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The Delhi APP Recruitment Rules are officially notified. The final UPSC advertisement is awaited.
| Particular | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Rules | Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD, Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment Rules, 2025 |
| Gazette Date | 19 January 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Public Prosecutor |
| Department | Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Number of Posts | 265, subject to variation depending on workload |
| Classification | General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted, Group 'A' |
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level 10 |
| Pay Range | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Essential Qualification | Degree in Law from a recognized university/institute |
| Experience | 3 years' experience at the Bar |
| Probation | 2 years |
| Induction Training | At least 2 weeks mandatory induction training |
| Recruitment Method | 100% by direct recruitment |
| UPSC Role | Consultation with UPSC is necessary |
Delhi APP 2026 is a major opportunity for law graduates and practising advocates who want to enter prosecution service.
DLM Expert Insight
Delhi APP 2026 is not a generic law exam. It is a prosecution-focused exam where criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence law, special criminal laws and courtroom understanding will matter deeply.
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Rules Published | 19 January 2026 |
| UPSC Advertisement | To be notified |
| Online Application Start | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified |
| Admit Card / E-Admit Card | To be notified |
| Written Recruitment Test | To be notified |
| Result / Shortlisting | To be notified |
| Interview / Personality Test | To be notified |
| Final Recommendation | To be notified |
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam / Recruitment | Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 |
| Popular Name | Delhi APP Exam 2026 |
| Expected Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Department | Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD |
| Official Rules | Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment Rules, 2025 |
| Posts as per Rules | 265 |
| Classification | General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted, Group 'A' |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Pay Range | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Essential Qualification | Law degree from recognized university/institute |
| Experience | 3 years at the Bar |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Recruitment Method | 100% direct recruitment |
| Probation | 2 years |
| Induction Training | At least 2 weeks |
| Final UPSC Advertisement | Awaited |
| Expected Written Test | Objective / MCQ, UPSC-style |
| Expected Medium | English |
| Expected Duration | 2 hours |
| Expected Negative Marking | Likely 1/3, subject to UPSC advertisement |
| Preparation Focus | BNS, BNSS, BSA, Constitution, special criminal laws, prosecution MCQs |
The official Recruitment Rules state that consultation with UPSC is necessary for recruitment. The rules also state that the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be advertised by UPSC.
Therefore, the final recruitment advertisement is expected through the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC will likely be responsible for:
The post belongs to the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi.
The official Recruitment Rules regulate appointment to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi.
An Assistant Public Prosecutor generally works within the criminal justice system and performs prosecution-related duties.
The Assistant Public Prosecutor is a prosecution-related legal post.
An APP may be involved in:
DLM Expert Insight
Delhi APP preparation requires criminal law clarity, procedure understanding, evidence law command, BNS-BNSS-BSA preparation, UPSC-style MCQ practice, negative marking strategy and interview readiness.
The official Recruitment Rules mention 265 posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor, subject to variation depending on workload.
The Delhi APP Recruitment Rules, 2025 mention 265 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts. The final vacancy breakup, category-wise reservation, application details and exam schedule will be confirmed in the official UPSC advertisement once released.
The official rules classify the post as:
The official pay level is:
Delhi APP is a high-responsibility prosecution post. It requires legal knowledge, courtroom maturity, criminal law command, ethical balance and public service orientation.
The official Recruitment Rules prescribe the following essential qualification for direct recruits:
The rules also mention experience as Government Advocate under experience.
Qualifications may be relaxed at the discretion of UPSC, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Experience qualification may also be relaxed for SC/ST candidates at UPSC's discretion if sufficient candidates with required experience are not likely to be available to fill reserved vacancies.
The official Recruitment Rules state:
The age limit is relaxable for government servants up to 5 years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.
The crucial date for determining the age limit will be advertised by UPSC.
For Delhi APP 2026, the age limit under the Recruitment Rules is not exceeding 35 years, with relaxation for government servants as per Central Government rules. Final age calculation date and category relaxations will be specified in the UPSC advertisement.
The official rules require three years of experience at the Bar for direct recruitment.
The official Recruitment Rules state:
The rules also provide that certain long-duration vacancies caused by deputation, long illness, study leave or other circumstances may be filled on deputation basis from eligible Central Government, State Government or Union Territory officers. But the main recruitment method for APP posts is 100% direct recruitment.
The final selection process will be confirmed by UPSC.
Based on previous UPSC APP-style recruitment patterns, the expected process may include:
Until the official UPSC advertisement is released, the following should be described as expected / previous-pattern-based.
| Component | Expected / Previous Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Objective / MCQ |
| Mode | Offline / OMR-based |
| Medium | English only |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | Likely 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Marks | To be confirmed by UPSC |
| Interview | To be confirmed by UPSC |
DLM Expert Insight
Start preparing with UPSC-style MCQs, negative marking strategy, BNS-BNSS-BSA, special criminal laws and prosecution-oriented conceptual clarity.
Until UPSC releases the official syllabus, preparation should be based on previous APP / prosecutor exam patterns and updated criminal laws.
For Delhi APP 2026, aspirants should prepare the new criminal laws from Day 1:
Older Delhi APP sources may mention IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act, but after the new criminal laws, serious preparation must include BNS, BNSS and BSA, along with old-to-new mapping wherever required.
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DLM Expert Insight
Do not prepare Delhi APP 2026 only from old IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act notes. Build your preparation around BNS, BNSS and BSA with old-to-new mapping wherever required.
| Old Law | Updated Law |
|---|---|
| Indian Penal Code | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Indian Evidence Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
For every important topic, prepare:
Delhi APP aspirants should prepare both constitutional principles and special criminal laws because prosecution work often involves rights, liberty, criminal process, corruption, economic offences and digital offences.
Prepare:
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For every special law, prepare:
Delhi APP aspirants should prepare with:
Previous UPSC APP-style recruitment tests have used one-third negative marking. Final negative marking for Delhi APP 2026 will be confirmed by the official UPSC advertisement.
DLM Expert Insight
In a UPSC-style objective legal exam, knowledge alone is not enough. You need accuracy, speed, negative marking control and revision discipline.
Final interview details will be confirmed by UPSC. But aspirants should prepare early for:
Important Interview Mindset
The true duty of a prosecutor is not merely to secure conviction. The prosecutor must assist the court in the fair administration of justice.
Candidates should keep ready:
If you are serious about Delhi APP 2026, you need a structured preparation system.
Doon Law Mentor's Delhi APP preparation system is designed for aspirants who want recruitment-rules-based, updated and exam-focused preparation for the expected written exam and interview.
Delhi APP Mastery Course
Complete Preparation for Written Exam and Interview
Best for aspirants who want complete Delhi APP 2026 preparation covering BNS, BNSS, BSA, Constitution, special laws, prosecution MCQs and interview strategy.
Course Focus:
Delhi APP Test Series
Best for UPSC-Style Objective Practice
This is useful for aspirants who want speed, accuracy, revision and negative marking management.
Test Series Focus:
BNS + BNSS + BSA for Delhi APP
Best for New Criminal Laws Preparation
This program is useful for aspirants who want focused preparation of the new criminal laws.
Program Focus:
Before joining the complete course, you can watch our free Delhi APP strategy videos.
These videos will help you understand the Recruitment Rules, 265-post opportunity, eligibility, expected pattern, expected syllabus, BNS-BNSS-BSA strategy, old-to-new law mapping and common mistakes.
Delhi APP 2026 Recruitment Rules Explained
Delhi APP 265 Posts: Eligibility and Opportunity
Delhi APP Expected Syllabus and Pattern
BNS, BNSS and BSA for Delhi APP
Old-to-New Criminal Law Mapping Strategy
Delhi APP MCQ Strategy
Delhi APP Interview Strategy
Delhi APP Mistakes to Avoid
Free videos are helpful for direction. But selection requires structured preparation, MCQ practice, revision, syllabus coverage and mentorship.
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Aspirants should divide preparation into four stages.
Foundation Stage
In this stage, focus on Recruitment Rules understanding, eligibility understanding, expected syllabus mapping, BNS basics, BNSS basics, BSA basics, Constitution basics, special law overview and old-to-new mapping basics.
Concept + Bare Act Stage
In this stage, focus on BNS offences, BNSS procedure flow, BSA evidence concepts, Constitution, Prevention of Corruption Act, PMLA, IT Act, DSPE Act, CVC Act and other special criminal laws.
Practice Stage
In this stage, focus on law MCQs, topic-wise tests, section-wise tests, full-length mock tests, negative marking practice, wrong answer analysis, revision charts and old-to-new mapping quizzes.
Revision + Interview Stage
In this stage, focus on bare Act revision, short notes revision, old-to-new mapping revision, special laws revision, full mock practice, interview basics, role of APP, prosecution ethics, Bar experience questions and current legal affairs.
The interview / personality test details will be confirmed by UPSC. However, Delhi APP aspirants should prepare early because the post requires legal maturity, practice experience and prosecution-oriented thinking.
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If you are serious about becoming an Assistant Public Prosecutor in Delhi, this is the right time to begin structured preparation.
Delhi APP Recruitment Rules are notified.
The rules mention 265 posts.
The post is Group 'A' Gazetted.
The pay level is Level 10.
A law degree is required.
3 years Bar experience is required.
Recruitment is 100% direct.
Final UPSC advertisement is awaited.
BNS, BNSS and BSA matter.
Old-to-new criminal law mapping matters.
Special criminal laws matter.
UPSC-style MCQ practice matters.
Interview and document readiness matter.
You need:
Doon Law Mentor's Delhi APP preparation system is designed to help you prepare with a complete roadmap.
Your preparation should not be random.
Your preparation should be structured.
Your preparation should be updated.
Your preparation should be prosecution-focused.
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