| Attorney General | Advocate General |
| The Attorney General is the first legal officer of the country. He is appointed under Art 76 of the Indian Constitution. | Advocate general is the highest law officer in the state. He is appointed under Art 165 of the Indian Constitution. |
| Appointed by president. Holds office at the pleasure of president, tenure is not fixed by Constitution. | Appointed by Governor. No fixed tenure, holds office at the pleasure of Governor. |
| Resignation to be submitted to President. | Resignation to be submitted to Governor. |
| Assisted by a Solicitor General and 4 Additional Solicitors General | Assisted by Additional Advocate Generals. |
