The Odisha Public Service Commission, the state agency responsible for recruiting candidates to civil services and posts in Odisha, is conducting a recruitment for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, with 172 vacancies in total. The posts fall in Group-B of the Odisha State Prosecution Service under the Home Department, offering a legal career in state prosecution for law graduates with practising experience.
OPSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Date - Assistant Public Prosecutor Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202609 of 2026-27
Total Vacancies
172
Exam Date
22 Nov
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 28 Sept 2026
Exam on 22 Nov 2026
- Notification20 Aug
- Applications Open28 Aug
- Applications Closed28 Sept
- Exam22 Nov
About OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 09 of 2026-27
- Post Name
- Assistant Public Prosecutor
- Job Location
- Odisha
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 02 years of experience as a practising Advocate
- Credentials Required
- Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India or State Bar Council; experience certificate from the concerned District & Sessions Judge in the prescribed format; Odia language test pass certificate
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Public Prosecutor
172
UR 86 (29-w)SC 27 (09-w)ST 36 (12-w)
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 86 (29-w) | 27 (09-w) | 36 (12-w) | 172 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Public Prosecutor - Qualification and Experience
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University and should have at least 02 (two) years of experience as a practising Advocate. Certificate from the District & Sessions Judge in the prescribed format at Annexure-B and Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India/State Bar Council are to be uploaded. The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed either the Middle School standard language test in Odia conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha or the Matriculation (Class-X/10th standard) Examination with Odia as a subject.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Public Prosecutor - Qualification and Experience | A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University and should have at least 02 (two) years of experience as a practising Advocate. Certificate from the District & Sessions Judge in the prescribed format at Annexure-B and Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India/State Bar Council are to be uploaded. The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed either the Middle School standard language test in Odia conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha or the Matriculation (Class-X/10th standard) Examination with Odia as a subject. |
Age Limit
21 to 42 years as on 15-01-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for Persons with Disabilities with 40% or more permanent disability; PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST get a cumulative relaxation of 15 years. A candidate falling under more than one category gets only one, most beneficial, relaxation.
Application Fee
General / Others (except SC, ST and PwD)
Rs. 700
SC / ST / PwD
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee is paid online through credit card, debit card, UPI or wallet while filling the online application form. Refunds are processed to the original mode of payment after the preliminary examination. Candidates must also furnish bank account number, IFSC code, account holder name and bank branch in the online form in case the original-mode refund fails.
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination
Objective MCQ paper of 100 marks and 100 questions, 2 hours, with 25% negative marking; it is only a screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.
- 2Main Written Examination
Four subjective and descriptive papers of 150 marks each, total 600 marks; candidates who secure qualifying marks are shortlisted in the ratio 1:2, subject to a minimum of 5, for the interview.
- 3Personality Test / Interview
50 marks; the final merit list is prepared from the Main Written Examination and interview marks taken together.
Shortlisting ratio: Preliminary Examination: up to 10 times the number of vacancies for each category; Main Written Examination to Interview: 1:2, subject to a minimum of 5
Exam Pattern
2 HoursObjective MCQ with OMR evaluation or Computer-based Test as decided by the CommissionNegative: 25% of the marks secured for correct answers
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarika Surakhya Sanhita, 2023
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The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
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| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarika Surakhya Sanhita, 2023 | — | — | — |
| The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | — | — | — |
| The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | — | — | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 44,900 in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness and other Allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time
How to Apply
- 1Go through the advertisement and the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal.
- 2Register and fill the online application form on the OPSC website, opsc.gov.in.
- 3Upload a recent passport size photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression.
- 4Pay the examination fee of Rs. 700 online by credit card, debit card, UPI or wallet, if applicable.
- 5Submit the application and take printouts of the registration and application forms for future use.
- 6Download the admission certificate from the OPSC website before the examination.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•H.S.C. or equivalent certificate
•Intermediate/+2 certificate
•Bachelor's Degree certificate
•LL.B certificate
•Mark-sheets from H.S.C. to LL.B
•Four recent passport size photographs
•Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India/State Bar Council
•Experience certificate from the District Judge in Annexure-B format
•Two character certificates (one from a Government Servant not below Group-B)
•Caste certificate wherever applicable
•Odia test pass certificate
•Permanent Disability Certificate for PwD
•Release Certificate and affidavit for Ex-Servicemen
•Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued by the Director of Sports
•Odisha
•No Objection Certificate where applicable
•Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/DL/Passport/PAN)
•Third Gender/Transgender identity certificate if applicable
Important Details
- Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed the Middle School standard Odia language test or the Matriculation examination with Odia as a subject.
- Government servants, temporary or permanent, may apply if within the age limit and holding the requisite qualification, but must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
- Every selected candidate is examined by a Medical Board.
- A candidate who is married must not have more than one spouse living.
- The Preliminary Examination date was rescheduled from 01.11.2026 to 22.11.2026 to avoid a clash with the OCS Main (Written) Examination-2025 held from 29.10.2026 to 07.11.2026.
Reservation for Special Categories
Ex-Servicemen
Posts Reserved: 09 (05 + 04 carry forward from last recruitment)
Sports Person
Posts Reserved: 02
Persons with Disability (permanent disability 40% or more)
Posts Reserved: 08 (07 + 01 carry forward from last recruitment)
| Category | Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 09 (05 + 04 carry forward from last recruitment) |
| Sports Person | 02 |
| Persons with Disability (permanent disability 40% or more) | 08 (07 + 01 carry forward from last recruitment) |
PwD Category-wise Vacancies
Cat-I
Types of Disabilities: Blind (B), Low Vision (LV)
Vacancy: 01
Cat-II
Types of Disabilities: Hard of Hearing (HH)
Vacancy: 02
Cat-III
Types of Disabilities: One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), Both Arms (BA), Both Leg (BL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL), Both Leg & One Arm (BLOA), Both Leg Arms (BLA), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV)
Vacancy: 02
Cat-IV
Types of Disabilities: Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Multiple Disability (MD) involving (a) to (d)
Vacancy: 03
| PwD Category | Types of Disabilities | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Cat-I | Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) | 01 |
| Cat-II | Hard of Hearing (HH) | 02 |
| Cat-III | One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), Both Arms (BA), Both Leg (BL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL), Both Leg & One Arm (BLOA), Both Leg Arms (BLA), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV) | 02 |
| Cat-IV | Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Multiple Disability (MD) involving (a) to (d) | 03 |
Tie-Breaking Rule
If more than one candidate secures equal marks in the aggregate, the candidate with higher marks in the Written Examination is placed higher in the merit list. If still tied, the older candidate by date of birth is placed higher.
Pension and NPS
Persons appointed under the Government of Odisha on or after 1 January 2005 are not eligible for pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992 and are covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme. Submission of an NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining Government service.
Place of Examination
The venue of both the Preliminary and the Main Examination will be located at Kataka (Cuttack). Details of the venue will be intimated in due course.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0671-2304707 (technical support), 0671-2304141 / 2305611 & Extn. 207 (facilitation counter)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates registered with a Bar Council other than the Bar Council of Odisha apply?
Yes. The 4th corrigendum clarifies that candidates enrolled under any Bar Council other than the Bar Council of Odisha may modify the relevant line of the Annexure-B experience certificate format accordingly.
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