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

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts the Assistant Public Prosecutor examination to recruit law graduates for prosecution roles in the Jharkhand state judiciary. The Assistant Public Prosecutor represents the state government in criminal cases before various courts across Jharkhand. This examination is conducted under the Jharkhand State Legal Service, and selected candidates serve under the administrative control of the Director of Prosecution, Jharkhand. The recruitment process involves a competitive written examination followed by document verification and interview. JPSC releases the result in stages - prelims result, mains result, and final merit list - each containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. This is a prestigious position for law graduates seeking a career in public prosecution within the state judicial framework.

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Typical / Indicative Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB - 3 years or 5 years integrated) from a recognized University
• The degree must be recognized by the Bar Council of India
• Candidates must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council
• Degree obtained through distance/correspondence mode from UGC-recognized university is acceptable

Age Limit

Age as on 01.01.2026

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference given to candidates with Jharkhand domicile
• Domicile certificate of Jharkhand may be required during document verification

1. Visit the official JPSC website at www.jpsc.gov.in
2. Click on "Apply Online" link for Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment
3. For new users, click on "New Registration" and provide basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number)
4. Verify your email ID and mobile number through OTP
5. Complete Part-I registration by filling personal details and creating login credentials
6. Login using Registration ID and Password
7. Fill Part-II of the application form with educational qualifications, address, category details
8. Upload scanned documents: Photograph (50KB, JPG), Signature (20KB, JPG), ID proof, Degree certificates
9. Preview the filled application form and make corrections if needed
10. Proceed to fee payment section
11. Pay application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
12. After successful payment, submit the final application
13. Download and print the application form for future reference
14. Note down your Registration Number and Transaction ID

Application Fees

Note: Fee payment is non-refundable under any circumstances.

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Objective type exam consisting of General Studies and Law subjects to shortlist candidates for Mains examination. The marks obtained in Prelims are not counted for final merit.

1. Main Examination (Descriptive): Written examination with descriptive/essay type questions covering General Studies, General English, Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, Constitutional Law, and other law subjects. Marks obtained in Mains are counted for final merit ranking.

1. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on Mains marks are called for original document verification including educational certificates, category certificates, Bar Council enrollment certificate, domicile proof, and identity proof.

1. Personal Interview: Personality test/interview conducted by JPSC board to assess candidate's suitability, general awareness, communication skills, legal knowledge, and aptitude for public prosecution. Interview carries specific weightage in final merit.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection based on combined marks of Main Examination and Interview. Merit list prepared category-wise, and candidates are selected based on available vacancies.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Questions are objective type (MCQ) with four options.

Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: No negative marking in Main examination.

Paper-I: General Studies (Prelims & Mains)

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian National Movement and Freedom Struggle
• Geography of India and Jharkhand
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Economic and Social Development
• Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity
• General Science and Scientific Developments
• Current Affairs: National and International
• Jharkhand State specific topics: History, Geography, Culture, Economy

Paper-II: General English (Mains)

• Essay Writing on contemporary topics
• Comprehension of given passages
• Precis Writing
• Grammar and Usage
• Vocabulary and Idioms
• Sentence Formation and Correction

Paper-III: Indian Penal Code, 1860

• General principles of criminal liability
• General exceptions (Sections 76-106)
• Offences against the State
• Offences against Public Tranquility
• Offences relating to Public Servants
• Offences against Human Body (Sections 299-377)
• Offences against Property (Sections 378-462)
• Offences relating to Documents and Property Marks
• Offences relating to Marriage
• Defamation, Criminal Intimidation

Paper-IV: Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

• Constitution and Powers of Criminal Courts
• Arrest, Search and Seizure provisions
• Processes to compel appearance
• Bail provisions (Sections 436-450)
• Trial procedures before Magistrates and Sessions Court
• FIR and Investigation procedures
• Examination of witnesses and recording of evidence
• Charge framing provisions
• Appeal, Revision, and Reference provisions
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act provisions

Paper-V: Indian Evidence Act, 1872

• Relevancy of Facts (Sections 5-55)
• Admission and Confessions
• Dying Declaration
• Expert Opinion and Examination
• Oral and Documentary Evidence
• Burden of Proof
• Estoppel provisions
• Presumptions and their applicability
• Examination of Witnesses
• Privileged Communications

Paper-VI: Constitutional Law of India

• Preamble and Salient Features
• Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35)
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Duties
• Union and State Executive
• Parliament and State Legislatures
• Judiciary: Supreme Court and High Courts
• Centre-State Relations
• Constitutional Amendments
• Emergency Provisions
• Elections and Election Commission
• Constitutional Bodies and Commissions

Typical / Indicative Salary Structure

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and family, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Government accommodation or HRA, Pension benefits under NPS, Annual increments, and Grade Pay progression.

Assistant Public Prosecutors have clear promotional avenues within the Jharkhand Legal Service. After 5-8 years of service with good performance, they can be promoted to Additional Public Prosecutor, followed by promotion to Deputy Director of Prosecution and eventually to Director of Prosecution. Lateral entry opportunities also exist for senior positions in the state legal department and law officer positions in various government corporations and departments.

JPSC releases the admit card for both Preliminary and Main examinations separately on its official website approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates must login to the JPSC portal using their Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password to download the admit card. The admit card contains the candidate's roll number, exam centre details, reporting time, and important instructions. No physical admit card is sent by post; candidates must carry a printout of the downloaded e-admit card along with original photo ID proof to the examination centre.

JPSC declares results in three stages: Prelims result (qualifying nature only), Mains result with marks and roll numbers of qualified candidates, and Final Merit List after interview. Results are published on the official JPSC website (www.jpsc.gov.in) in PDF format containing roll numbers of successful candidates. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into their account after result declaration. The final merit list is prepared category-wise based on combined marks of Mains and Interview, and selected candidates are called for document verification and appointment process.

JPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor cutoff marks vary each year based on vacancy count, difficulty level, and number of candidates. Typically, General category candidates need to score 50-55% marks in Mains to qualify for interview, while OBC candidates require around 45-50%, and SC/ST candidates need approximately 40-45%. The final cutoff for selection after interview is generally 5-8% higher than the qualifying cutoff. Previous years have seen final cutoff ranging from 55-62% for General, 48-55% for OBC, and 42-50% for SC/ST categories.

Exam Centres across India:

• Jharkhand (Primary Centres): Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribag, Dumka, Giridih, Deoghar, Chaibasa
• East: Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati
• North: New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Chandigarh
• West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Nagpur
• South: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai

Note: Maximum centres are located within Jharkhand state. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city during application, subject to availability.