Special Public Prosecutor Central Bureau of Investigation Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: LLB degree and valid Enrollment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of standing as an Advocate with experience handling criminal matters in Sessions Courts.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 35 to 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Central Bureau of Investigation is seeking qualified legal professionals for the role of Special Public Prosecutor to manage 4 vacancies across Trial Courts in Coimbatore, Jabalpur, Lucknow, and Ghaziabad. Successful candidates will receive professional fees of up to ₹10,000 per effective hearing day plus additional allowances for drafting and conferences. Applicants must hold an LLB degree and demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of standing as an advocate with specific expertise in criminal matters. This position offers a prestigious opportunity to represent India's premier investigative agency in critical Lokpal-referred anti-corruption trials.
- The engagement is offered on a contractual basis for a minimum duration of 3 years.
- Professional fees include ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 per effective hearing depending on the court location.
- Candidates must be enrolled with the Bar Council and have handled significant criminal cases in Sessions Courts.
- Selection involves shortlisting based on experience followed by a formal interaction with CBI authorities.
- The application deadline is strictly set for 08h June 2026 via the official online portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Professional fees are governed by DoPT guidelines; effective hearing fees are ₹10,000 in metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) and ₹7,500 in other locations, plus drafting and travel allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility and case history Interaction/Interview with the CBI Selection Committee Final Panel Formation
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for contractual legal panels.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CBI website at www.cbi.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Vacancies' section on the homepage.
- Click on the online application link for Special Public Prosecutor (Lokpal cases).
- Fill out the digital application form with personal and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of your LLB degree and Bar Council Enrollment Certificate.
- Attach a detailed list of important criminal cases handled in Sessions Courts.
- Review all entered information for accuracy.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of 08th June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instead of a fixed salary, advocates receive professional fees including ₹7,500–₹10,000 per effective hearing, ₹2,000–₹3,000 for drafting, and hourly conference charges.
Candidates must possess an LLB degree and a valid Enrollment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
A minimum of 10 years of standing as an Advocate with specific experience in handling criminal matters in Sessions Courts is mandatory.
