The Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi has advertised 32 posts of Additional Public Prosecutor to be filled on deputation for three years (extendable by two more years). The post is Group A, Gazetted, at Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700). It is open to serving prosecutors in Central or State Governments, UT administrations and other public bodies. Applications go through proper channel by 30 November 2026.
At a glance.
32 posts · Deputation, 3 years + 2 · Group A, Gazetted, Level 11 · Analogous post, or 5 years as APP at Level 10 · Law degree · Age up to 56 · Through proper channel by 30 November 2026.
Post Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Additional Public Prosecutor, Directorate of Prosecution, GNCT of Delhi |
| Posts | 32 |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay | Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (Rs 67,700-2,08,700) |
| Mode | Deputation for 3 years, extendable by 2 more years after review |
Who Can Apply
Officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations and recognised universities or institutes who:
- (i) hold an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department; or
- (ii) have five years’ regular service as Assistant Public Prosecutor in Level 10 (Rs 56,100-1,77,500) or an equivalent post in the parent cadre or department; and
- hold a degree in law from a recognised university or institute.
Other Conditions
- Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as on the closing date.
- Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible.
- Deputationists will not be considered for promotion.
- Total deputation, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation, should ordinarily not exceed four years.
How to Apply
- Apply through your department (proper channel), with the requisite documents, as per the advertisement.
- The Directorate has circulated the advertisement to prosecution departments in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, and to the NIA, Enforcement Directorate and CBI. More details are on prosecution.delhi.gov.in.
- Closing date: 30 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 28 October 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 November 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a practising advocate apply?
No. This is a deputation post for serving prosecutors and officers in government or public bodies.
I am an APP with six years’ regular service at Level 10. Am I eligible?
Yes, if you also hold a law degree, are within 56 years on the closing date, and are not in the direct line of promotion in the feeder cadre. Apply through your department.
The Advertisement
Source: Directorate of Prosecution, GNCT of Delhi, advertisement No. F.2(1056)/DOP/Admn./2026 dated 28.10.2026, and covering letter of the same date signed by the Director of Prosecution. Check prosecution.delhi.gov.in before applying.
