The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially announced 61 vacancies for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II under the Prosecution Department. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 02 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 via the official TNPSC website.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for law graduates with experience in criminal practice to secure a prestigious government position in Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II |
| Number of Vacancies | 61 |
| Salary | Level-22 (as per 7th Pay Commission) per month |
| Educational Qualification | B.L. / LL.B. + minimum 3 years practice as Advocate |
| Minimum Age | 26 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
| Maximum Age | 36 years for General / EWS; No limit for reserved categories |
| Online Application Start Date | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 December 2025, 11:59 PM |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 04 Jan 2026 (12:01 AM) – 06 Jan 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination | 15 February 2026 (09:30 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Main Examination | To be announced later |
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
The 61 vacancies are distributed across various categories as follows:
- General (GT) – 9
- GT (PSTM) – 3
- GT (W) – 5
- Backward Classes (BC/OBCM) – 17
- Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities (MBC/DC) – 12
- Scheduled Castes (SC) – 9
- Scheduled Castes Arunthathiyars (SC(A)) – 2
Note: Vacancy numbers are tentative and may be revised based on TNPSC guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification:
- Must possess a B.L. or LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of active practice as an Advocate in criminal courts (as on 02.12.2025).
- Language Proficiency: Must have adequate knowledge of Tamil (through SSLC, Tamil Medium study, or TNPSC language test).
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- General / EWS: 26 – 36 years
- SC / ST / MBC / DC / BC / BCM: No maximum age limit
- PwBD: Additional 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years
- Destitute Widow: No maximum age limit
Application Fee
- One-Time Registration (OTR): ₹150 (valid for 5 years)
- Preliminary Exam: ₹100
- Main Exam: ₹200
- Exempted: SC / ST / PwBD / Destitute Widow / Ex-Servicemen
Candidates must pay fees online only. Offline payment modes like DD or postal orders will not be accepted.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Minimum basic pay at Level‑22: ₹56,100 per month
- Maximum basic pay at Level‑22: ₹177,500 per month
- So for an APP‑II under Level 22, the basic salary will be somewhere between ₹56,100 and ₹177,500 depending on seniority/step in the pay matrix.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Oral Test / Interview
Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next stage of selection.
How to Apply
- Visit Our Official Website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Login and fill the online application for Notification No. 18/2025.
- Upload photograph, signature, and supporting certificates.
- Pay the application/examination fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for reference.
- Use the application correction window (04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026) if any updates are required.
