🏛️ RPSC — Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Complete guide for Rajasthan Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) 2026 — eligibility, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, salary & career growth. 200+ vacancies expected in 2026 cycle — largest ever recruitment.
| Exam Name | Rajasthan APO — Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Department | Home Department, Govt. of Rajasthan |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — Gazetted Post |
| Total Vacancies | 200+ Posts expected (2026 cycle — largest ever) |
| Job Location | District Courts & Sessions Courts across Rajasthan |
| Application Mode | Online — rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Application Fee | ₹350 (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer of Rajasthan) · ₹700 (General / Others) |
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| 2025 Cycle Mains Result | 1 January 2026 ✅ (Released) |
| 2026 Notification Release | March – April 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Opens | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | June – July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Prelims Exam (Objective) | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Prelims Result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam (Descriptive) | October 2026 (Expected) |
| Mains Result | November – December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | January 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Selection / Joining | February – March 2027 (Tentative) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized by UGC / Bar Council of India. Freshers can apply (no prior experience required) |
| Rajasthan Domicile | Domicile / permanent resident of Rajasthan required (as per RPSC norms) |
| Age (General) | 21 – 35 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (Rajasthan) | Age relaxation as per Rajasthan Govt. Rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC) |
| PwBD | Age relaxation: 10 years (Max 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per Rajasthan Govt. rules |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Stage | Type | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Prelims | Objective · Offline · Negative Marking (1/3) | — | Qualifying only |
| Stage 2 — Mains | Descriptive · Written · 2 papers | 400 | Merit-based |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | Original certificates verified | — | Qualifying |
| Total (Final Merit) | 400 Marks (Mains only) | Final Selection | |
⚠️ Prelims marks are NOT counted in final merit. Prelims is only for shortlisting candidates for Mains.
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Section | Weightage | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law (Criminal Law, Special Acts, Constitutional Law) | 70% of Questions | 2 Hours | Offline (OMR) |
| Language — General Hindi & General English | 30% of Questions | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 2 Hours | Qualifying |
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Only attempt questions you are confident about.
Stage 2 — Mains Examination (Descriptive)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Law | BNS / IPC, BNSS / CrPC, BSA / Evidence Act, Constitutional Law, Special Acts, Rajasthan State Laws | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II — Language | General Hindi + General English (Grammar, Essay, Letter, Report Writing) | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total (Mains) | 400 Marks — Forms entire merit list | — | |
New Criminal Laws (Primary Focus for 2026)
Constitutional & Special Laws
Landmark Judgments & Legal Reasoning
General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
General English
Law Topics (70% Weight in Prelims)
Language Topics (30% Weight in Prelims)
| Post Type | Gazetted State Government Officer |
| Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 (Grade Pay ₹4,200) |
| Approximate Basic Pay | ₹38,000 – ₹42,000 per month |
| In-hand Salary (approx.) | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 per month (incl. DA, HRA, allowances) |
| Medical Benefits | Self + Family (Rajasthan Govt. Health Scheme) |
| Pension | Old Pension Scheme / NPS as per Rajasthan Govt. rules |
| Career Growth | APO → Senior Prosecution Officer → Deputy District Prosecution Officer → District Prosecution Officer → Additional Director → Director of Prosecution |
| Gazetted Status Benefits | Residential accommodation, vehicle allowance, TA/DA, leave benefits |
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