CBI ACB Dhanbad Special Public Prosecutor 2026, Apply 23 May
CBI Anti-Corruption Branch, Dhanbad has issued advertisement number 1265/76/2/Estt/CBI/ACB/DHN dated 29 April 2026 inviting applications from eligible advocates for engagement as Special Public Prosecutor to conduct trial in CBI cases pending in the courts of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The online application window closes on 23 May 2026 with engagement for a minimum of three years and professional fees governed by the DoPT letter dated 08 April 2024. Senior criminal-side advocates with at least ten years of standing at the Bar should treat this as a focused Dhanbad-specific opportunity within the CBI prosecution panel.
Quick Glance
Role Special Public Prosecutor · Posts 01 · Last date 23 May 2026 · Min. experience 10 years at Bar · Engagement 3 years
Overview
Issuing Body - Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), VII/2 Karmik Nagar, Dhanbad - 826004, Jharkhand
Advertisement Number - 1265/76/2/Estt/CBI/ACB/DHN dated 29 April 2026
Subject - Advertisement for appointment / engagement of Special Public Prosecutor to conduct trial in CBI cases in the Courts of Dhanbad (Jharkhand)
Total Posts - 01
Application Mode - Online via cbi.gov.in/vacancies
Category - Latest Jobs, Legal Engagement, CBI Panel Counsel
Engagement Period - Minimum 3 years
Court Location - Trial Courts of Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Authority - B. L. Meena, IPS, SP and Head of Branch, CBI ACB Dhanbad
Important Links
Apply Online (CBI Vacancies): https://cbi.gov.in/vacancies
CBI Vacancy List Page: https://cbi.gov.in/vacancy-list/MQ==
Important Dates
Date | Event |
|---|---|
29 April 2026 | Advertisement issued by CBI ACB Dhanbad |
30 April 2026 | Application start date on CBI vacancies portal |
23 May 2026 | Last date to submit online application |
Eligibility
The CBI ACB Dhanbad has listed the following eligibility criteria for the Special Public Prosecutor engagement:
Educational Qualification: LLB.
Bar Council Enrolment: Valid Enrolment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
Criminal-matter Experience: Experience at Bar in handling criminal cases.
Minimum standing of 10 years as an Advocate with experience in handling criminal matters.
An unconditional willingness or consent to work on the general terms and conditions approved by the Government of India from time to time.
Details of important cases handled by the applicant Advocate.
Nature of Job
The selected Special Public Prosecutor will conduct trial in the cases of CBI, Dhanbad in the Trial Courts of Dhanbad. The engagement is contractual for a minimum of three years and is specifically focused on cases prosecuted by CBI ACB Dhanbad before the Trial Courts in the district.
Professional Fee Structure (DoPT, 08 April 2024)
Per the DoPT letter F. No. 225/19/2023-AVD-II dated 08 April 2024 enclosed with the advertisement, fees applicable to advocates appearing at trial courts other than Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai (the band that covers Dhanbad under this engagement) are:
Particulars | Revised Fee |
|---|---|
Appearance in Trial Courts (effective hearing) | Rs 7,500 per case per day |
Non-effective hearing | 1/3rd of effective hearing if hearing could not take place due to reasons beyond Counsel's control |
Drafting fee per pleading | Rs 2,000 |
Conference charges | Rs 600 per hour per conference, up to 5 conferences per case / group |
Out-of-pocket expenses | Rs 750 per case |
Travelling Allowance | At rates admissible to Group-A Gazetted Officers |
Other entitlements:
Out-of-Headquarters daily fee - Rs 1,000 per day for absence from Headquarters, including departure, intervening holidays and arrival, with departure / arrival day rules applied.
Travel and Hotel - Air economy class or AC-II tier rail or first class by train, plus conveyance up to Rs 338 per day and hotel up to Rs 2,250 per day at Group-A Gazetted Officer rates.
Clerkage - 10 percent of fees subject to a maximum of Rs 1,800 in a case or batch of cases.
Court fees and miscellaneous expenses - up to Rs 750 obtained in advance from the concerned CBI branch / unit.
Documents to Submit with the Application
Educational Qualification certificates.
Enrolment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
Proof of experience at Bar for 10 years or more as an Advocate with experience in handling criminal matters.
Unconditional willingness or consent to work on the general terms and conditions approved by the Government of India.
Details of important cases handled by the applicant Advocate.
Application Proforma Fields
The proforma enclosed with the advertisement asks the applicant for:
Name, Date of Birth / Age, Father's Name, Mother's Name.
Residence (Temporary and Permanent) and Office addresses with Tel / Mobile / e-mail.
Educational Qualifications.
Date and Place of Enrolment as an Advocate with the State Bar Council or High Court Bar Council.
Experience on the criminal side - years at Bar, number of criminal cases handled and cases appeared on behalf of CBI, Central Government and State Government, split by Subordinate Courts, High Court and Supreme Court.
Important cases handled, success achieved, renewal-tenure outcomes (won / lost / pending), workload on hand and panel-lawyer status with Central or State Government.
Approval (DoP / CBI / Director CBI / Learned Attorney General) and terms-and-conditions confirmation, plus signature.
How to Apply
Visit the CBI vacancies page at https://cbi.gov.in/vacancies.
Locate the CBI ACB Dhanbad Special Public Prosecutor advertisement (Sr. No. for Dhanbad listing).
Click Apply now against the advertisement to open the online application link.
Fill the prescribed proforma online with all personal, qualification, enrolment and experience details.
Upload the educational certificates, Bar Council enrolment certificate, criminal-matter experience proof and the unconditional consent letter.
Attach the list of important cases handled, success outcomes and current workload as required by the proforma.
Submit the complete online application on or before 23 May 2026.
Important Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through the given link; offline applications and incomplete applications will not be considered.
No applications received after 23 May 2026 will be entertained by CBI.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interaction with the Interaction Committee at CBI.
Applicants invited for the interaction must bring all uploaded supporting documents in original during the interaction.
The professional fee is governed strictly by the DoPT letter dated 08 April 2024; no separate rate negotiation is permitted.
Eligibility at a Glance
Field | Requirement |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | LLB |
Bar Council Enrolment | Mandatory, with enrolment certificate |
Criminal-matter Experience | At Bar, in criminal cases |
Minimum standing | 10 years as an Advocate |
Application Mode | Online via cbi.gov.in/vacancies |
Court Station | Trial Courts of Dhanbad, Jharkhand |
Engagement Period | Minimum 3 years |
Last Date | 23 May 2026 |
Fee Band | DoPT 08 April 2024 - Other than metros (Rs 7,500 effective hearing) |
Final Words
The CBI ACB Dhanbad Special Public Prosecutor advertisement is a Dhanbad-specific engagement that targets one senior criminal-side advocate to conduct trial in CBI cases at the Dhanbad Trial Courts for at least three years. Eligible applicants with ten or more years of Bar standing should compile their case history and credentials and submit the online application on cbi.gov.in well before the 23 May 2026 deadline. For the latest updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.