Eligibility criteria for applying for the post of Special Counsel/Special Public Prosecutor for CBI are as under. Candidates must fulfill all conditions as on the closing date of online application (23/05/2026). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interaction by CBI. Criterion Details Educational Qualification LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized University Bar Enrolment Valid Enrolment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council Standing at Bar Minimum 10 years or more as an Advocate with experience in handling criminal matters Experience Experience at Bar in handling criminal cases Willingness / Consent An unconditional willingness/consent to work on the general terms and conditions approved by the Government of India from time to time Case Details Details of important cases handled by the applicant Advocate to be furnished

No application fee is required for this recruitment. Eligible Advocates may apply free of charge through the prescribed online link. Category Application Fee All Candidates NIL - No application fee prescribed

Applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interaction by CBI. Applicants shall have to bring all the uploaded and supporting documents in original during the interaction with the CBI Interaction Committee. Incomplete applications, applications received offline, or applications received after the last date will not be considered. Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. Stage Description Stage 1 Online Application submission with prescribed proforma and supporting documents uploaded through the given link Stage 2 Shortlisting of eligible candidates by CBI based on eligibility, experience, and case history Stage 3 Interaction with CBI Interaction Committee - shortlisted candidates to appear with all original documents Stage 4 Final appointment/engagement as Special Public Prosecutor for minimum 03 years