UPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 – 140 Posts in Delhi
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · Delhi
Job Description
Recruitment Overview
Union Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
The vacancy is part of UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 and carries Vacancy No. 26091106212.
UPSC's official website also lists a separate clarification for this Assistant Public Prosecutor recruitment, so candidates should read both the advertisement and clarification before submitting the application.
Vacancy Details
Category-Wise Vacancy
PwBD reservation: 8 posts within the notified reservation framework.
Important Dates
Eligibility Details
Candidates should possess a Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute.
Experience Requirement
Minimum Experience: 3 years at the Bar.
Candidates should keep proper documentary evidence of Bar practice ready.
Useful evidence can include: Bar Council enrolment Experience/practice certificates Court-practice records Certificates issued by competent legal authorities Other documents accepted by UPSC
The exact form of experience proof should follow UPSC's official instructions.
Desirable Experience
Experience as a Government Advocate or in prosecution-related legal work can be useful and may be desirable where stated in the advertisement.
Candidates should not treat a desirable qualification as a mandatory condition unless the advertisement specifically says so.
Age Limit
UR / EWS: Up to 35 years
OBC: Up to 38 years
SC / ST: Up to 40 years
PwBD candidates: Additional relaxation as per applicable UPSC/Government of India rules.
Salary
Pay Matrix: Level 10
Pay Range: ₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Applicable allowances are governed by Central Government / GNCT Delhi rules.
Application Fee
₹25
Fee Exemption: Female candidates SC candidates ST candidates Eligible PwBD candidates
Candidates should check the final payment screen before submission.
Selection Process
UPSC will recruit through its direct-recruitment selection procedure.
Possible stages can include: Application scrutiny Shortlisting Recruitment Test, if required Interview Document verification
UPSC decides whether a Recruitment Test is necessary depending on the number and quality of applications.
Role of an Assistant Public Prosecutor
An Assistant Public Prosecutor represents the State in criminal proceedings before courts.
Typical responsibilities include: Conducting prosecution in criminal cases Examining case records Presenting evidence Questioning witnesses Making legal submissions Assisting courts on criminal-law issues Coordinating with investigating agencies Preparing prosecution strategy Maintaining case records Ensuring fair and lawful prosecution
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal.
- Complete registration/common application requirements.
- Open Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Select Vacancy No. 26091106212.
- Fill personal details carefully.
- Enter law-degree details.
- Enter Bar-enrolment and experience details.
- Upload required certificates.
- Upload category/PwBD documents where applicable.
- Pay ₹25 if not exempt.
- Review the entire form.
- Submit before 6 PM on 2 October 2026.
- Save the final application and payment proof.
Where to Apply
Official Online Application Portal:
UPSC Address: Union Public Service Commission Dholpur House Shahjahan Road New Delhi – 110069
The application itself is online.
Documents Required
Class 10 certificate for date of birth Law degree certificate Law degree marksheets Bar Council enrolment certificate Three-year Bar-experience proof Category certificate where applicable EWS certificate where applicable PwBD certificate where applicable Photo ID Photograph Signature Other documents required in the UPSC application
How to Prepare – Criminal Law
Revise: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita / applicable substantive criminal law Criminal procedure Law of evidence General principles of criminal liability Offences against body and property Public-order offences Economic offences Cybercrime basics
Follow the current legal framework applicable on the interview/test date.
How to Prepare – Criminal Procedure
Focus on: FIR Arrest Bail Charge Investigation Cognizance Trial stages Summons and warrants Examination of witnesses Final arguments Appeals and revisions
How to Prepare – Evidence
Revise: Relevancy and admissibility Confessions Admissions Expert evidence Electronic evidence Burden of proof Presumptions Witness examination Hostile witnesses Documentary evidence
How to Prepare – Prosecution Skills
Practice: Case-file reading Issue identification Framing prosecution theory Witness sequencing Cross-examination awareness Evidence linking Legal research Oral submissions Courtroom ethics
Interview Preparation
Prepare practical answers to questions such as: How would you handle a hostile witness? What would you do if evidence is weak? How should a prosecutor balance conviction goals with fairness? How do you assess admissibility of electronic evidence? How would you coordinate with police without compromising prosecutorial independence?
Important Instructions
The Delhi APP post closes on 2 October 2026 at 6 PM. Do not confuse it with the Ladakh law posts in the same advertisement, which have a different closing date. Read UPSC's separate clarification for the APP post. Three years' Bar experience is essential. Upload clear and valid experience proof. Use only UPSC's official portal for application and corrigenda.
हिंदी में संपूर्ण जानकारी
UPSC ने Government of NCT of Delhi के Directorate of Prosecution में Assistant Public Prosecutor के 140 पदों की भर्ती निकाली है।
यह vacancy UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 के तहत है और Vacancy No. 26091106212 है।
Qualification: Recognised University/Institute से Law Degree
Experience: कम से कम 3 years Bar experience
Vacancies: UR – 50 EWS – 14 OBC – 37 SC – 30 ST – 9
Pay Level 10 के तहत ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 salary range है।
Online application 12 September 2026 से शुरू है और अंतिम तिथि 2 October 2026 शाम 6 बजे है।
Selection UPSC direct recruitment procedure के अनुसार होगा। जरूरत पड़ने पर Recruitment Test, फिर Interview और Document Verification हो सकता है।
Preparation में Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence Law, prosecution strategy, case-file analysis और courtroom ethics पर focus करें।