Delhi APP 2025 Notification Released – 66 Vacancies Announced
The official notification for Delhi Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APP) 2025 is now out. This recruitment, conducted by UPSC, has opened 66 vacancies in the Directorate of Prosecution, under the Home Department of Delhi.
The announcement has generated interest among law graduates with litigation experience, and this blog covers everything from eligibility criteria to syllabus and exam pattern.
Total Vacancies – Category-Wise Breakdown
- Total Posts: 66
- Unreserved (UR): 20
- EWS: 6
- OBC: 17
- SC: 19
- ST: 4
- PwBD: 5
Delhi APP Eligibility Criteria 2025
✅ Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university is mandatory.
- Both 3-year and 5-year law degrees are accepted.
✅ Experience Requirement:
- Minimum 3 years of practice at the Bar is essential.
- Litigation experience is counted from the date of Bar enrollment.
- Practice in District, High Court, or Supreme Court is acceptable.
- Government lawyer experience is desirable, but not mandatory.
✅ Age Limit (Maximum):
- UR / EWS: 30 years
- OBC: 33 years
- SC / ST: 35 years
- PwBD: 40 years
Age relaxation as per rules is applicable.
Application Process – Dates and Fee
- Form Start Date: 12th April 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 1st May 2025
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹25
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No fee
Applications can be submitted only via the official UPSC online portal.
Selection Process for APP Recruitment
The selection involves two stages:
- Written Examination (OMR-based MCQ format)
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Offline (OMR sheet based)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
- Personal Interview
- Only candidates who qualify the written test will be called for an interview.
Delhi APP Syllabus 2025 – Detailed Overview
📘 Core Criminal Laws:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
- Indian Evidence Act (now BNS, BNSS, BSA)
📘 Constitution of India
📘 Special & Allied Acts:
- Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
- Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
📘 Local Relevance Laws & Legal Affairs:
- Basic knowledge of legal affairs in current context
- Questions related to legal general knowledge
🔍 The syllabus primarily targets criminal law and related legislation relevant to public prosecution.
Why You Should Apply
- Prestigious legal post under Delhi Government
- Minimal application fee
- Ideal for law graduates with 3+ years of practice
- Offline exam – no need for CBT familiarity
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Final Note
If you’re a law graduate with 3 years of litigation experience, the Delhi APP 2025 recruitment is a golden opportunity. With a minimal fee and clear eligibility criteria, this government job can open doors to a stable legal career in public prosecution.
Check your eligibility, apply before 1st May 2025, and start your preparation today!
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