🏛️ MPPSC — Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
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 Name | MP ADPO — Assistant District Prosecution Officer 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Department | Home Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh |
| Post Name | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPPO) |
| Total Vacancies | 17 Posts (2026 notification) |
| Job Location | District Courts across Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online — mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (SC/ST MP) · ₹750 (Others) |
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 10 March 2026 ✅ |
| Application Opens | 9 April 2026 ✅ |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 May 2026 |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | September–October 2026 (tentative) |
| CBT / Prelims Exam | 18 October 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Prelims Result | November–December 2026 (tentative) |
| Mains Exam | January–February 2027 (tentative) |
| Interview (Viva-Voce) | March–April 2027 (tentative) |
| Final Result | May–June 2027 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university approved by Govt. of MP |
| MP Domicile | Domicile / 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) |
| PwBD | Age relaxation: 10 years (Max 50 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per MP Govt. rules |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Stage | Type | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Prelims (CBT) | Objective · Online CBT · Negative Marking | 450 | Qualifying |
| Stage 2 — Mains | Descriptive · Written · 3 papers | 300 | Merit-based |
| Stage 3 — Viva-Voce | Personal Interview | 50 | Merit-based |
| Stage 4 — Document Verification | Original certificates verified | — | Qualifying |
| Total (Mains + Interview) | 350 Marks | Final Merit | |
⚠️ Negative marking in Prelims: +3 for correct, –1 for wrong answer.
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A — General Awareness (MP, India, World) | 50 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Section B — Law (Criminal Law, Special Acts, State Laws) | 100 | 300 | |
| Total | 150 | 450 | 3 Hours |
Each correct answer: +3 marks · Each wrong answer: –1 mark
Stage 2 — Mains Examination (Descriptive)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Substantive Law (IPC / BNS, Constitution, Special Acts) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Procedural Law (CrPC / BNSS, Evidence Act / BSA) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Essay Writing (Legal & Socio-legal topics) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 300 Marks | — | |
Stage 3 — Viva-Voce (Interview)
| Details | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview — Legal Knowledge + Personality Assessment | 50 Marks |
| Final Merit = Mains + Viva-Voce | 350 Marks |
Criminal Law — Core Acts
Constitutional & Human Rights Law
MP State-Specific Laws
Madhya Pradesh GK
India & World General Awareness
Paper I — Substantive Law
Paper II — Procedural Law
Paper III — Essay Writing
| Pay Matrix Level | Level 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 Benefits | Self + Family (MPMSC coverage) |
| Pension | New Pension Scheme (NPS) — MP Govt. |
| Career Growth | ADPO → Deputy DPO → DPO → Additional Director → Director of Prosecution |
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