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TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility 2025: Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

Last Updated on Jun 04, 2025

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TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility 2025 Overview

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment for the post of TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor .The selection process consists of a written examination and viva-voce.

Parameter	Details
Post Name	Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade-II
Department	Prosecution Department
Notification Date	To be announced
Application Deadline	To be announced
Minimum Age	26 years (as on 01.07.2024)
Maximum Age	Varies by category (see below)
Education	B.L. Degree + 5 years of criminal court practice
Nationality	Indian
Number of Attempts	No limit subject to age and other conditions
Experience Required	Minimum 5 years active criminal court practice as an Advocate

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

To be eligible for the TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor post the candidates must fulfill the given requirements of eligibility :

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2024)

Category	Max. Age Limit
Others (General category)	36 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (Others)	46 years
Ex-servicemen (Others)	50 years
Destitute Widows (All categories)	No maximum age limit
BC, MBC/DC, SC, SC(A), ST	No maximum age limit

Note: “No maximum age limit” means candidates must not have completed 60 years of age on 01.07.2024 or at the time of appointment.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility: Educational Qualification

For applying for the position of TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor the candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements given by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) and have the educational credentials properly specified. These are properly given below :

Requirement	Details
Degree	Must possess a B.L. degree from a UGC-recognized University
Bar Enrollment	Must be enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu or any other State
Experience	Minimum 5 years of active practice in Criminal Courts
Tamil Proficiency	Must have studied Tamil in SSLC or passed Second Class Tamil Language Test by TNPSC

Note: Practice as a Temporary Assistant Public Prosecutor is counted toward experience.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Number of Attempts

There is no restriction on the no. of attempts.
Candidates must fulfill the age and qualification standards each time whenever they apply.

TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam Experience Requirement

Must have minimum 5 years of active practice in criminal courts as an Advocate.
Practice Certificate must be issued by:
- Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras
- Additional/District/Special Public Prosecutors
- Senior Advocates designated by the High Court of Madras

Note: Courts include High Courts, Sessions Courts, Judicial Magistrate Courts (First and Second Class) and Executive Magistrates.

For complete official information, visit the TNPSC Notification Page or download the official PDF Notification.

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Latest TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Updates

Last updated on Jul 13, 2025

-> TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecuter Certificate Verification Notice is out. Candidates have to upload their documents from 2nd to 16th June 2025.

->TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Mains Exam Fee Notice was out earlier.

->Candidates can pay the exam fee from 26th April 2025 to 30th April 2025.

-> A total of 51 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade-II in the Prosecution Department.

-> Interested candidates had applied from 13th September 2024 to 12th October 2024 upto 11.59 P.M.

-> Candidates must possess B.L. Degrees of any University to be eligible to apply for the post.

FAQs about TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility

What is the age limit for TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility?

Minimum age is 26. Max age is 36 for the general category. No upper limit for reserved categories (up to 60 years).

What is the education required for TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility?

AB.L. degree and enrollment as an advocate in any Indian Bar Council.

Is experience needed for TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility?

Yes. At least 5 years of active practice in criminal courts.

Can fresh law graduates apply under TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility?

No. 5 years of criminal court practice is compulsory.

How many attempts are allowed for TNPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Eligibility?

There is no limit, if age and other conditions are met.

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