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TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 2025 Out for 61 Posts

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 2025, announcing a total of 61 vacancies for Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II posts. Interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can now start filling out their application form online from 2nd December 2025 onwards at www.tnpsc.gov.in. For more details regarding the recruitment, candidates must go through this article.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 2025 Out

The TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Notification 2025 has been released on 2nd December 2025 at the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission official website www.tnpsc.gov.in for a total of 61 Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II vacancies. Before applying for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy 2025, candidates must go through the detailed notification to know the complete details. Candidates can use the direct link provided below to download the notification PDF.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 Summary

Candidates can only apply online for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 at www.tnpsc.gov.in. The selection of candidates will be based on a 3-stage selection process that includes a Preliminary examination, a Main examination, and an Interview. Candidates have to qualify for each stage to be selected for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025- Overview
Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Post Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II
Vacancies 61
Advt. No. 727
Notification No. 18/2025
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 2nd to 31st December 2025
Age Limit 26 to 36 Years
Selection Process Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
Interview
Pay Scale Level 22 (CPS)
Official Website www.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released on 2nd December 2025. The online application process has started from 2nd December 2025, and the last date to apply online is 31st December 2025. The Preliminary Examination has been scheduled for 15th February 2026 (09:30 am to 12:30 pm).

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 2nd December 2025
Apply Online Starts 2nd December 2025
Last Date to Apply 31st December 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee 31st December 2025
Application Correction Window Period 4th January 2026 (12:01 am) to 6th January 2026 (11:59 pm)
Preliminary Examination 15th February 2026 (09:30 am to 12:30 pm)

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy 2025

A total of 61 vacancies have been announced by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II. Candidates can check the detailed category-wise vacancies from the table below.

Post Distribution of Vacancies Total Vacancies
Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II GT (G) 9 61
GT (G) (PSTM) 3
GT (G) (LD/LC/DF/AC) 1
GT (W) 5
GT (W) (PSTM) 1
BC(OBCM) (G) 10
BC(OBCM) (G) (PSTM) 2
BC(OBCM) (W) 4
BC(OBCM) (W) (PSTM) 1
BC(M) (G) 1
BC(M) (W) 1
MBC/DC (G) 7
MBC/DC (G) (PSTM) 2
MBC/DC (W) 2
MBC/DC (W) (LD/LC/DF/AC) 1
SC (G) 5
SC (G) (PSTM) 1
SC (W) 3
SC(A) (G) 1
SC(A) (G) (LD/LC/DF/AC) 1

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility Criteria 2025

To be eligible to apply for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The criteria must be fulfilled in terms of educational qualification and age limit, which have been detailed below.

Educational Qualification (As on 2/12/2025)

  • Must possess a B.L. Degree of any University or Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its grant;
  • Must be a member of the Bar and must have had active practice in Criminal Courts for a period of not less than 5 years
  • Must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil

Age Limit (As on 1/07/2025)

The candidates should have a minimum age of 26 years. The category-wise maximum age limit and age relaxation details are given below.

  • Others (Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs)

    Maximum Age Age Relaxation 
    Persons with Benchmark Disability Ex-Servicemen Destitute Widow
    36 46 50 No Maximum Age limit
  • SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs

    Maximum Age Age Relaxation 
    Persons with Benchmark Disability Ex-Servicemen Destitute Widow
    No Maximum Age limit

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Application Form 2025

The online application process for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy 2025 has started from 2nd December 2025 onwards at the TNPSC official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. For the convenience of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

Before submitting their TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Application Form 2025, candidates have to pay an application fee by online mode through Net Banking/Credit card/Debit card/UPI.

Criteria Fee
Online OTR Fee Rs. 150
Preliminary Exam Fee Rs. 100
Mains Exam Fee Rs. 200

Steps to Apply for TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025

To apply online for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2025, candidates must follow the steps provided below.

  1. One-Time Registration (OTR): All new applicants must first complete the mandatory One-Time Registration using their Aadhaar details on the TNPSC website. This involves paying a registration fee of ₹150 and uploading scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Existing OTR users whose registration is still valid are exempt from this fee.
  2. Log In: Access your personal dashboard using your unique User ID and Password created during OTR.
  3. Select the Post: Find and select the “Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II” post under the current recruitments section.
  4. Fill the Online Application: The OTR details will be pre-filled in the application form. Carefully fill in all the required particulars, ensuring all claims regarding age, educational qualification (B.L. degree), and minimum 5 years of active criminal court practice are accurate.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload fresh scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature, following the specified guidelines. You may also need to upload other specified documents like your Bar Council enrollment certificate and practice certificate at this stage or during a later certificate verification round.
  6. Pay Examination Fee: Pay the preliminary examination fee of ₹100 through online modes (Net Banking/Credit card/Debit card). Candidates eligible for fee concession should claim it at this stage. Note that the OTR fee is separate from the examination fee. The Main Written Examination fee (₹200) will be collected later from candidates who qualify for that stage.
  7. Review and Submit: Check all the details in the application form carefully before final submission, as no modifications will be allowed after submission.
  8. Print Application: After successful submission and payment, take a printout of the online application form for your records.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Selection Process 2025

To be selected for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II, candidates have to go through a 3-stage selection process that includes the following 3 stages. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Stage 2: Mains Examination
Stage 3: Interview

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam Pattern 2025

The TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam 2025 will include 2 exams, i.e., Preliminary Examination and Mains Examination. Before starting the preparation, candidates must know the exam pattern, which has been detailed below.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

  • The Preliminary Exam consists of a single objective-type paper conducted in OMR mode.
  • The paper includes three main subjects: General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability Test, and Law.
  • The total duration of the exam is 3 Hours, carrying a maximum of 300 marks.
  • The minimum qualifying marks are: (i) 120 marks for candidates belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCMs), and BCMs
    (ii) 90 marks for others
  • The question paper will be available in Tamil and English.
Subject No. of Questions Duration Maximum Marks
(A) General Studies 75 3 Hours 300
(B) Aptitude & Mental Ability Test 25
(C) Law 100

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Mains Exam Pattern 2025

  • The Main Exam consists of four descriptive papers, each of 3 hours duration.
  • Papers include Tamil Eligibility Test, Law Papers I, II, III, and IV.
  • Each paper carries 100 marks, and the Interview carries 60 marks, making the combined total 460 marks.
  • Minimum qualifying marks for the Main Exam + Interview: (i) 120 marks for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCMs), BCMs
    (ii) 160 marks for Others
  • The mode of examination is Descriptive, and the question paper for the Tamil Eligibility Test will be in Tamil, while other papers are in Tamil and English.
Paper Subject Duration Maximum Marks
Paper – I Tamil Eligibility Test 3 Hours 100
Paper – II Law – I 3 Hours 100
Paper – III Law – II 3 Hours 100
Paper – IV Law – III 3 Hours 100
Paper – V Law – IV 3 Hours 100
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