The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for recruitment by selection to various posts, including two important opportunities for candidates with a Law qualification. Under the notification, 140 vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, while 4 vacancies are available for Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer in the Law and Justice Department under the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Out
The UPSC Recruitment 2026 Assistant Public Prosecutor post is under the Government of NCT of Delhi, whereas the Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer post is under the Administration of UT of Ladakh. Candidates should carefully check the different eligibility conditions because the required experience, age limit and domicile conditions are not the same for both posts. Candidates from the legal profession can apply for a total of 144 vacancies under these two posts, subject to fulfilling the prescribed educational, experience, age and, in the case of Ladakh, domicile requirements.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
UPSC has announced a total of 144 vacancies under the two law-related posts.
| Post | Vacancy No. | Department | Total Vacancies | Category-wise Vacancies | PwBD |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 26091106212 | Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi | 140 | UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30, ST-09 | 8 |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer | 26091107212 | Law and Justice Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 4 | ST-04 | 1 |
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should note that the closing date is different for the two vacancies because the Public Law Officer post is under the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
| Event | Assistant Public Prosecutor | Public Law Officer |
| Notification Release Date | 10 September 2026 | |
| Online Application Starts | 12 September 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 October 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| Closing Time | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
The educational and professional requirements for the two law posts are different. Both vacancies require candidates to have a law qualification and relevant Bar practice, but the Assistant Public Prosecutor requires three years of Bar experience, whereas the Public Law Officer requires two years of actual practice at the Bar.
Educational Qualification
| Eligibility | Assistant Public Prosecutor |
Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer
|
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute |
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Professional or Integrated
|
| Experience | 3 years’ experience at the Bar | 2 years’ actual practice at the Bar |
| Experience Certification | As prescribed by UPSC |
To be certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge concerned, Registrar General of the concerned High Court or Supreme Court
|
| Desirable Qualification | Experience as Government Advocate | — |
| Special Requirement | — | Must be an eligible domicile of UT of Ladakh |
Note: For the Assistant Public Prosecutor post, the notification specifies a Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute and three years’ experience at the Bar. Experience as a Government Advocate is listed as a desirable qualification.
Note: For the Public Law Officer post, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Professional or Integrated, from a university established by law in India, along with two years of actual practice at the Bar. The required practice has to be certified by the authority specified in the notification.
Age Limit
The age limit differs between the two law vacancies and is linked to the applicable category.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor |
35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST
|
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer | 40 years for ST |
| PwBD Candidates |
Further relaxation up to 10 years, subject to applicable conditions
|
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The application fee for the recruitment is ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay it.
- Female Candidates: Nil
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- PwBD Candidates: Nil
- OBC/EWS/UR Male Candidates: ₹25
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted through direct recruitment by selection. UPSC may shortlist candidates based on their applications, higher qualifications, higher relevant experience or by conducting a Recruitment Test, depending on the number of applications and the Commission’s requirements.
- Shortlisting based on applications
- Recruitment Test (if conducted)
- Interview
If a Recruitment Test is conducted, candidates must achieve the minimum suitability level prescribed by the Commission at both the Recruitment Test and Interview stages. The interview carries 100 marks, with the prescribed minimum suitability being 50 marks for UR, 45 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST/PH candidates.
UPSC Law Salary
The two law posts are placed at different pay levels under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
| Particular | Assistant Public Prosecutor |
Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer
|
| Pay Level | Level 10 | Level 8 |
| Service | General Central Service | General Central Service |
| Group | Group A | Group B |
| Status | Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Nature of Post | Permanent | Permanent |
| Probation | 2 years | 2 years |
| Headquarters | National Capital Territory of Delhi | Union Territory of Ladakh |
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Assistant Public Prosecutor vs Public Law Officer
The two law posts differ significantly in terms of vacancies, experience, pay level and work profile.
| Feature | Assistant Public Prosecutor | Public Law Officer |
| Vacancies | 140 | 4 |
| Location | Delhi | Ladakh |
| Law Qualification | Degree in Law | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Bar Practice | 3 years | 2 years actual practice |
| Upper Age | 35-40 years depending on category | 40 years for ST |
| Pay Level | Level 10 | Level 8 |
| Post Group | Group A | Group B |
| Main Work | Prosecution and criminal cases |
Legal opinions, vetting and departmental litigation
|
| Special Eligibility | Government Advocate experience desirable | Ladakh domicile mandatory |
| Probation | 2 years | 2 years |
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Job Profile and Duties
The nature of work differs considerably between the two law posts.
- Assistant Public Prosecutor: Conduct cases before Metropolitan Magistrates on behalf of the Government of NCT of Delhi; teach law; advise police in criminal cases; maintain records and statistical information of criminal cases
- Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer: Provide legal opinions; vet draft notifications, rules and regulations; participate in Departmental Promotion Committees; draft and vet replies; communicate with the Ministry; may perform District Litigation Officer duties for Leh and Kargil
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