Jharkhand Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 134 Posts

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 134 vacancies of Assistant Public Prosecutor under the Jharkhand Prosecution Service. The vacancies have been notified on the basis of requisition received from the Home, Jail, and Disaster Management Department of Jharkhand. Candidates who possess a degree in law and are eligible to practice as advocates are invited to apply online through the prescribed application process.

This recruitment presents a valuable opportunity for law graduates seeking a government position with a strong career trajectory in public prosecution.

Important Dates

• Commencement of Online Application: 29 June 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025

Application Fee

The application fee details have not been mentioned in the notification extract. Applicants are advised to refer to the official notification or application portal for complete information regarding fee payment at the time of form submission.

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2024)

Category	Maximum Age	Maximum Age for PwD Candidates
Unreserved	35 years	45 years
EWS	35 years	45 years
BC-I / BC-II	37 years	47 years
Women (UR / BC-I / BC-II)	38 years	48 years
SC / ST (Male & Female)	40 years	50 years

• Government Employees: Those with at least 3 years of continuous service will get 5 years of age relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen: Eligible for a 5-year relaxation within their reservation category.

Total Vacancies

A total of 134 posts are available for direct recruitment. The vacancies are divided among categories as detailed below:

Category	Vacancies	Women Reservation
Unreserved	52	2
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	15	1
Scheduled Caste (SC)	13	1
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	35	2
Backward Class-I (BC-I)	11	1
Backward Class-II (BC-II)	8	0
Total	134	7

In addition to the above:

• 2% of total vacancies are reserved for Primitive Tribe candidates (horizontal reservation within ST quota).
• 2% of vacancies are reserved under the sports quota.
• 4% of total vacancies are horizontally reserved for persons with disabilities (including blindness, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, multiple disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism).

Pay Scale and Salary

• Pay Matrix Level 8 as per the 7th Pay Commission: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
• As per 6th Pay Commission Equivalent: Pay Band II ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,800
• Nature of Post: Permanent
• Probation Period: 2 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Essential Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Professional Requirement: Candidate must be registered as an Advocate and qualified to practice in courts.
• Additional Requirement: Certificate in computer operation from an institute recognized by the State Government.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted in two stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

This stage consists of two papers:

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	100	2 Hours
Paper II	Law	200	2 Hours

• Paper I will include topics such as Indian and Jharkhand-specific history, geography, economy, polity, science, and current affairs.
• Paper II will assess knowledge of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Evidence Act, and the Constitution.

2. Main Examination and Interview

The Main Examination includes:

• Language Paper (Qualifying Nature):
  Candidates must choose one of the following regional languages: Santali, Mundari, Kharia, Ho, Kudukh, Nagpuri, Kurmali, Khortha, or Panchpargania.
  Qualifying marks vary by category: CategoryQualifying PercentageGeneral / EWS40%BC-II36.5%BC-I34%SC / ST / Women32%Primitive Tribe30%

Written Law Papers (Descriptive)

Group A – 80 Marks

• Indian Forest Act, 1927
• Arms Act, 1959
• Explosives Act, 1908
• Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908
• Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
• Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
• Prevention of Witch (Dain) Practices Act, 1999

Group B – 60 Marks

• Electricity Act, 2003
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
• Bihar/Jharkhand Special Courts Act, 1983
• Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

Group C – 60 Marks

• Essential Commodities Act, 1955
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
• Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• Juvenile Justice Act, 2000

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online using the One-Time Registration (OTR) system available on the JPSC website. The steps include:

1. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
2. Sign in using your login details and complete the application form.
3. Upload scanned documents and photographs as required.
4. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
5. Review and submit the application.

Candidates are advised to fill in the form carefully, as incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

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