Delhi APP Vacancy 2026, Notification (Soon), Check Expected Vacancies

Delhi APP Vacancy 2026: Following a major update via a recent RTI and persistent pressure from the Delhi High Court, the Delhi APP Vacancy 2026 notification for approximately 140 posts is expected to be officially released by the UPSC soon. A formal proposal for these vacancies was forwarded to the Home Department on February 27, 2026, marking a critical step toward addressing the long-standing shortage of prosecutors in GNCTD. Aspiring candidates should prepare for a competitive selection process featuring 50 General category seats and a revised syllabus. This article provides the latest details on expected branch-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the projected timeline for the upcoming 2026 recruitment drive.

Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Vacancy 

The recruitment for Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) 2026 is currently in an active phase following a high-level requisition sent to the Home Department on February 27, 2026, for approximately 140 vacancies (including 50 for the General category). While earlier projections suggested up to 265 seats, current RTI data confirms 140 posts, with the official Delhi APP notification 2026 expected to be released shortly. Under the anticipated new recruitment rules, there is a strong possibility that the previous requirement of 3 years of Bar experience may be waived, potentially making fresh law graduates eligible for these Gazetted Group 'B' positions.

Delhi High Court Order Analysis December 18, 2023

A latest update has been rolled out regarding the Delhi High Court judgment dated December 18, 2023, from a  Writ Petition where the court had taken suo motu cognisance. The order was delivered by the Honourable Chief Justice and Justice Tushar Rao. The Principal Secretary of the Government of NCT of Delhi provided a timeline to start the recruitment through UPSC.

Recruitment Timeline as per the High Court Order

The specified timeline for sending the recruitment requisition to the UPSC is as follows:

For Public Prosecutors (PP):

• Recruitment rules have been cleared by the office of the Lieutenant Governor (LG).

• The requisition for initiating the appointment process will be sent to the UPSC within 10 days of the court order (approximately by December 28, 2023).

• For Additional Public Prosecutors (Addl. PP) & Assistant Public Prosecutors (APP):

• New recruitment rules are in the final stage of finalisation.

• Approval for these new rules from the LG's office is expected within four weeks.

• After receiving LG's approval, the government will send the requisition to the UPSC within the following 10 days.

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Delhi APP Eligibility Criteria Under New Rules

The court order states that new rules are being framed for these posts. Based on these developments, the expected eligibility criteria are:

Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP):

• Freshers are expected to be eligible. No prior experience is likely to be required.

• Additional Public Prosecutor (Addl. PP) & Public Prosecutor (PP):

• Experience will be required. These posts will not be open to freshers.

Delhi APP Exam & Syllabus Considerations

• Conducting Body: The examination is conducted by the UPSC.

• Language: The Delhi APP exam is conducted only in English.

• Syllabus Comparison: A course designed for the CBI APP exam will largely cover the syllabus for the Delhi APP exam, with only minor differences.

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