High Court of Andhra Pradesh - Service Conditions

Office Timings, Holidays, and Leave Policy

⏰ Office Timings

• General Staff: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Office Subordinates & Record Assistants: From 9:30 a.m.
• Extended Work Hours:
  • Most employees (~80%) leave by 6:30 p.m.
  • Some sections require longer hours based on workload
• Special Duty Sections:
  • Overseer & Protocol Sections: 24/7 on-call availability
• Residential Staff: Separate timings for staff working at residences of Hon’ble Judges & Registrars

📅 Weekly Holidays

• Employees: 2nd & 4th Saturdays + All Sundays
• Hon’ble Judges: All Saturdays & Sundays

🌴 Annual Vacations

ℹ️ Vacation duration is longer for Hon’ble Judges

🎉 Other Holidays

• High Court-declared Festival Holidays
• 5 Optional Holidays per year

🏖️ Leave Benefits

Employees are eligible for:

• Earned Leave (EL)
• Casual Leave (CL)
• Medical Leave
• Other leave types as per State Government rules

⚠️ Important Note

• The High Court offers more holidays than most State Government departments
• However, Court sittings may be conducted on holidays to meet the required minimum working days

⭐ Quick Highlights

• Flexible work hours based on section
• Additional responsibilities in critical sections
• Generous leave and holiday structure
• Balance between judicial efficiency and employee welfare

❓ FAQs

Q: Do all employees leave at 5:30 p.m.?
No. Work hours may extend depending on the section and workload.

Q: Are weekends completely off?
Employees get 2nd & 4th Saturdays and Sundays off, while Judges get all weekends.

Q: Can employees be called during holidays?
Yes, especially in critical sections like Protocol and Overseer.