OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 — 172 Posts, Apply by 28 Sep

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27 inviting online applications for 172 posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor in Group-B of the Odisha State Prosecution Service. Is OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification (Notice No. 4696/PSC, dated 20 August 2026) is officially live, and online applications open on 28 August 2026. The Odisha Public Service Commission is recruiting law graduates for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor under the Home Department, Government of Odisha, to strengthen the State Prosecution Service across the state's district courts. Out of the 172 total vacancies, 58 posts are reserved for women, with the category-wise breakup standing at UR-86, SEBC-23, SC-27 and ST-36. Horizontal reservation is additionally provided for Ex-Servicemen (9 posts), Sports Persons (2 posts) and Persons with Disabilities (8 posts, further broken down across four disability categories). Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of Rs. 44,900 under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017, along with usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. The role involves representing the State in criminal prosecutions before the courts of Odisha, making this a significant entry point into government legal service for practising advocates. Selection is a rigorous three-stage process: a Preliminary Examination for screening, a Main Written Examination across four papers covering General English, Criminal Major Laws, Criminal Minor Laws and Miscellaneous Laws, and a final Interview/Personality Test, with the combined Main Examination and Interview marks (650 total) determining the final merit list. Eligible law graduates with at least 2 years of practising-advocate experience and working knowledge of Odia can apply online at opsc.gov.in from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM). The OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 1 November 2026, to be held at Cuttack (Kataka), and candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a practising Advocate, certified by the concerned District & Sessions Judge
• Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India / State Bar Council
• Ability to speak, read and write Odia (Middle School Odia language test or Matriculation with Odia as subject)

• Minimum: 21 years; Maximum: 42 years, as on 1 January 2026
• SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation
• Persons with Disabilities (40%+): 10 years relaxation
• PwD from SEBC/SC/ST: cumulative 15 years relaxation

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University and must be enrolled with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council. At least 2 years of continuous experience as a practising Advocate is mandatory, and must be certified by the concerned District & Sessions Judge in the prescribed Annexure-B format. Working proficiency in Odia is compulsory, demonstrated either through the Middle School standard Odia language examination or through Matriculation with Odia as a subject. Women candidates from SC, ST or SEBC categories must submit caste certificates indicating "daughter of," since certificates issued by virtue of marriage are not acceptable. SEBC certificates are valid only if issued on or after 29 August 2023; earlier certificates will not be accepted, and OBC certificates cannot substitute for an SEBC certificate. Government servants applying for this post must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification.

SC/ST/PwD: Exempted. All others: Rs. 700 (refunded only to candidates who appear in the Preliminary Examination).

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900, Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
• Plus usual Dearness and other Allowances
• Covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and thoroughly read Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27.
2. Register or log in and fill up the online Proforma Application accurately.
3. Upload scanned copies of required documents listed under Para-12 of the advertisement, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression.
4. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 700 online, if not exempted under SC/ST/PwD categories.
5. Submit the online registration to receive a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
6. Take a printout of the finally submitted application and registration form.
7. Sign the declaration on the printed application form.
8. Retain the signed application along with self-attested copies of all supporting certificates and documents for future submission.
9. Present the retained documents at document verification or whenever called for by the Commission.
10. Regularly check opsc.gov.in for updates on exam schedule, admit card, and further recruitment stages.