OPSC ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR RECRUITMENT 2026

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 28th August 2026
• Online Registration Close: 28th September 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Preliminary Exam Date: 01st November 2026 (Sunday)
• Main Written Exam: To be notified
• Interview: To be notified to shortlisted candidates

Application Fee

• General / OBC / SEBC: ₹700/- (Refundable on appearing in Prelims)
• SC / ST / PwD: NIL
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Wallet)
• Refund will be processed to the original mode of payment after completion of Prelims.

Vacancy Details

Reservations: Ex-Servicemen – 09, Sports Persons – 02, PwD – 08 (Cat-I: 01, Cat-II: 02, Cat-III: 02, Cat-IV: 03). PwD, Ex-Servicemen & Sports Persons shall be adjusted against the categories to which they belong.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• 02 (two) years of experience as practising Advocate.
• Certificate from respective District Judge in prescribed format (Annexure-B) and Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India/State Bar Council required.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum: 21 years | Maximum: 42 years
• Born between: 2nd January 1984 and 1st January 2005 (both dates inclusive)
• Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen – 5 years, PwD – 10 years (cumulative 15 years for PwD+SC/ST/SEBC).
• Candidates under multiple categories will get only one benefit – the most beneficial.

Odia Language Requirement

• Must be able to speak, read & write Odia.
• Must have passed Middle School standard language test in Odia OR Matriculation (Class-X) with Odia as a subject.

Exam Pattern

Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Screening – 100 Marks)

Syllabus – Preliminary (Law)

• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarika Surakhya Sanhita, 2023
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Standard: LL.B Course under University examination

Stage II: Main Examination (Written – 600 Marks)

Stage III: Interview (50 Marks)

• Final Merit: Based on Main Written Examination (600 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks) = 650 Marks.
• Tie-breaker: Higher marks in Written Examination, then older candidate placed higher.

Important Instructions

• Application Mode: Online only at https://opsc.gov.in
• Odia Language: Must have passed Odia M.E. Standard or Matric with Odia.
• Experience Certificate: Must be from concerned District & Sessions Judge in prescribed format (Annexure-B).
• SEBC Certificate: Must be issued on or after 29.08.2023 (not more than 3 years old).
• PwD Certificate: Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more) – Temporary disability not accepted.
• NOC: Government employees must submit NOC at Document Verification.
• Exam Centre: Kataka (venue details to be notified).
• Refund: Fee refunded only to candidates who appear in Prelims.

Documents Required

• HSC/10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Intermediate/+2 Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate
• LLB Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (all semesters)
• Certificate of Enrolment under Bar Council of India/State Bar Council
• Experience Certificate from District & Sessions Judge (2 years practice)
• Odia Test Pass Certificate
• Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST) in prescribed format
• Permanent Disability Certificate (PwD – 40% or more)
• Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate
• Sports Identity Card (Director of Sports, Odisha)
• No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
• Two Character Certificates
• 4 Recent Passport Size Photographs