OPSC APP Recruitment 2026

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University, with at least 2 years of experience as a practising Advocate (certified by concerned District & Sessions Judge), Bar Council enrolment, and knowledge of Odia (spoken, read, written)

Candidates applying for the Assistant Public Prosecutor post must satisfy the following conditions: Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University. Have 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 (Annexure-B). Possess a Certificate of Enrolment under the Bar Council of India or the concerned State Bar Council. Be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have passed either the Middle School standard Odia language test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or Matriculation (Class-X) with Odia as a subject. Be a citizen of India.

Minimum 21 years, Maximum 42 years as on 01-01-2026 (born between 02-01-1984 and 01-01-2005); age relaxation applicable for SEBC, SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates

• Bachelor's Degree in Law certificate
• Certificate of 2 years' practising-advocate experience (Annexure-B format, from District & Sessions Judge)
• Bar Council enrolment certificate
• Odia language qualification proof (Middle School test or Matriculation with Odia)
• Caste certificate (if applicable, SEBC issued on or after 29.08.2023)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
• Sports Person certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph (unsigned, unattested, within six months)
• Full signature and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
• Bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name)

1. 1Preliminary Examination (Objective Type - Screening only)
2. 2Main Written Examination (Subjective and Descriptive)
3. 3Interview / Personality Test
4. 4Final Merit List preparation based on Main Examination and Interview marks

The Preliminary Examination functions purely as a screening stage, and marks obtained here are not added to the final merit. Each correct answer in the Preliminary Examination carries 1 mark, with a deduction of 25% of the marks for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions attract no penalty. Candidates qualifying the Preliminary stage are called for the Main Examination in a ratio of up to 10 times the category-wise vacancies, and those clearing the Main Written Examination are called for interview in a ratio of 1:2, subject to a minimum of 5 candidates per category. The final selection is based solely on the combined 650 marks of the Main Written Examination and Interview.

Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and carefully read the detailed Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27. Register or log in to the OPSC online portal and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details. Upload scanned copies of required certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression as specified in the notification. Pay the applicable examination fee of ₹700/- online, if not exempted under SC/ST/PwD category. Submit the application to generate a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN). Download and save a printout of the submitted application and registration form, sign the declaration, and retain it along with supporting documents for future reference, including document verification.

Introduction The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Public Prosecutors under the Odisha State Prosecution Service, Group-B, functioning under the Home Department, Government of Odisha. Released as Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27, this recruitment drive opens up 172 positions for law graduates with relevant advocacy experience. Vacancy Overview A total of 172 vacancies have been notified for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, with 58 of these positions reserved for women candidates. The category-wise distribution stands at UR-86, SEBC-23, SC-27, and ST-36. In addition, horizontal reservation has been provided for Ex-Servicemen (9 posts), Sports Persons (2 posts), and Persons with Disabilities of 40% or more (8 posts), the latter further broken down across four disability categories. Eligibility Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university and possess at least two years of experience as a practising advocate, verified through a certificate from the concerned District & Sessions Judge. A valid enrolment certificate from the Bar Council of India or the relevant State Bar Council is mandatory, along with proficiency in the Odia language, evidenced either through the Middle School standard Odia test or Matriculation with Odia as a subject. Applicants must also be Indian citizens. Age Limit The prescribed age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 42 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026. This corresponds to candidates born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005. Age relaxation of 5 years applies to SEBC, SC, ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates, 10 years for Persons with Disabilities with 40% or more disability, and a cumulative relaxation of 15 years for PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories. Salary Selected candidates will be placed on a pay scale of ₹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 from time to time. Appointees joining on or after 1 January 2005 fall under the Contributory Pension Scheme rather than the earlier pension rules. Selection Process Selection is carried out through a three-stage process. The Preliminary Examination, an objective-type paper of 100 marks, serves only as a screening test with negative marking, and its score is not counted in the final merit. Candidates clearing this stage proceed to the Main Written Examination, consisting of four descriptive papers — General English, Criminal Major Laws, Criminal Minor Laws, and Miscellaneous Laws — totalling 600 marks. Those who qualify are then called for an Interview/Personality Test worth 50 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined 650 marks from the Main Examination and Interview, with ties resolved first by higher Written Examination marks and then by seniority in age. Application Process Eligible candidates must apply exclusively through the OPSC online portal at opsc.gov.in. The process involves registering on the portal, filling in the online application form accurately, uploading the required certificates and photograph, paying the applicable fee (except for exempted categories), and submitting the form to receive a Permanent Public Service Account Number. Candidates should retain a signed printout of their application along with supporting documents for later stages such as document verification. Important Dates The notification was released on 20 August 2026. Online applications open on 28 August 2026 and close on 28 September 2026 at 5:00 P.M. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 1 November 2026, with the detailed schedule to follow separately. Conclusion The OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 presents a valuable opportunity for law graduates with practical advocacy experience to secure a stable position within Odisha's state prosecution service. With a clearly defined selection process, structured pay scale, and a substantial number of vacancies, eligible candidates are encouraged to prepare their documentation early and submit their online applications well before the 28 September 2026 deadline.