Government jobPay Level 10Group AGazetted
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)
सहायक लोक अभियोजक (दिल्ली)
Group A gazetted post at Pay Level 10 for law graduates with three years at the bar — prosecuting criminal cases in Delhi's magistrate courts.
Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi · state government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹92,000–₹1,02,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- UPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor
- Qualification
- Professional degree
- Age limit
- 21–35 years
- Transfers
- Rare
- Work hours
- Court hours, with file work before and after
- Probation
- As per Delhi government rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹97,054
Gross ₹1,06,740 · CTC ≈ ₹14.3 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Conducting prosecution in the courts of Metropolitan Magistrates on behalf of the state
- Examining witnesses and arguing bail, charge and final hearings
- Scrutinising police charge sheets and advising investigating officers
- Preparing briefs, written submissions and appeals proposals
- Reporting case outcomes to the Directorate
A typical day
You are assigned to one or two magistrate courts with dozens of matters on the board each day. Mornings are spent on your feet: bail replies, evidence, arguments, with police files arriving minutes before the hearing. Afternoons go to reading charge sheets for the next day and noting defects for the investigating officer. The volume is high and preparation time is short, so you learn to prioritise the serious cases.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi) (joining)
Pay Level 10
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 in-hand
Additional Public Prosecutor
By promotion after the prescribed service · Level 11 · via dpc
₹1,02,000–₹1,19,000 in-hand
Public Prosecutor / Chief Prosecutor
Further service · Level 12 · via dpc
₹1,16,000–₹1,34,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Union Public Service Commission (direct recruitment by selection)
- 1.Online application and shortlisting on qualifications and experience
- 2.Recruitment test, where UPSC decides to hold one
- 3.Interview (100 marks)
Eligibility: A degree in law from a recognised university or institute and three years' experience at the bar. Experience as a government advocate is listed as desirable. Age 21–35. The limit shown is for unreserved and EWS candidates. OBC: 3 years more, SC/ST: 5 years more, PwBD: up to 10 years more; central government servants as per rules. Contract employees of the department get a one-time relaxation as described in the advertisement.
The good
- Group A gazetted entry for practising lawyers, with a fixed salary
- 140 vacancies in the 2026 advertisement, unusually many for a law post
- Posting only in Delhi
The hard parts
- Very heavy daily case load
- Dependent on the quality of police investigation
- No private practice
Postings
District court complexes across Delhi, such as Tis Hazari, Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, Karkardooma and Patiala House.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)?+
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi) is a Pay Level 10 post with a starting basic pay of ₹56,100. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹92,000–₹1,02,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)?+
A degree in law from a recognised university or institute and three years' experience at the bar. Experience as a government advocate is listed as desirable. Age: 21–35 years. Relaxation: The limit shown is for unreserved and EWS candidates. OBC: 3 years more, SC/ST: 5 years more, PwBD: up to 10 years more; central government servants as per rules. Contract employees of the department get a one-time relaxation as described in the advertisement.
Which exam do I need to clear for Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)?+
UPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor (Union Public Service Commission (direct recruitment by selection)).
Can fresh law graduates apply?+
No. The advertisement requires three years' experience at the bar.
Why is it filed under Delhi?+
The posts are in the Government of NCT of Delhi's Directorate of Prosecution, though UPSC makes the selection and the pay is on the central matrix.
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Sources
- UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 (official PDF)
- Union Public Service Commission — recruitment advertisements
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.