Job Opportunity: Assistant Public Prosecutor At Directorate Of Prosecution, Home Department, Government Of NCT Of Delhi
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About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The Union Public Service Commission is a constitutional body tasked with recruiting officers for All India Services and the Central Civil Services (Group A and B) through various standardized examinations. In 2023, 1.3 million applicants competed for just 1,255 positions.
The agency’s charter is granted by Part XIV of the Constitution of India, titled Services Under the Union and the States. The commission is mandated by the Constitution for appointments to the services of the Union and All India Services. It is also required to be consulted by the Government in matters relating to appointment, transfer, promotion, and disciplinary matters. The commission reports directly to the President. The commission can advise the Government through the president, although, such advice is not binding. Being a constitutional authority, UPSC is amongst the few institutions that function with both autonomy and freedom, along with the country’s higher judiciary and lately the Election Commission.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications from eligible and qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
🔹 Name of the Post:
Assistant Public Prosecutor
🔹 Number of Vacancies:
66 (Sixty-Six)
🔹 Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- A Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute.
Experience:
- A minimum of three years of experience at the Bar, practicing as an advocate in criminal law.
Desirable:
- Sound knowledge of criminal law and procedures, and prior experience in conducting criminal prosecution in courts.
🔹 Job Responsibilities:
The selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Conducting criminal prosecutions in trial courts.
- Offering legal advice to law enforcement agencies and government departments.
- Drafting and vetting legal documents and court pleadings.
- Assisting senior legal officers and ensuring timely and effective handling of cases.
📍 Place of Posting:
Primarily within Delhi, under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Prosecution.
📌 Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
🖱️ Click here to apply or Visit https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 1st May 2025
📄 To access the official notification and detailed guidelines, click here or Visit https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo03-2025-Engl-110425.pdf
