OPSC APP Salary and Pay Scale 2026

An OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor is placed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules 2017, with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other applicable allowances. This is the pay structure fixed for the 172 Group-B posts advertised by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27.

Pay scale: Level 10, basic pay ₹44,900

The post sits at Level 10 of the state’s own Pay Matrix under the ORSP Rules 2017, starting at a basic pay of ₹44,900. On top of this basic pay, an Assistant Public Prosecutor draws Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances applicable to Group-B state government employees in Odisha, so the actual take-home figure is higher than the basic pay alone and moves with periodic DA revisions. This pay level is broadly comparable to other Level 10 law-enforcement-adjacent posts in state and central government, such as the Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor post recruited by UPSC, which also sits at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix; see our OPSC APP vs Delhi APP vs AIBE comparison for how the two posts line up.

What an Assistant Public Prosecutor actually does

An Assistant Public Prosecutor conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State, generally before Magistrate and Sessions courts within the Odisha State Prosecution Service. The role involves examining and cross-examining witnesses, framing and arguing charges, opposing or supporting bail applications on behalf of the prosecution, liaising with the investigating police and advising them on the legal sufficiency of evidence, and appearing for the State in day-to-day criminal matters assigned within the district or jurisdiction posted. It is a Group-A level of courtroom responsibility delivered through a Group-B post, and it draws directly on the three Preliminary Examination subjects: Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law and the Law of Evidence, since these are the statutes a prosecutor works with daily.

Why the job profile matters for your preparation

Because the role is built around prosecuting criminal cases, the exam’s heavy focus on CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS and the Evidence Act/BSA is not incidental; it mirrors the actual day-to-day work. Reading these Acts with a prosecutor’s eye, not just an exam-taker’s eye, such as thinking about how a charge is framed or how a piece of evidence would be proved at trial, often makes both the objective prelims paper and the descriptive mains papers easier to answer.

Common mistakes candidates make

• Comparing only the basic pay figure across states without accounting for differing DA and HRA structures.
• Treating the post as purely clerical because it is Group-B, when the courtroom responsibilities are substantial.
• Not connecting the job profile back to why CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS and the Evidence Act/BSA dominate the exam.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of an OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor?

The post carries a starting basic pay of ₹44,900 at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules 2017, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other applicable allowances.

What is the job profile of an Assistant Public Prosecutor in Odisha?

The role involves conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State before Magistrate and Sessions courts, including examining witnesses, framing and arguing charges, handling bail matters for the prosecution, and advising the investigating police.

Is OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor a Group-A or Group-B post?

It is a Group-B post in the Odisha State Prosecution Service, under the Home Department, Government of Odisha.

How does OPSC APP pay compare to Delhi APP pay?

Both posts sit at Level 10 of their respective Pay Matrix, though under different pay commission frameworks: OPSC APP under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules 2017 and Delhi APP under the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix.

This page is for education and general information, not legal advice for a specific case. Law as on 2 November 2026.

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