The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 06/2026, inviting online applications for various permanent posts across Central Government Ministries.

For law graduates and practicing advocates, this recruitment drive brings two highly prestigious opportunities. UPSC has announced a total of 17 permanent legal vacancies divided between the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). These are premier Group A and Group B Gazetted positions offering unparalleled career growth in criminal prosecution and financial law enforcement.

Vacancy Overview: Legal Posts

Post Name	Department	Total Vacancies	Category Breakup	Pay Level
Assistant Legal Adviser	Directorate of Enforcement (ED)	12	UR-6, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-1	Level-11
Assistant Public Prosecutor	Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)	05	UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1	Level-07

(Note: There is 1 dedicated PwBD reserved seat within each of the above post categories).

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Candidates applying for these prestigious legal roles must fulfill the following fundamental criteria:

1. Assistant Public Prosecutor (CBI)

• Educational Qualification: A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Experience: Generally, fresh law graduates are eligible to apply, making this an incredible entry-level opportunity to represent the premier investigative agency.
• Maximum Age (UR): Up to 30 years.

2. Assistant Legal Adviser (Enforcement Directorate)

• Educational Qualification: A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.).
• Experience: Requires relevant professional experience in dealing with legal affairs, particularly concerning fiscal statutes, foreign exchange, or criminal laws.
• Maximum Age (UR): Up to 40 years (Standard UPSC age norms apply for Level-11 posts).

(Age Relaxation: Upper age limits are relaxed by 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government of India directives).

Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted through the standard UPSC selection method:

1. Shortlisting / Recruitment Test (RT): If the number of applications is large, UPSC typically conducts an objective-type, pen-and-paper Recruitment Test (RT) to shortlist candidates.
2. Personal Interview: The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the interview (and the RT, if applicable).

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): ₹25/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil (Fully Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online (via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking).

Important Dates (Advt. No. 06/2026)

• Online Registration Start Date: 13th June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 03rd July 2026 (till 18:00 hours)
• Last Date for Printing Complete Application: 04th July 2026

Important Links

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Apply Online
UPSC Official Website	Visit UPSC
JurisLink Whatsapp Group	Click Here

How to Apply for UPSC Legal Vacancies 2026

Interested and eligible candidates must apply exclusively through the official UPSC portal.

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website: [https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/](https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/).
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile if you have not registered previously.
3. Select Advertisement No. 06/2026 and click on the specific legal post you wish to apply for (Assistant Public Prosecutor or Assistant Legal Adviser).
4. Fill in the online application form with precise academic and experience details.
5. Upload clearly scanned copies of your photograph, signature, LL.B. Degree, and category certificates.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form before 18:00 hrs on July 3, 2026.
7. Download and print the system-generated confirmation page for future reference.

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