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Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 Out: 140 Posts & 50 Contract Posts(Category-wise Vacancy distribution)
September 26, 2026
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 offers major recruitment opportunities for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts under the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi. UPSC has notified 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies through Advertisement No. 11/2026, while the Directorate of Prosecution has separately announced 50 APP posts on a contractual basis. Recently, the Delhi High Court is hearing a significant PIL filed by Bhumika Trust challenging the mandatory 3-year Bar practice requirement for these posts.
Latest Court Update 2026 – Delhi APP 3-Year Practice Rule Challenge
- The Delhi High Court (Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia) has issued notice in W.P.(C) 14063/2026 filed by Bhumika Trust.
- The PIL challenges the mandatory 3-year Bar practice eligibility condition for Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 posts.
- Respondents have been directed to file their replies within 4 weeks.
- Next hearing date is scheduled for 2 December 2026, when the prayer for interim relief will also be considered.
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026: Latest Contract-Based Recruitment
The Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi has announced 50 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies on a contractual basis. The recruitment aims to appoint eligible law professionals based on their interview performance.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Directorate of Prosecution, Delhi |
| Post Name | Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Contract Basis |
| Selection Process | Direct Interview |
| Written Examination | Not Conducted |
| Contract Period | 6 Months or until further orders |
Note: The official notification specifies a total of 50 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies on a contractual basis. Category-wise vacancy details have not been mentioned in the released notification.
Delhi APP Vacancy Announcement Important Dates
140 vacancies sound like a good news for aspirants who were eagerly waiting for this opportunity. The table below shows you the important dates and other details regarding the Delhi APP notification and vacancy announcement.
| Event | Date |
| Official UPSC Notification | September 10, 2026 |
| Application Window Open | September 12, 2026 |
| Application Window Closes | October 02, 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
| Final Result | To be announced |
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 Category-wise Details
UPSC appoints the Assistant Public Prosecutor under the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The 140 posts announced this year are split across different categories. The category-wise Delhi APP vacancy details are shown in the table below:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50 |
| EWS | 14 |
| OBC | 37 |
| SC | 30 |
| ST | 09 |
| Total | 140 |
PwD Reservation
8 out of these 140 posts are reserved for candidates from PwD category. The details for it are shown in the given table.
| PwBD Category | Reserved Posts |
| Blindness & Low Vision | 2 |
| Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 2 |
| Locomotor Disability | 1 |
| Autism / Intellectual Disability / SLD / Mental Illness / Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
There are 2 backlog vacancies in this; one under Deaf & Hard of Hearing, one under Multiple Disabilities.
Delhi APP Vacancy Eligibility Criteria 2026
As per the 2026 update, only practicing advocated who meet all the Delhi APP eligibility conditions can apply for the Delhi APP vacancies that will be announced soon. The eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below:
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university |
| Bar Enrolment | Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi or the relevant State Bar Council |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of active practice as an Advocate, counted post-enrolment |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
Note: Fresh law graduates cannot apply for the Delhi APP role. 3 years of minimum legal practice after enrolment as an advocate is mandatory.
Age Limit for Delhi APP 2026
The category-wise maximum age limit and relaxation for Delhi APP exam is given in the table below.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| UR & EWS | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC & ST | 40 years |
| PwBD | +10 years relaxation over the respective category limit |
Note: The exact cutoff date for age calculation will be mentioned in the official notification.
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026: Salary Expectations
The Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor is eligible for Pay Level 10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. The expected salary details are given in the table below.
| Component | Detail |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Basic Pay | ₹56,100 (starting) |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per Delhi Government/GNCTD rules |
Note: The actual in-hand salary may vary according to the posting location and the DA/HRA applicable at the time of joining.
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 Selection Process
Based on the official notification, the Delhi APP 2026 exam pattern and selection process has two stages:
- Written Recruitment Test: Objective-type (MCQ-based) written test (may vary)
- Interview: Personality test/Viva-voce
The UPSC may decide to directly shortlist candidates for the interview without conducting a written recruitment test.
Check out: Delhi APP Syllabus
Delhi APP Vacancy 2026: Application Process
The Delhi APP application form will be filled online from September 12, 2026 to October 02, 2026. You can follow the given steps to fill out the application form.
- Step 1: Visit the official UPSC portal: upsc.gov.in and register online with your basic details
- Step 2: Fill in the application form with correct details about your education, Bar enrolment, and experience
- Step 3: Upload documents like LL.B. degree certificate, Bar Council enrolment certificate, proof of 3 years' practice along with your photo and signature in the correct file size and format.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online.
- Step 5: Check the details and submit the application form. Save a copy for future reference.
Here are the key takeaways:
- The UPSC has announced 140 Delhi APP vacancies for 2026
- Only practicing advocates with minimum 3 years of experience after Bar council enrolment are eligible to apply
- The maximum age limit ranges from 25 years to 40 years based on category-wise relaxation
- The Delhi APP selection process has two stages: Prelims & Interview
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Nancy Mahavir Sharma
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