🏛️ MPPSC — Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission

MP ADPO 2026
Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Complete guide for Madhya Pradesh Assistant District Prosecution Officer 2026 — eligibility, exam dates, CBT pattern, syllabus, interview, salary. Notification released 10 March 2026. 17 vacancies announced.

📅 Exam Date Confirmed  |  CBT Exam — October 18, 2026  ·  Application: 9 April – 8 May 2026

📋 Exam Overview

Exam NameMP ADPO — Assistant District Prosecution Officer 2026
Conducting BodyMadhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
DepartmentHome Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
Post NameAssistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPPO)
Total Vacancies17 Posts (2026 notification)
Job LocationDistrict Courts across Madhya Pradesh
Application ModeOnline — mppsc.mp.gov.in
Application Fee₹500 (SC/ST MP) · ₹750 (Others)

📅 Important Dates

EventDate / Status
Notification Released10 March 2026 ✅
Application Opens9 April 2026 ✅
Last Date to Apply8 May 2026
Admit Card (Prelims)September–October 2026 (tentative)
CBT / Prelims Exam18 October 2026 (Confirmed)
Prelims ResultNovember–December 2026 (tentative)
Mains ExamJanuary–February 2027 (tentative)
Interview (Viva-Voce)March–April 2027 (tentative)
Final ResultMay–June 2027 (tentative)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

QualificationBachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university approved by Govt. of MP
MP DomicileDomicile / permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh preferred
Age (General)21 – 40 years
SC / ST (MP)Age relaxation: 5 years (Max 45 years)
OBC (MP NCL)Age relaxation: 3 years (Max 43 years)
PwBDAge relaxation: 10 years (Max 50 years)
Ex-ServicemenAge relaxation as per MP Govt. rules
NationalityIndian Citizen

🎯 Selection Process

4-stage selection process. Viva-Voce marks (50) are added to written exam marks to prepare final merit list.
StageTypeMarksNature
Stage 1 — Prelims (CBT)Objective · Online CBT · Negative Marking450Qualifying
Stage 2 — MainsDescriptive · Written · 3 papers300Merit-based
Stage 3 — Viva-VocePersonal Interview50Merit-based
Stage 4 — Document VerificationOriginal certificates verifiedQualifying
Total (Mains + Interview)350 MarksFinal Merit

⚠️ Negative marking in Prelims: +3 for correct, –1 for wrong answer.

📝 Exam Pattern

Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (CBT)

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Section A — General Awareness (MP, India, World)501503 Hours
Section B — Law (Criminal Law, Special Acts, State Laws)100300
Total1504503 Hours

Each correct answer: +3 marks · Each wrong answer: –1 mark

Stage 2 — Mains Examination (Descriptive)

PaperSubjectMarksTime
Paper ISubstantive Law (IPC / BNS, Constitution, Special Acts)1003 Hours
Paper IIProcedural Law (CrPC / BNSS, Evidence Act / BSA)1003 Hours
Paper IIIEssay Writing (Legal & Socio-legal topics)1003 Hours
Total300 Marks

Stage 3 — Viva-Voce (Interview)

DetailsMarks
Personal Interview — Legal Knowledge + Personality Assessment50 Marks
Final Merit = Mains + Viva-Voce350 Marks

📚 Syllabus

Section B carries 300 out of 450 marks in Prelims — this is the most important section.

Criminal Law — Core Acts

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
  • Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC)
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023
  • Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
  • Protection of Children (POCSO Act)

Constitutional & Human Rights Law

  • Constitution of India
  • Human Rights Act, 1993
  • SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
  • Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  • Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act
  • Child Labour (Prohibition) Act

MP State-Specific Laws

  • M.P. Excise Act, 1915
  • M.P. State Security Act, 1990
  • M.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act
  • Arms Act, 1959
  • NDPS Act
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Madhya Pradesh GK

  • History, Culture & Literature of MP
  • Political system of MP
  • Geography of MP — Rivers, Forests, Districts
  • Economy & Industries of MP
  • MP Current Events & Govt. Schemes
  • MP High Court & District Court system

India & World General Awareness

  • Indian History & Freedom Movement
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Geography
  • Economy — Budget, GDP, Schemes
  • Science & Technology
  • Current Affairs — National & International
Mains is descriptive — focus on landmark judgments, legal reasoning, and practical application.

Paper I — Substantive Law

  • BNS / IPC — Offences, Punishments
  • Constitutional Provisions
  • Special Acts — POCSO, SC/ST Act, NDPS
  • Women's Protection Laws

Paper II — Procedural Law

  • BNSS / CrPC — Investigation, Trial
  • BSA / Evidence Act
  • Bail & Anticipatory Bail
  • Charge Sheet filing procedure

Paper III — Essay Writing

  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Women Safety, Child Rights
  • Role of Prosecution in Justice system
  • New Criminal Codes impact
Viva-Voce is 50 marks — panel tests legal knowledge and personality suitability.
  • Role of ADPO in district court proceedings
  • New vs old criminal codes
  • Recent MP High Court judgments
  • Rights of accused — bail, legal aid
  • Prosecution procedure
  • Special courts — POCSO, SC/ST, Fast Track

💰 Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix LevelLevel 10 (7th Pay Commission)
Basic Pay₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Net Monthly Salary₹60,000 – ₹80,000 approx. (incl. DA, HRA, allowances)
Medical BenefitsSelf + Family (MPMSC coverage)
PensionNew Pension Scheme (NPS) — MP Govt.
Career GrowthADPO → Deputy DPO → DPO → Additional Director → Director of Prosecution

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