The National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released a major recruitment notification inviting applications for Senior Public Prosecutor (Sr. PP) and Public Prosecutor (PP) posts on deputation (including Short Term Contract – ISTC) basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced government lawyers, prosecutors, and law officers from Central/State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, and Autonomous Bodies who want to work on high-profile national security and criminal cases across India.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Vacancies | Posting Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Public Prosecutor (Sr. PP) | Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) | 07* | All India |
| Public Prosecutor (PP) | Level-10 (Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500) | 14* | All India |
*Vacancies are subject to change depending on actual requirements.
Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay (in addition to DA, HRA, TPT & other Central Government allowances).
Eligibility Criteria
1. Senior Public Prosecutor (Sr. PP)
- Analogous post holders OR
- 5 years’ regular service in Pay Band-3 + GP ₹5,400 (or equivalent)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in prosecution of criminal cases
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date
- Deputation Period: Maximum 3 years (including previous deputation in ex-cadre posts)
2. Public Prosecutor (PP)
- Analogous post holders OR
- 2 years’ regular service in Pay Band-3 + GP ₹4,800 (or equivalent)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in prosecution of criminal cases
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date
- Deputation Period: Maximum 3 years
Note: Departmental candidates in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
Key Responsibilities (Common to both posts)
- Scrutinize charge sheets and draft sanction orders
- Conduct prosecution in important cases and submit court diaries
- Prepare conviction/acquittal reports and recommend appeals/revisions
- Guide investigating officers on legal issues during probe
- Brief government/special counsels for High Court & Supreme Court matters
- Manage case property, warrants, and Malkhana inspections
- Coordinate with SP/DLA and attend case review meetings
Sr. PP will additionally supervise Public Prosecutors and provide guidance to the team.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Download the Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II), Eligibility Criteria (Annexure-I(A) & I(B)) and Recruitment Rules from the official NIA website: → www.nia.gov.in
- Fill the application in the prescribed format and get it countersigned by the competent authority.
- Attach the following documents:
- Bio-data (Annexure-II)
- Educational certificates (especially Bachelor’s Degree in Law)
- APAR/ACR dossier for 2020-21 to 2024-25 (attested)
- Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate
- Details of major/minor penalties imposed in last 10 years
- Experience certificates clearly highlighting prosecution work
- Send the complete application through proper channel to: SP (Adm), National Investigation Agency (NIA) Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
- Last Date: Within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. (Interested candidates may send advance copy by email to spadmin.nia@gov.in or by post immediately.)
Important: Applications received late or incomplete will be summarily rejected.
Why Join NIA as Prosecutor?
- Work on terrorism, cyber crime, economic offences, and other high-impact national security cases
- Pan-India exposure and career growth in Central Government
- Attractive pay + 20% Special Security Allowance
- Prestigious role in one of India’s premier investigation agencies
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