Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is recruiting for 51 vacancies for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II. This is a regular job. This recruitment notification was released on 13/09/2024. The job location is Tamil Nadu. The online application start date is 13/09/2024 and the last date to apply is 12/10/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Post Name Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II
Advt No. 695
Nature of Job Regular
Vacancies 51
Salary Level 22 (CPS)
Job Location Tamil Nadu

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II GT(G) - 8
GT(G)(PSTM) - 3
GT(W) - 4
GT(W)(PSTM) - 1
BC(G) - 7
BC(LD/LC/DF/AC) - 1
BC(G)(PSTM) - 1
BC(W) - 3
BC(W)(PSTM) - 1
BC(M)(G)(PSTM) - 1
BC(M)(W)(PSTM) - 1
MBC/DC(G) - 6
MBC/DC(G)(PSTM) - 1
MBC/DC(W) - 1
MBC/DC(W)(PSTM) - 2
SC(G) - 3
SC(LD/LC/DF/AC) - 1
SC(G)(PSTM) - 2
SC(W) - 1
SC(W)(PSTM) - 1
SC(A)(W) - 1
ST(G) - 1

Age Eligibility

The candidate should have completed the age of 26 years as on 01/07/2024.

Category Age Relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disability 10 years
Ex-Servicemen 50 Years
BC (OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST No maximum age limit. Candidate should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01/07/2024.

Exam Fee

Category Fees
Preliminary Exam Fee Rs. 100
Main Exam Fee Rs. 200
BC (OBCM), BCM, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Destitute Widow Fee exempted

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II
  • Must possess B.L. Degree of any University or Institution recognized by the University Grant Commission.
  • 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. (The expression "active practice in Criminal Courts" shall include the period of service rendered by a person as a temporary Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II)
  • Must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil ( For this purpose, a person will be deemed to possess an adequate knowledge of Tamil if he has passed the S.S.L.C. Public Examination or its equivalent examination with Tamil as one of the languages studied in the High School Course in Tamil Medium and also S.S.L.C. Public Examination in Tamil Medium or passed the Second Class Language Test in Tamil conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.)

Selection Process

Selection Process Details
Preliminary Exam Objective type exam (CBT) for 3 hours for 300 marks.
Main Exam Written Exam and Interview. The written exam consists of 5 papers (Paper I is qualifying).
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
Interview 60

The detailed syllabus for Preliminary Exam and Main Exam is given in Annexure III of the Notification

How to Apply

  1. Candidates need to do One Time Registration (OTR) in the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission website.
  2. After registration, Candidates need to fill the application form for this specific post.
  3. Pay the application fees.
  4. Submit the form before the last date.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 13/09/2024
Online registration last date 12/10/2024 11:59 PM
Application Correction window period 16/10/2024 12:01 AM to 18/10/2024 11:59 PM
Conduct of Preliminary Exam date 14/12/2024 02.30 P.M to 05.30 P.M
Conduct of Main Written Exam To be announced later

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
Online Application Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the name of the post and total number of vacancies?
Ans. The name of the post is Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II and there are 51 vacancies in total.

Q.2 What is the age limit to apply for this post?
Ans. The candidate should have completed the age of 26 years as on 01/07/2024. Age relaxations are available as per government rules.

Q.3 What is the selection process for this post?
Ans. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Exam (CBT) followed by Main Written Examination and an Interview.

Q.4 How can I apply for this post?
Ans. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post only through online mode on the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in or www.tnpscexams.in on or before the last date 12/10/2024.