JPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Result 2026 - How to Check Your Roll Number

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts the Assistant Public Prosecutor recruitment examination to select law graduates for the position of Assistant Public Prosecutor in various courts across Jharkhand. The JPSC is the constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for state civil services and other government positions in Jharkhand. This examination is designed to recruit legal professionals who will represent the state government in criminal cases before subordinate courts. The selected candidates will be appointed under the Jharkhand Judicial Department and will work as public prosecutors handling criminal prosecution matters. The recruitment process is highly competitive and follows a multi-stage selection procedure including a preliminary examination, main examination, and interview. The position offers an excellent opportunity for law graduates to serve in the judicial administration while building a prestigious career in the legal domain.

Typical / Indicative Timeline

Typical / Indicative Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must possess a Law Degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized University or Institution
• The degree must be recognized by the Bar Council of India
• Must be enrolled or eligible to be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council
• Knowledge of Hindi language is essential
• Preference may be given to candidates with knowledge of local languages

Age Limit

Age as on 01 August 2026

Nationality

• Candidate must be a Citizen of India
• Preferably a domicile of Jharkhand state
• Candidates from other states may apply but preference given to Jharkhand domicile holders

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official JPSC website at www.jpsc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Online Application" link on the homepage
3. Click on "New Registration" and fill in basic details (Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number)
4. Note down the Registration ID and Password sent to your email/mobile
5. Login using Registration ID and Password
6. Fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned copies of photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB, JPG format), and other required documents
8. Select examination centre preference
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
11. Keep the transaction ID and application number safe

Application Fees

Note: Fee payment can be made online only through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI. No offline payment mode is accepted.

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Objective type examination consisting of General Studies and Law subjects to shortlist candidates for Main Examination. This is a qualifying examination and marks are not counted for final merit. Candidates scoring above the cut-off marks will be eligible for Main Examination.

1. Main Examination (Written Test): Descriptive type examination testing in-depth knowledge of law subjects including Criminal Law, Civil Law, Constitution of India, Evidence Act, and other legal subjects. This is the main written examination and marks obtained here are counted for final merit ranking.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for interview/viva-voce conducted by JPSC. The interview panel assesses the candidate's personality, communication skills, knowledge of current affairs, legal aptitude, and suitability for the post. Interview carries significant weightage in final selection.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates after interview must appear for document verification where all original certificates (educational qualifications, age proof, category certificate, domicile certificate) are verified by the Commission.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on combined marks of Main Examination and Interview. Candidates are selected category-wise as per vacancy distribution and merit ranking.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical examination to ensure physical and mental fitness for the post as per government norms.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims (1/4th of marks allotted to the question)

Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: No negative marking in Main Examination (descriptive answers)

Paper I - General Hindi & General English

• Essay writing on current topics
• Comprehension passages
• Precis writing
• Grammar and vocabulary
• Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa
• Letter writing and report writing
• Basic communication skills

Paper II - Indian Penal Code, 1860

• General principles and definitions
• Offences against the State
• Offences against public tranquility
• Offences by or relating to public servants
• Offences relating to elections
• Offences against human body (murder, culpable homicide, hurt, assault)
• Offences against property (theft, robbery, dacoity, criminal misappropriation)
• Offences relating to documents and property marks
• Criminal breach of trust and cheating
• Defamation and criminal intimidation
• Offences against women and children
• Kidnapping and abduction

Paper III - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

• Constitution and powers of Criminal Courts
• Arrest, bail and bonds provisions
• Process to compel appearance
• Investigation and inquiry procedures
• Trial procedures before different courts
• Provisions relating to Magistrates
• Judgments and orders
• Appeals, revisions and references
• Execution, suspension and remission of sentences
• Special provisions (security proceedings, public nuisance)
• Preventive action of police and executive magistrates

Paper IV - Indian Evidence Act, 1872

• Relevancy of facts
• Admissions and confessions
• Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses
• Statements under special circumstances
• Judgments of Courts of Justice
• Opinions of experts and non-experts
• Character evidence
• Burden of proof and presumptions
• Estoppel and res judicata
• Witnesses - examination, cross-examination, re-examination
• Documentary evidence and electronic records
• Exclusion of oral evidence

Paper V - Constitution of India & General Law

• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Union and State Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
• Center-State relations
• Constitutional amendments and basic structure doctrine
• Writs and Public Interest Litigation
• Constitutional bodies and commissions
• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (basic provisions)
• Contract Act, 1872 (general principles)
• Specific Relief Act, 1963
• Limitation Act, 1963
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (basic provisions)

General Studies (for Preliminary Exam)

• Indian History and Freedom Movement
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Indian Economy and Planning
• Geography of India and Jharkhand
• General Science and Technology
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Jharkhand specific topics (history, culture, geography, economy)
• Environmental issues and biodiversity
• Social issues and welfare schemes

Typical / Indicative Salary Structure (as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension benefits under National Pension System (NPS)
• Government accommodation or HRA
• Annual increments and grade pay enhancements
• Professional development allowances

Assistant Public Prosecutors have a well-defined career progression path within the Jharkhand Judicial Department. After serving for a minimum period (typically 3-5 years) with good performance records, they can be promoted to the post of Additional Public Prosecutor, followed by Deputy Director of Prosecution, and subsequently to higher positions like District Government Advocate. Exceptional performers may also be considered for deputation to law departments or legal wings of various government organizations, and there are opportunities for lateral entry into judicial services or higher administrative positions.

JPSC releases the admit card for the Preliminary Examination approximately 15-20 days before the exam date on its official website www.jpsc.gov.in. Candidates must login using their registration ID and password to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including the candidate's name, roll number, examination centre address, reporting time, and exam day instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving license, or passport) to the examination centre, as entry is strictly prohibited without these documents.

JPSC declares the Preliminary Examination result typically 4-6 weeks after the exam date by uploading the list of roll numbers of qualified candidates on its official website. The Main Examination result is announced 6-8 weeks after the main exam, followed by the interview schedule for qualified candidates. The final result, after completion of interviews, is published as a merit list containing roll numbers and names of selected candidates category-wise. Candidates can check their result by visiting the official JPSC website and entering their roll number or registration ID in the result portal.

Typical / Indicative Cutoff Marks: The cutoff marks for JPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor examination vary each year depending on factors like number of vacancies, difficulty level of questions, and number of candidates appearing. Generally, for the Preliminary Examination, UR category candidates need to score around 50-55% marks (120-132 out of 240), OBC candidates around 45-50% (108-120 marks), and SC/ST candidates around 40-45% (96-108 marks) to qualify. For the Main Examination and final selection, the cutoff is typically higher with UR candidates requiring around 55-60% of total marks (341-372 out of 620), OBC around 50-55% (310-341 marks), and SC/ST around 45-50% (279-310 marks). These are indicative ranges and actual cutoffs are declared by JPSC after each examination cycle.

North: Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Deoghar (Jharkhand); Patna (Bihar); New Delhi, Lucknow (UP)

East: Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam), Bhubaneswar (Odisha)

South: Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana)

West: Mumbai (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

Note: Primary examination centres are located across all districts of Jharkhand. Candidates can choose their preferred centre during the application process, subject to availability. JPSC reserves the right to add, delete, or change examination centres based on administrative convenience and number of candidates.