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Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400 (Level 4 to Level 8)| Online Application Starts | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 November 2026 |
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| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | December 2026 |
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Office of the Collector and District Magistrate Tapi has invited offline applications for the post of District Public Prosecutor in the Sessions Court. Eligible advocates with 10 years of bar practice can submit applications by 21 November 2026.
Tapi is a scenic tribal district in south Gujarat, carved out of Surat district with its administrative headquarters at Vyara. Under the Legal Department and Home Department of Gujarat, the prosecution branch represents the state in criminal trials before the District and Sessions Court, Additional Sessions Courts, and Special NDPS/POCSO Courts sitting at Vyara and Songadh.
The District Public Prosecutor (DPP) occupies a central constitutional role under Section 24 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The prosecutor acts as a minister of justice, ensuring that criminal investigations conducted by the district police are scrutinized objectively, formal charges are framed accurately, and incriminating physical, forensic, and oral evidence is marshaled rigorously during sessions trials. Balancing vigorous prosecution with fundamental fairness is the ethical cornerstone of the prosecutor chamber.
As commercial development along the National Highway 53 corridor expands and regulatory offenses under forest, excise, and tribal land protection laws increase, the state requires an experienced senior criminal advocate to lead the prosecution panel in Tapi district. The Collector and District Magistrate of Tapi has accordingly issued Advertisement Number MAG/Jaherat/Vashi./8553-8560/2026 to select 1 District Public Prosecutor on a contractual term under the Gujarat Prosecuting Officer (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2026.
Selected legal luminaries will lead the district prosecution machinery, guiding assistant public prosecutors, reviewing police chargesheets, and representing the state government in high-stakes criminal trials. Don't miss this opportunity to achieve distinguished public service standing in the Gujarat legal fraternity.
The Sessions Division of Tapi exercises jurisdiction across Vyara, Songadh, Valod, Uchchhal, Nizar, Kukarmunda, and Dolvan talukas. The court complex at Vyara handles murder trials, atrocities offenses under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, illicit timber smuggling prosecutions under the Indian Forest Act, and financial fraud litigations.
The District Public Prosecutor serves as the primary legal advisor to the District Magistrate and District Superintendent of Police on matters involving appeals against acquittals, framing of criminal revision petitions, and grant of state sanction for prosecution. The DPP leads trial advocacy before the Principal District and Sessions Judge, ensuring effective coordination with forensic medical officers, ballistic experts, and chemical examiners.
The official notice covers 1 prestigious post in the district legal administration:
1. Post Designation: District Public Prosecutor (DPP).
2. Administrative Office: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, District Tapi-Vyara, Gujarat.
3. Appointment Nature: The engagement is made on a statutory tenure basis, initially for a term of three years, subject to annual performance appraisal by the District Magistrate and confirmation by the Legal Department of Gujarat.
4. Reporting Protocol: The District Public Prosecutor coordinates administratively with the District Magistrate Tapi and functions under the technical guidance of the Director of Prosecution, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.
Appointees will be provided a dedicated office chamber within the District Court Complex at Vyara, complete with law library facilities, clerical staff, and official communication allowances.
| Cadre and Post Designation | Administrative Authority | Vacancies | Remuneration Framework | Prescribed Legal Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Public Prosecutor (DPP) | Office of Collector & DM Tapi | 01 Post | Fee scale as per Gujarat Rules 2026 | LL.B Degree with 10 Years Sessions Bar Practice |
| Total Announced Position | Tapi District Legal Directorate | 01 Post | Statutory Contractual Appointment | Advocate Registered with Bar Council of Gujarat |
Candidates must satisfy the rigorous statutory criteria prescribed under Section 24 of the CrPC and state prosecution service rules on or before the closing date:
1. Law Degree Requirement: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B / 3-Year or 5-Year Integrated Degree) from a university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India.
2. Bar Enrollment: Active enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Gujarat holding a valid Certificate of Practice (COP).
3. Professional Standing: Minimum 10 years of continuous active practice as an Advocate in District and Sessions Courts or High Courts, primarily handling criminal trials, bail arguments, and criminal appeals.
4. Courtroom Record: Candidates must submit a list of landmark sessions judgments where they appeared as defense counsel or public prosecutor, demonstrating mastery of the Indian Evidence Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and procedural criminal laws.
5. Character and Integrity: The applicant must enjoy an unblemished reputation at the bar. Advocates who faced disciplinary proceedings before the State Bar Council or faced criminal convictions are ineligible.
Age parameters are evaluated with reference to the application submission closing date of 21 November 2026:
1. Upper Age Ceiling: Candidate must not exceed 62 years of age as on 21 November 2026.
2. Statutory Tenure Limitation: In accordance with Gujarat government rules, public prosecutors cannot continue in service beyond the age of 65 years.
3. Health Criteria: The candidate must possess sound mental alertness, good health, and active physical capacity to conduct daily morning and afternoon trial arguments in courtrooms.
The District Public Prosecutor receives professional remuneration in accordance with the Gujarat Prosecuting Officer (Appointment and Conditions of Service) and Conduct of Government Legal Affairs Rules, 2026:
1. Monthly Retainership: Fixed monthly retainership fee sanctioned by the state legal department to maintain the official prosecutor chamber and administrative desk.
2. Daily Hearing Allowances: Prescribed professional appearance fees for conducting daily sessions trials, arguing criminal appeals, and drafting written statements before trial benches.
3. Opinion and Advisory Fees: Professional fees for drafting formal legal opinions on police case diaries, sanction applications, and bail objections.
4. Infrastructure Support: Office space in the Vyara court building, telephone allowance, conveyance reimbursement for official travel, and stationery allowances provided through the district collectorate budget.
The District Public Prosecutor carries out indispensable criminal justice functions:
1. Sessions Trial Prosecution: Formulating trial strategies, examining prosecution witnesses, tendering expert scientific exhibits, and arguing final state arguments in criminal trials.
2. Bail Hearing Advocacy: Reviewing case diaries submitted by station house officers (SHOs) and presenting strong legal opposition against regular and anticipatory bail petitions in heinous offenses.
3. Scrutiny of Police Chargesheets: Advising police investigating officers on rectifying evidentiary defects, obtaining sanction orders, and filing supplementary chargesheets.
4. Appeals and Revisions: Preparing detailed appeal proposals to the Legal Department in cases resulting in unjustified trial acquittals, recommending appeals before the High Court of Gujarat.
Selection is conducted through high-level statutory consultation in accordance with Section 24 of the Code of Criminal Procedure:
1. Preliminary Scrutiny: The Legal Branch of Tapi Collectorate verifies bar council enrollment certificates, certificate of practice, educational degrees, and continuous 10-year practice proofs.
2. Judicial Consultation: In accordance with statutory norms, the District Magistrate consults with the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tapi, to prepare a panel of names of advocates fit to be appointed as public prosecutors based on legal acumen, integrity, and courtroom reputation.
3. High-Level Interview: Candidates on the panel will appear for a formal interview before a joint selection committee comprising the District Magistrate Tapi, Principal District Judge, and representatives of the State Legal Department.
4. Final Notification: The Government of Gujarat Legal Department issues the formal gazette appointment notification for the selected District Public Prosecutor.
Notification Approval and Sign Date: 05 November 2026
Application Submission Window Opens: 06 November 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications by Speed Post: 21 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
Scrutiny of Applications: Late November 2026
Consultation with Sessions Judge: Early December 2026
Issuance of Formal Gazette Appointment: Mid-December 2026
1. Official Website: Access tapi.nic.in for district administration notices, legal orders, and circulars.
2. Official Notification PDF: Download notice MAG/Jaherat/Vashi./8553-8560/2026 from tapi.nic.in.
3. Gujarat Legal Department: Visit legaldpt.gujarat.gov.in for state prosecution guidelines.
Download the official application proforma from the Tapi district portal at tapi.nic.in.
Fill in details: Applicant Full Name, Father/Husband Name, Date of Birth, Age as on 21.11.2026, Residential Address, Chamber Address, Bar Council Enrollment Number, and Date of Enrollment.
Detail professional experience: Exact duration of criminal practice in Sessions Courts, list of reported judgments, and details of earlier government empanelment (if any).
Attach self-attested photocopies of: LL.B degree certificate and marks memos, Bar Council of Gujarat Enrollment Certificate, Certificate of Practice (COP), Matriculation certificate for date of birth verification, and identity proof.
Enclose a continuous practice certificate issued by the President or Secretary of the District Bar Association or Principal District Judge.
Affix one recent passport-size photograph on the application form and attach one spare photograph.
Place the application package in an envelope clearly marked 'Application for the Post of District Public Prosecutor - District Tapi'.
Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post AD to: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Legal Branch, Jilla Seva Sadan, District Tapi-Vyara, Gujarat - 394650.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for Tapi Collector Office 2026
The closing date for receipt of offline applications by Speed Post at the Tapi Collectorate is 21 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications arriving after this deadline won't be processed.
In accordance with Section 24 of the CrPC, candidates must have completed at least 10 years of continuous active practice as an Advocate in Sessions Courts or High Courts.
Applications must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Legal Branch, Jilla Seva Sadan, District Tapi-Vyara, Gujarat - 394650.
Candidates must not exceed 62 years of age as on the closing date of 21 November 2026, and cannot continue beyond the age of 65 years under state service rules.
No, selection is based on professional credentials, trial court records, statutory consultation with the Principal District Judge, and an interview before a high-level state committee.
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