OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27 (Notice No. 4696/PSC, dated 20.08.2026) inviting online applications for 172 posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor in Group-B of the Odisha State Prosecution Service under the Home Department, Government of Odisha.
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-B, Odisha State Prosecution Service |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026-27 |
| Notice No. | 4696/PSC, Dt. 20.08.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 172 (58-w) |
| Job Location | Odisha (under Home Department, Government of Odisha) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 28.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28.09.2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Prelim Exam Date | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) - tentative |
| Category | State Government Job |
| Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment Important Dates
2026
| Notification Release Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28.09.2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) - tentative, detailed schedule to be notified separately |
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy 2026
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Public Prosecutor | 172 (UR-86, SEBC-23, SC-27, ST-36) - 58-w |
| Ex-Servicemen | 09 (05 + 04 carry forward from last recruitment) |
| Sports Person | 02 |
| Persons with Disabilities (40% or more) | 08 (07 + 01 carry forward from last recruitment) |
Educational Qualification
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University |
| Professional Experience | At least 2 (two) years of experience as a practising Advocate, supported by a certificate from the concerned District & Sessions Judge in the prescribed format at Annexure-B |
| Bar Enrolment | Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India / State Bar Council |
| Language Requirement | 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 Matriculation (Class-X) with Odia as a subject |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India |
Age Limit
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
The OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Age Limit is calculated as on 1st January 2026:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
- Candidates must be born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005
- Age relaxation of 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates
- Age relaxation of 10 years for Persons with Disabilities whose permanent disability is 40% or more
- Cumulative age relaxation of 15 years for Persons with Disabilities belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories
- A candidate covered under more than one relaxation category is eligible for only one benefit - whichever is most beneficial
- Date of birth entered in the High School Certificate (or equivalent) issued by the concerned Board/Council will only be accepted
Salary
- OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor post will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 44,900/- in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
Application Fee:
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | No fee (exempted) |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only), payable online |
Selection Process
Selection to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is made through a competitive examination conducted in three stages:
| S. No. | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) | 100 |
| 2(a) | Main Examination - Written Examination (Subjective and Descriptive) | 600 |
| 2(b) | Main Examination - Interview / Personality Test | 50 |
| Total Main Examination | 650 |
Main (Written) Examination
The Main Written Examination consists of 4 papers of 150 marks each (600 marks total), all Subjective and Descriptive Answer type:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English | 150 | 2½ Hours |
| Paper-II | Criminal Major Laws | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | Criminal Minor Laws | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | Miscellaneous Laws | 150 | 3 Hours |
How to Apply
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OPSC website at https://www.opsc.gov.in and carefully go through the detailed Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27.
- Register/log in and fill up the online Proforma Application, ensuring all information entered is accurate before submission.
Important Links
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
