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    AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Paper-wise): Exam Pattern
    • AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Paper-wise): Exam Pattern

    AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Paper-wise): Exam Pattern

    JasmineUpdated on 08 Oct 2026, 09:56 AM IST

    The High Court of Andhra Pradesh specified the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Services Exam 2026 syllabus in the official notification. The authorities conduct a screening test of 100 multiple-choice questions to shortlist candidates for the written examination. The scores from the screening test are used to shortlist candidates for the written test and are not added to the final marks. The AP judiciary written exam syllabus consists of three papers carrying 100 marks each. Candidates who qualify the written examination will be eligible for the viva voce. Selected candidates will be designated as Trainee Judicial Officers and are required to undergo one year of intensive training at the Judicial Academy.

    AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026 (Paper-wise): Exam Pattern
    AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026

    AP Judiciary Syllabus 2026

    The AP Judicial Services exam Syllabus 2026 is the same for both screening and written evaluation. The detailed paper-wise syllabus is given below.

    AP Judicial Services Exam Syllabus 2026

    Paper

    Syllabus

    Paper I- Civil Laws

    • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

    • The Indian Contract Act, 1872

    • The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

    • The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

    • The Indian Easements Act, 1882

    • The Specific Relief Act, 1963

    • The Limitation Act, 1963

    • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

    • The Civil Rules of Practice

    • The Registration Act, 1908, and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899

    • The A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905

    • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

    • The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023(BSA)

    Paper II- Criminal Laws

    • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

    • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

    • The Indian Penal Code, 1860

    • The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)

    • The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

    • The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023(BNS)

    • The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

    • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

    • The Criminal Rules of Practice

    • The A.P. Excise Act, 1968

    • The A.P. Gaming Act, 1974

    • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

    • The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

    • The Information Technology Act, 2000

    • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

    • The A.P. Forest Act, 1967

    Paper III -English (two parts)

    • Part 1: Translate a passage from English to Telugu and from Telugu to English

    • Part 2: Essay Writing on Legal subjects only

    AP Judiciary Exam Pattern 2026

    Stage

    Paper/Test

    No. of Questions

    Marks

    Duration

    Screening Test

    Computer-Based Test

    100 MCQs

    100

    2 hours

    Written Exam

    Paper I – Civil Laws

    —

    100

    3 hours


    Paper II – Criminal Laws

    —

    100

    3 hours


    Paper III – English

    —

    100

    3 hours

    Viva Voce

    Interview

    —

    50

    —

    Minimum Marks Required in AP Judiciary Exam 2026

    Candidates are required to score at least 40% of the total marks in the AP Judiciary screening test. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio of the total number of vacancies. Minimum marks required in the written exam differ for each category of candidates.

    • Open/EWS: minimum 55% of marks in Paper I & II; minimum 60% aggregate marks in mains

    • Backward Class: minimum 50% in Paper I & II; minimum 55% aggregate marks in mains

    • SC, ST & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: minimum 45% in Paper I & II; minimum 50% aggregate marks in mains

    Candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks in both parts of the English paper. Note that the marks secured in the English paper are not counted towards the final marks. Only the marks secured in Paper-I and Paper-II and Viva Voce are considered for final selection.

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