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting-Higher Grade and English Shorthand-Higher Grade (Lower Grade may be considered if Higher Grade candidates are not available). Must have knowledge or qualification in Computer operation.
Linguistic Qualification:
- Applicants must possess an adequate knowledge of the language(s) of the district to which they are to be appointed. Specific languages for each district are listed in the notifications.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Applicants must have completed 18 years and must not have completed 42 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
- 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
- As per rules for Ex-Servicemen.
- Relaxation for certain existing contractual/outsourcing employees provided they were within the prescribed age limit at the time of their initial appointment.
AP High Court Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | May 6, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | June 2, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Online Application Start Date (for certain existing employees) | June 13, 2025 |
| Online Application End Date (for certain existing employees) | June 24, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be notified on the High Court’s website |
AP High Court Recruitment 2025: Salary & Benefits
The pay scales for the various posts are as follows:
- Office Subordinate: Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 61,960/-
- Process Server: Rs. 23,780/- to Rs. 76,730/-
- Record Assistant: Rs. 23,120/- to Rs. 74,770/-
- Driver (Light Vehicle): Rs. 23,780/- to Rs. 76,730/-
- Copyist: Rs. 23,780/- to Rs. 76,730/-
- Examiner: Rs. 23,780/- to Rs. 76,730/-
- Field Assistant: Rs. 25,220/- to Rs. 80,910/-
- Typist: Rs. 25,220/- to Rs. 80,910/-
- Junior Assistant: Rs. 25,220/- to Rs. 80,910/-
- Stenographer Grade III: Rs. 34,580/- to Rs. 107,210/-
Appointments will be covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme.
AP High Court Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection process typically involves:
- Computer-Based Examination:
- Office Subordinate: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English, Mental Ability).
- Process Server: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English, Mental Ability).
- Record Assistant: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English).
- Driver (Light Vehicle): 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English, Mental Ability) followed by a Skill Test (Driving) for 20 marks.
- Copyist: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English) followed by a Skill Test (Typing) for 50 marks. The computer-based exam is for shortlisting only.
- Examiner: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English).
- Field Assistant: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English).
- Typist: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English) followed by a Skill Test (Typing) for 50 marks. The computer-based exam is for shortlisting only.
- Junior Assistant: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English).
- Stenographer Grade III: 80 marks (General Knowledge, General English) followed by a Skill Test (Stenography) for 50 marks. The computer-based exam is for shortlisting only.
- Skill Test (where applicable): For posts like Driver, Copyist, Typist, and Stenographer.
- Document Verification: Original certificates will be verified for selected candidates.
- Weightage Marks: For certain existing contractual/outsourcing employees, weightage marks will be awarded based on their service period, subject to a maximum limit, in the computer-based written examination or skill test as applicable.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Specified for each category in the computer-based exam and skill test.
- Normalization: Scores may be normalized if exams are conducted in multiple shifts.
How to Apply for AP High Court Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the official website.
- Visit the official AP High Court website or the websites of the District Courts.
- The online application involves two parts: Part A (One Time Profile Registration – OTPR) and Part B (Application Form).
- After completing Part A, candidates will receive an OTPR ID and Password, which can be used to apply for multiple posts/districts.
- Use only one mobile number for applying.
- A unique application number will be generated for each post applied for.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (educational certificates, date of birth proof, community certificate, EWS certificate, PwD certificate, Ex-Servicemen certificate, sports quota certificates, local candidate certificates, service certificates for existing employees, etc., as applicable).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Refer to the User Guide available on the High Court’s website for detailed instructions.
AP High Court Recruitment 2025: Application Fees
- Open Competition/EWS/BC Category: Rs. 800/-
- SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Category: Rs. 400/-
- (For SC/ST, the concessional fee is applicable only if the caste is recognized in Andhra Pradesh).
- Candidates applying for posts like Driver, Copyist, Typist, and Stenographer who qualify the computer-based exam will have to pay a separate fee again for the skill test (Rs. 800/- for OC/EWS/BC and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PwD).
- Separate fee for each Post/District applied.
- Fees are to be paid online only and are non-refundable.
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Website: Visit Now
- Online Application Link (From 13.05.2025): Apply Online
- Notification Links: