Special Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Assam & Arunachal Pradesh

Special Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility, Application Form & Last Date

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, Shillong, under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible advocates for engagement as Special Public Prosecutor (SPP).

The engagement is for handling cases related to indirect taxation and NDPS matters before subordinate courts and Sessions Courts in various districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Eligible advocates who fulfil the prescribed requirements under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, may submit their applications in the prescribed format. The last date for submission of applications is 16 November 2026.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details

District-Wise Engagement Details

Applications are invited for engagement as Special Public Prosecutor for the following districts:

Eligibility Criteria

• Advocates interested in applying for the engagement must fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
• Advocates should have experience in handling prosecution cases related to Indirect Taxes and Customs, Economic Offences, NDPS cases or other relevant matters.

Eligible advocates should be willing to handle prosecution cases relating to:

• Indirect Taxes and Customs.
• Economic Offences.
• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases.
• Other cases on behalf of the Department.

Special Public Prosecutor Fee Structure

Government of India specify the fee structure for Special Public Prosecutors as follows-

1. Fees for District, Sessions and Other Specified Courts

2. Fees for High Court Cases

3. Other Fees and Allowances

Application Form and Required Details

Interested advocates must furnish the following particulars in the prescribed application format:

1. Name of the Applicant.
2. PAN (Permanent Account Number).
3. Father's Name.
4. Date of Birth.
5. Phone Number/Mobile Number.
6. Address for Correspondence.
7. Permanent Address.
8. Educational Qualification.
9. Date of Enrolment in High Court/Session Court as Counsel.
10. District and Sessions Court to which enrolled.
11. Date of Empanelment as Member of Bar Council of District and Sessions Court.
12. Name of Firm and Names of Partners, if applicable.
13. Number of cases relating to Indirect Taxes and NDPS cases dealt with during the last three years as an Advocate.
14. Number of cases published in Journals/Newspapers.
15. Income from professional practice (copy of the latest ITR to be attached).

How to Apply for Special Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026

Eligible and interested advocates can apply by following these steps:

1. Download or obtain the prescribed application format (Proforma-A).
2. Fill in all the required personal, educational and professional details.
3. Provide details of enrolment and professional experience.
4. Attach a copy of the latest Income Tax Return (ITR).
5. Verify all the information furnished in the application.
6. Submit the completed application to the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North East Region, Shillong.

The application envelope must be superscribed:

"APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR"

Application Submission Address

The completed application should be submitted to:

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive),

North East Region,

Legal Section,110 MG Road, Customs House,

Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001.

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Important Points To Rememnber

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• Applicants must provide accurate professional and personal details.
• A copy of the latest Income Tax Return must be attached.
• The application envelope must carry the prescribed superscription.
• The last date for submission is 16 November 2026.
• The date and time of the interview will be communicated later.

FAQs

Q1. Which department has issued the Special Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 advertisement?

Ans: The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, Shillong, under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

Q2. What is the name of the post?

Ans: The engagement is for Special Public Prosecutor (SPP).

Q3. Who can apply for this engagement?

Ans: Eligible advocates fulfilling the requirements under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, can apply.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?

Ans: The last date for submission of applications is 16 November 2026.

Q5. What is the application mode?

Ans: Applications must be submitted offline to the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North East Region, Shillong.

Q6. Which districts are covered under this engagement?

Ans: Eight districts of Assam and four districts of Arunachal Pradesh are covered under the advertisement.

Q7. Will there be an interview?

Ans: Yes. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to the applicants.

Q8. Is an Income Tax Return required with the application?

Ans: Yes. Applicants must attach a copy of their latest Income Tax Return.

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