Law & Judiciary · Career guide for students
Public Prosecutor / Govt Counsel
Represent the State in criminal trials — APP, PP, ASG track. — A complete career guide for Indian students.
3–5 yrs LLB + 3–7 yrs litigationLLB graduate + state Bar enrolment
Why this career matters in India
New BNS / BNSS / BSA codes (2024) and 5 Cr+ pending cases = States are hiring prosecutors aggressively.
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1
BA LLB / LLB + AIBE
- 2
3–5 yrs litigation experience in criminal courts
- 3
Apply for Asst Public Prosecutor (state recruitment)
- 4
Promotion: APP → PP → Special PP / Spl Counsel
- 5
Higher track: Standing Counsel → ASG → Solicitor General
Skills you'll need
Criminal law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence)Trial advocacyCross-examinationPublic-interest reasoningLocal language fluency
Pros
- Govt job security + pension
- Constitutional prestige
- Clear promotion ladder
Watch-outs
- · Lower pay than corporate law
- · Heavy criminal case-load
Top recruiters & employers
State Govts (Law Dept)CBINIAEDUnion Govt (ASG / SG)High Courts
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