OPSC Announces 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancies, Applications Open August 28

• OPSC has announced 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies in Group-B, including 58 posts for women.
• Candidates need an LLB, two years of advocacy experience and Odia proficiency, with an age limit of 21–42 years.
• Online applications are open from August 28 to September 28, 2026, with selection through Prelims, Mains and Interview.

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) vacancies in the Odisha State Prosecution Service under the Home Department. The Group-B recruitment is open to law graduates who meet the prescribed professional experience and Odia language requirements.

Online registration for the OPSC APP recruitment will begin on August 28, 2026 and close at 5:00 PM on September 28, 2026. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and have at least two years of experience as a practicing advocate. The post carries Pay Level 10, starting at ₹44,900, along with applicable allowances.

OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 2026

OPSC is conducting the recruitment under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27. Of the 172 vacancies, 86 are unreserved, while the remaining posts are distributed among SEBC, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories.

Important Dates

Candidates will have one month to complete the online application process.

OPSC APP Vacancy 2026

The Unreserved category accounts for 86 vacancies, followed by 36 ST, 27 SC and 23 SEBC positions. A total of 58 vacancies are reserved for women within the respective categories.

Horizontal Reservation

Certain vacancies are also covered by horizontal reservation.

Candidates should consult the detailed notification for the disability category-wise distribution and conditions governing horizontal reservation.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

In addition to the academic qualification, applicants should have at least two years of experience as a practicing advocate. The required professional experience must be supported by the prescribed certificate from the District & Sessions Judge along with Bar Council enrolment details.

Applicants must also satisfy the Odia language requirement. This can be met through the prescribed Middle School Odia language test or by having passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination with Odia as a subject, subject to the conditions in the notification.

Age Limit

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not more than 42 years old as on January 1, 2026.

SC, ST, SEBC, women and eligible ex-servicemen receive five years of age relaxation. Persons with Disabilities are eligible for 10 years of relaxation, with cumulative relaxation applicable up to 15 years where permitted under the recruitment rules.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

OPSC will select Assistant Public Prosecutors through three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview.

The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening stage. There will be negative marking in the preliminary test, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Final merit will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Interview, carrying a combined 650 marks.

OPSC APP Salary

Assistant Public Prosecutor is a Group-B position carrying Pay Level 10 with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900.

Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance in accordance with the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017 and other applicable government rules.

Important Links

Application Fee

The ₹700 examination fee is stated to be refundable to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination, subject to the prescribed conditions.

How to Apply Online for OPSC APP Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official OPSC website and open the online recruitment section.
2. Find Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27 for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts.
3. Read the detailed advertisement and verify the age, educational qualification, advocate experience and Odia language requirements.
4. Open the online application facility from August 28, 2026.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
6. Upload the photograph, signature, educational certificates, advocate experience documents and other required records in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the examination fee, if applicable to your category.
8. Review all information carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application no later than 5:00 PM on September 28, 2026.
10. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.