JPSC APO Recruitment 2025 : Jharkhand Public Service Commission published advertisement 2025 for Assistant Public Prosecutor (APO). There are a total of 160 posts under this advertisement that includes 134 regular and 26 backlog posts. This is indeed a huge opportunity for law graduates of India to get into the Jharkhand government public prosecution department.
Important Dates
The online application process for JPSC APO 2025 started on June 29, 2025. The candidates can fill their applications up to July 21, 2025 (05:00 pm), the last date for filing the applications. The last date of paying the application fee is July 22, 2025. Candidates are advised to complete the application process much ahead of the aforementioned date to avoid technical glitches.
Eligibility Conditions
To apply for the post of APO, the applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from an accredited university. A certificate in computer operations is also an asset because this is required. The lowest age limit of applying is 21 years, and it differs with categories. General / EWS (male)- 35 years ; BC- I / BC- II (male)- 37 years ; Woman of UR/BC/EBC Category- 38 years ; and SC/ST(m/c)- 40 years. Age relaxation shall be done as per the instructions of government.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹600 for General/EWS applicants with BC, and ₹150 for applicants from the SC/ST categories. The candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) remain exempted from the application fee. Payment of the application fee must be made online before deadline.
Selection Methodology
The three-level selection process involves candidates in prelims, for which objective-type objective papers will include 100 marks for general studies paper and 200 marks for law paper; time provided for each test shall be two hours; all candidates qualifying from preliminary tests shall have to sit for mains, examinations are descriptive types of papers, including a paper in regional languages; and last of all, an interview/viva voce to assess candidates’ knowledge of the law, communication skills and personality.
Pay Scale and Salary
The selected candidates shall be appointed in level-8 in the pay scale of ₹47,600-1,51,100 per month. Other than salaries, all allowances and benefits will also be conferred as per Jharkhand government rules.
How to Apply
Now eligible candidates can apply online through the official JPSC website at www.jpsc.gov.in. The candidate has to create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number and carefully fill up the application form uploading the required enclosures (LL.B. certificate, computer operations certificate, ID proof etc.) and pay the application fee. Candidates have to download and save the confirmation page for future reference post successful submission.
This presents the JPSC APO Recruitment 2025 as a brilliant opportunity for law graduates who just perfectly fulfill the requirements of public service as public prosecutors. The pay is attractive, and the status respectable; some factors suggest that this is an opportunity not to be missed. Make sure your applications are done in good time before 21 July 2025 and your serious preparation for it begins months before your chances of selection.