The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published Advertisement No. 11/2026, announcing massive recruitment opportunities for law graduates. Out of the 212 total vacancies advertised across various departments, 144 posts are exclusively dedicated to the legal field.
The commission is inviting online applications for the high-profile legal positions of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) under the Government of NCT of Delhi, and Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer under the UT of Ladakh Administration.
Key Highlights of UPSC Legal Vacancies
| Parameter | Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi) | Public Law Officer (UT Ladakh) |
| Department | Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD | Law and Justice Department, UT Ladakh |
| Total Vacancies | 140 Posts | 04 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 (7th CPC) | Level-08 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | New Delhi | Leh & Kargil (UT Ladakh) |
| Application Deadline | 02 October 2026 (18:00 hrs) | 09 October 2026 (18:00 hrs) |
Vacancy Distribution & Category Breakup
1. Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) – 140 Vacancies
- Unreserved (UR): 50
- OBC: 37
- SC: 30
- EWS: 14
- ST: 09(Note: 08 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates across specific categories).
2. Public Law Officer / Law Officer – 04 Vacancies
- ST (UT Ladakh Domicile): 04(Note: 01 post is reserved for PwBD candidates).
Eligibility Criteria for Legal Posts
Candidates must fulfill the specific educational and Bar practice requirements by the closing date of the respective application.
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)
- Education: A Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience: Mandatory 3 years of experience practicing at the Bar. (Experience as a Government Advocate is highly desirable).
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Public Law Officer / Law Officer (Ladakh)
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or Integrated).
- Experience: Mandatory 2 years of actual practice at the Bar, certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Registrar General of a High Court, or the Supreme Court.
- Special Requirement: Must be an eligible domicile of the UT of Ladakh.
- Age Limit: Up to 40 years for ST candidates.
(Age relaxations up to 10 years are available for PwBD candidates as per government rules).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting / Recruitment Test (RT): In the event of a large volume of applications, the UPSC may conduct a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (RT) to shortlist candidates.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The minimum qualifying marks for the interview are 50 for UR, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD out of 100.
- Document Verification: Verification of Bar Council enrollment, experience certificates, and other credentials.
Application Fee
- UR / EWS / OBC (Male Candidates): ₹25/- (To be paid online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil).
Important Dates to Remember
- Start Date for Online Application: 12 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply for APP (Delhi):02 October 2026 (upto 18:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply for Law Officer (Ladakh):09 October 2026 (upto 18:00 hrs)
- Last Date for Printing Submitted Application: 03 October 2026 (for APP) & 10 October 2026 (for Ladakh Law Officer).
Important Links
| UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 PDF | Click Here |
| UPSC Apply Online (ORA) | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| JurisLink Whatsapp Group | Click Here |
How to Apply for UPSC Advt 11/2026?
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at
upsconline.nic.in. - Complete your Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if you are a new user, or log in to your existing account.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF), ensuring your live photograph and signature are uploaded correctly.
- Navigate to the specific post (Assistant Public Prosecutor or Public Law Officer) and fill the post-specific module.
- Upload scanned PDF copies of your age proof, LL.B. degree, Bar Council registration, and Bar experience certificates.
- Pay the ₹25 application fee (if applicable) and submit your application before the post-specific deadline.
- Print the final submitted application form for future reference.
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