CBI Special Public Prosecutor (Retainer Counsel) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 per year
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university and valid enrollment with the Bar Council of Calcutta High Court.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of experience as an Advocate with substantial experience in handling criminal matters before various courts.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is recruiting 04 Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) to represent the agency before the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and possess a minimum of 10 years of legal practice with a focus on criminal matters. This prestigious role offers a retainer fee of ₹50,000 per year along with significant daily appearance fees for handling high-profile prosecutions and appeals. It is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned legal professionals to contribute to India's premier investigating agency on a three-year contract basis.
- The engagement is strictly on a contract basis for a fixed duration of three years.
- Applicants must be active members of the Bar Council of Calcutta High Court.
- Daily appearance fees range from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per case day in addition to the annual retainer.
- Selection involves a comprehensive review of the candidate's track record in handling complex criminal cases.
- The deadline for submitting the online application and all supporting documents is June 30, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Annual retainer fee of ₹50,000; Daily appearance fee of ₹15,000 (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai) or ₹10,000 (other cities); Drafting fee of ₹5,000 per pleading.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Document Verification Evaluation of Professional Experience and Case History Personal Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
General/Unreserved: 4 Vacancies
How to Apply
- Visit the official CBI website at cbi.gov.in/Resources/vacancies.
- Download and read the detailed advertisement for Retainer Counsel at CBI ACB Kolkata.
- Prepare the application in the prescribed proforma provided in the notification.
- Scan mandatory documents: Birth Certificate, LLB Degree, and Bar Council Enrollment Certificate.
- Compile a list of important criminal cases handled and success achieved.
- Access the online application link (https://cbi.gov.in/apply-online/Nzg=).
- Fill in the required details and upload all scanned supporting documents.
- Submit the application online before the closing date of 30.06.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position offers an annual retainer fee of ₹50,000, plus daily appearance fees of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 and drafting fees of ₹5,000 per petition.
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Calcutta High Court.
A minimum of 10 years of experience as an Advocate with substantial practice in handling criminal matters is mandatory.
