OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 172 Posts

🔷 INTRODUCTION

Good news for law graduates looking for an odisha govt job! The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 notification for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts under the Home Department. This is one of the most awaited jobs in odisha for legal professionals this year. Online applications open on 28 August 2026, so eligible candidates should start preparing their documents right away.

🔷 JOB OVERVIEW 📋

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B)
Advertisement No.	09 of 2026-27
Total Vacancy	172 Posts
Job Location	Odisha (Home Department)
Application Mode	Online Only
Category	State Government Job

🔷 IMPORTANT DATES 📅

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 August 2026
Application Starting Date	28 August 2026
Application Last Date	28 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date	1 November 2026 (Tentative)

🔷 VACANCY DETAILS 🧑‍⚖️

Post Name	Total Posts	UR	SEBC	SC	ST
Assistant Public Prosecutor	172 (58 for women)	86	23	27	36

Horizontal Reservation (within above vacancies):

Category	Posts Reserved
Ex-Servicemen	09
Sports Person	02
Persons with Disabilities (40%+)	08

🔷 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 🎓

This OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment drive is meant for candidates with a legal background. Applicants need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
• At least 2 years’ experience as a practising Advocate, proven by a certificate from the District & Sessions Judge
• Enrolment certificate from the Bar Council of India / State Bar Council
• Ability to speak, read and write Odia, along with a Class-10 or Middle School language pass in Odia
• Must be an Indian citizen

🔷 AGE LIMIT 🎂 (As on 1 January 2026)

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	42 years
SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen	5 years relaxation
PwD (40%+ disability)	10 years relaxation
PwD + SEBC/SC/ST combined	15 years relaxation

🔷 SALARY DETAILS 💰

Particulars	Details
Pay Scale	Rs. 44,900/-
Pay Level	Level 10, Pay Matrix (ORSP Rules, 2017)
Other Benefits	Dearness Allowance + other allowances as applicable

🔷 APPLICATION FEES 💳

Category	Fee
General / Other Candidates	Rs. 700/-
SC / ST / PwD	No Fee

Fee is refundable only to candidates who appear for the Preliminary Exam.

🔷 SELECTION PROCESS 🏆

The OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment selection happens in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination – 100 marks (Objective, screening only, not counted in final merit)
2. Main Written Examination – 600 marks across 4 papers (General English, Criminal Major Laws, Criminal Minor Laws, Miscellaneous Laws)
3. Interview / Personality Test – 50 marks

Final merit is based on Main Exam + Interview marks (650 total).

🔷 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 📄

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law certificate
• Bar Council enrolment certificate
• Advocate practice certificate (District & Sessions Judge format)
• Odia language qualification proof
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable, issued after 29.08.2023 for SEBC)
• Recent passport-size photograph (unsigned, within 6 months)
• Signature and Left-Hand Thumb Impression scan
• Valid ID proof

🔷 HOW TO APPLY (STEP-BY-STEP) 📝

1. Visit the official website opsc.gov.in
2. Find the OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 notification link
3. Register and fill the online application form carefully
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, LTI and required documents
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
6. Submit the form and note your Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)
7. Take a printout for future reference

🔷 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗

• Notification PDF: Click Here
• Apply Link: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

🔷 IMPORTANT POINTS ⚠️

• Exam venue for both Preliminary and Main exam will be Kataka (Cuttack)
• Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• SEBC certificates must be dated on or after 29 August 2023
• OBC certificates will not be accepted in place of SEBC
• Candidates using unfair means in exams will be permanently debarred
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without correspondence

🔷 FAQ FOR OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment❓

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM).

Q2. What is the qualification required FOR OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment?
A Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 2 years of practising experience as an Advocate.

Q3. What is the salary for this post?
Selected candidates get Rs. 44,900/- in Level 10 pay matrix, plus DA and other allowances.

Q4. How can I apply for OPSC Public Prosecutor Recruitment?
Apply only online through opsc.gov.in between 28 August and 28 September 2026.