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- Updated August 21, 2026 09:39 AM
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- Applications closed on 28 September 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- 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. The OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 online application link will be active from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 (5:00 P.M.). Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of Rs. 44,900/- in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other Allowances.
- In short: OPSC is recruiting for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts; law graduates with at least 2 years of practising-advocate experience and knowledge of Odia can apply online at opsc.gov.in from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026; selection is through a Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interview; and both examinations will be held at Kataka (Cuttack).
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OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 Overview
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Important Dates
- Candidates should note the following OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Apply Online Date and exam schedule.
- Candidates are advised to submit the online application well in advance of the OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Last Date to avoid last-hour rush, as stated in the notification.
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OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy 2026
- A total of 172 vacancies (58 reserved for women) have been notified for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, as furnished by the Home Department, Government of Odisha.
- Out of the total 172 vacancies, horizontal reservation is also provided for Ex-Servicemen, Sports Persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), who will be adjusted against the categories to which they belong.
- The PwD reservation of 8 posts is further broken down by disability category as follows: Cat-I (Blind/Low Vision) – 1 post; Cat-II (Hard of Hearing) – 2 posts; Cat-III (Locomotor disabilities including One Leg, One Arm, Both Arms, Both Legs, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, etc.) – 2 posts; Cat-IV (Specific Learning Disability/Multiple Disability) – 3 posts. Persons with temporary disability are not eligible for this reservation.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must meet the following OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Qualification requirements, assessed as per the notification dated 20.08.2026:
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Age Limit
- 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
- Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Salary
- Selected candidates for the 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, along with usual Dearness Allowance and other Allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The notification states that all persons appointed under the Government of Odisha on or after 1st January 2005 are covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme under the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005, and are not eligible for pension under the earlier Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992.
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OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Application Fee
- As per the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025, the OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Application Fee structure is as follows:
- The examination fee paid will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination; refunds will be processed after completion of the Preliminary Examination to the original mode of payment (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Wallet, etc.). Candidates must also furnish bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) in the online form, to be used only if the original-mode refund fails due to technical issues. Applications without payment of the examination fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and outrightly rejected.
OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Selection Process
- Selection to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is made through a competitive examination conducted in three stages:
How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions can apply for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Apply Online through the following steps:
- 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.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents/certificates listed under Para-12 of the advertisement, along with a recent passport-size photograph (unsigned and unattested, within six months), full signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
- Pay the applicable examination fee (Rs. 700/- for candidates other than SC/ST/PwD) through the online payment mode.
- Submit the online Registration to receive a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Take a printout of the finally submitted online Registration/Re-registration and Application form, sign the declaration, and retain it along with copies of certificates/documents for submission as and when asked, including at document verification.
- Applications received through any mode other than the OPSC online portal will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.
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OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Important Instructions
- The venue of both the Preliminary and Main Examination will be Kataka (Cuttack); detailed venue information will be intimated in due course.
- Government servants (temporary or permanent) applying must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish a "No Objection Certificate" during document verification; they are advised to obtain the NOC well in advance.
- SEBC certificates must be issued on or after 29.08.2023 to be considered valid; those issued earlier will not be accepted.
- Women candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC must submit caste certificates showing "daughter of ___"; certificates by virtue of marriage ("wife of ___") are not acceptable.
- OBC certificates will not be accepted in lieu of an SEBC certificate.
- Every candidate selected for appointment shall be examined by the Medical Board; failure to satisfy the medical requirement will result in non-appointment.
- Candidates found guilty of malpractice, seeking illegal support, or submitting forged/manipulated documents will be disqualified and may be debarred permanently or for a specified period from any OPSC recruitment; candidates adopting unfair means in the Written Examination will be permanently debarred.
- Applications that are incomplete in any respect, including non-uploading of required documents, are liable for rejection without any correspondence.
- Mere empanelment in the select list does not confer any right to appointment unless the Government is satisfied, after due enquiry, that the candidate is suitable in all respects.
- Submission of an NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining Government service.
- Any complaint regarding conduct of the examination must be sent to the Grievance Wing of the Commission by email ([email protected]) within 7 (seven) days of completion of the examination.
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- Candidates who have completed their law degree can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Law Government Jobs available across India.
- Candidates looking for more prosecution and legal-sector opportunities can also explore the latest Odisha Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to Cuttack can check Cuttack Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a Bachelor's Degree in Law can also browse more LLB Government Jobs and Public Prosecutor Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 172 vacancies (58 reserved for women) are notified, distributed as UR-86, SEBC-23, SC-27 and ST-36.
Q4. What is the qualification required for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University and have at least 2 years of experience as a practising Advocate, along with knowledge of Odia.
Q5. What is the age limit for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation applicable for SEBC, SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates as per the notification.
Q6. What is the application fee for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories must pay Rs. 700/- online. SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q8. What is the selection process for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is through three stages: a Preliminary Examination (100 marks, screening only), a Main Written Examination (600 marks across 4 papers), and an Interview/Personality Test (50 marks). Final merit is based on the Main Examination and Interview marks (650 total).
Q9. What is the salary for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor?
- Selected candidates will receive pay of Rs. 44,900/- in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, plus usual Dearness and other Allowances.
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