The Delhi APP 2026 last date is 6 pm on 2 October 2026, so time is short. This guide covers the deadline, the application steps and the documents you must upload for the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) post, a government lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases for the State. It is written for practising advocates, who need precise checklists rather than theory. Details come from published notices for UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026, so verify them on the official site.
Delhi APP 2026 Last Date at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | UPSC Advt. No. 11/2026 |
| Posts | 140 |
| Application window | 12 September to 2 October 2026 |
| Last date | 2 October 2026, 6 pm |
| Fee | ₹25, exempt for women, SC, ST and PwBD |
| Mode | Online at upsconline.nic.in |
How to Apply Online
Register on upsconline.nic.in → Fill Common Application Form → Complete APP section → Upload documents → Pay fee (if applicable) → Submit and printDocuments Required for Delhi APP 2026
| Document | Purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 certificate | Date of birth | The date you enter is final |
| Law degree | Qualification | From a recognised university |
| Bar Council enrolment certificate | Proof of enrolment | Reported by one source |
| Experience certificate | Three years at the Bar | Prescribed proforma only |
| Caste certificate, OBC non-creamy layer declaration | Reservation | For OBC, a Delhi-issued certificate is reportedly required |
| PwBD certificate | Disability reservation | At least 40 percent disability |
| Age relaxation certificate | If claiming relaxation | As applicable |
| Photo ID, live photo, signature | Identity | Aadhaar advised; sign three times in black ink on white paper |
Experience Certificate for Advocates: What to Watch
Three years at the Bar means actual practice after enrolment with a State Bar Council.
- Pay slips, resumes, appointment letters and unsigned certificates are reportedly not accepted as proof.
- Part-time, daily-wage or visiting experience is reportedly not counted.
- Experience as a Government Advocate is desirable, not compulsory.
- Keep order sheets showing your appearances, since they help at interview.
Age and Eligibility Snapshot
- Indian citizen with a law degree and three years’ Bar experience
- Age limit: 35 years (UR and EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC and ST), with up to 10 more years for PwBD candidates
- Fresh graduates cannot apply
Legal Framework
- Article 309 of the Constitution: lets the government frame recruitment rules for its posts, which set the three-year requirement.
- Article 320: sets out UPSC’s role in recruitment.
- Articles 14 and 16: equality and equal opportunity in public employment. Articles 15(4), 16(4) and 16(6) allow reservation for backward classes and economically weaker sections.
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: Section 34 reserves posts for benchmark disabilities, and the notice includes 8 such posts.
- Advocates Act, 1961: governs enrolment and the right to practise, so experience counts only as an enrolled advocate.
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS): Section 19 provides for APPs in districts for Magistrate courts.
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS): Section 318 punishes cheating, which can cover false documents.
- Right to Information Act, 2005: lets you seek information on the selection process.
Common Mistakes and Consequences
- Uploading unaccepted proof, such as pay slips
- Entering the wrong date of birth
- Unsigned or wrongly formatted certificates
- Leaving the application to the last hour
A false claim can lead to rejection, cancellation of candidature, debarment and prosecution under the BNS. If your application is wrongly rejected, first write to UPSC through its helpdesk, then use the RTI Act. A writ petition under Article 226 is a last resort for genuine cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reports say no. The form cannot be withdrawn or corrected, and the date of birth you enter is final. Check the notice for any correction window before relying on one.
Yes, ₹25, payable online. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.
No. Three years of experience at the Bar is a basic condition. There is no exception reported for general candidates.
From your enrolment as an advocate, not from your degree. The notice fixes the cut-off date used to count it, so check that date before you apply.
The notice gives a prescribed proforma, and you must use it. Unsigned certificates, pay slips, resumes and appointment letters are reportedly not accepted. Follow the format and check who the proforma says may sign.
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