Assistant Public Prosecutor – UPSC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 140
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University or Institute.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience active practice at the bar.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancy in the Directorate of Prosecution under the Government of NCT of Delhi offers law graduates an unparalleled career path in criminal litigation. Appointees will represent the state in courts of Metropolitan Magistrates, conduct complex prosecutions, and advise police departments on criminal cases. This permanent Group A Gazetted role offers valuable litigation experience within the National Capital Territory.

  • The positions are permanent Group A Gazetted legal posts situated directly in the courts of Delhi.
  • Contractual legal employees in Delhi's prosecution departments are eligible for a one-time age relaxation of up to 5 years.
  • Direct recruits must complete a mandatory induction training program of at least two weeks during their probation.
  • The final date for submitting online applications on the portal is October 2, 2026, by 18:00 hours.
  • A probation period of two years applies to selected candidates before permanent integration into service.
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Additional Salary Information

Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

Important Dates

Application Start Date 12 September 2026
Application Closing Date (General Posts) 02 October 2026
Application Closing Date (UT of Ladakh Posts) 09 October 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on essential/desirable qualifications or experience Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (if conducted) Interview / Personality Test

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25 SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Fee Exempted

Reservation

Reservation benefits are extended to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Specific backlog and suitability criteria apply for PwBD positions as specified per post.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official portal https://upsconline.nic.in.
  • Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
  • Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and capture a live photograph as required.
  • Select the specific post/vacancy module and complete all required details.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents in PDF format.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹25 via online channels (if applicable).
  • Submit the application and print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The post pay scale is Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.

A Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University or Institute is the essential educational requirement.

The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.