Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC, Cuttack) has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27) for 172 vacancies of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP - Group-B) in the Odisha State Prosecution Service under the Home Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible Law graduates (LL.B) with a minimum of 2 years of active practice experience as an Advocate aged between 21 and 42 years can apply online through the OPSC portal at opsc.gov.in from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 (05:00 PM). The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for 01 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | August 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 September 2026 |
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| Tentative Prelims Exam Date | 01 November 2026 (Sunday) |
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Application Fee & Pay Scale
| General / SEBC / UR | ₹700/- |
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| SC / ST (Odisha) / PwD | Nil (₹0/- Exempted) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card & UPI |
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Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 42 Years |
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| Candidate must be born between 02-01-1984 and 01-01-2005. |
| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women, 10 Years for PwD as per Odisha Govt norms. |
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Eligibility / Qualification
| Educational | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B - 3 Years / 5 Years) from a recognized University. |
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| Experience | Minimum 2 Years of practice as an Advocate with Bar Council Enrolment & Certificate from District & Sessions Judge. |
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| Odia Language | Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia (Passed Class 10th / Middle School with Odia). |
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OPSC APP 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (172 Posts)
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation (Out of Total) | Pay Scale |
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| Unreserved (UR) | 86 | 29 | Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) Grade Pay ₹4,600/- |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 23 | 08 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 27 | 09 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 36 | 12 |
| Total Regular Vacancies | 172 Posts | 58 Women |
How to Apply Online for OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor 2026
- Visit the official portal of OPSC - opsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete your One-Time Registration (generate Permanent Public Service Account Number - PPSAN).
- Log in to access the application form for “Assistant Public Prosecutor (Advt. No. 09 of 2026-27)”.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (LL.B marks), Bar Council enrolment number, and 2-year court practice details.
- Upload required scanned documents: Recent passport-size color photograph and clear signature. Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI). LL.B Degree Certificate and Semester Marksheets. Bar Council Enrolment Certificate & Practice Experience Certificate from District & Sessions Judge. Class 10th (HSC) Certificate for Date of Birth & Odia language pass proof. Caste / SEBC / Domicile / PwD Certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the ₹700/- examination fee online (exempted for SC/ST/PwD of Odisha).
- Review all details in preview mode and submit the application before 28 September 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Download and print a copy of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
