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Rajasthan APO 2026
Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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.

📅 Expected Dates  |  Prelims — July 2026  ·  Mains — October 2026  ·  200+ Vacancies

📋 Exam Overview

Exam NameRajasthan APO — Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026
Conducting BodyRajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
DepartmentHome Department, Govt. of Rajasthan
Post NameAssistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — Gazetted Post
Total Vacancies200+ Posts expected (2026 cycle — largest ever)
Job LocationDistrict Courts & Sessions Courts across Rajasthan
Application ModeOnline — rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Application Fee₹350 (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer of Rajasthan) · ₹700 (General / Others)
⚠️ Why 2026 is a Historic Opportunity: In the 2024 cycle, out of 181 seats, only 4 candidates cleared Mains — leaving 177 seats vacant. Added to 250 new budget posts, 200+ vacancies are expected in 2026. Biggest ever APO recruitment in Rajasthan history!

📅 Important Dates

EventDate / Status
2025 Cycle Mains Result1 January 2026 ✅ (Released)
2026 Notification ReleaseMarch – April 2026 (Expected)
Application OpensApril 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to ApplyMay 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card (Prelims)June – July 2026 (Tentative)
Prelims Exam (Objective)July 2026 (Expected)
Prelims ResultAugust 2026 (Tentative)
Mains Exam (Descriptive)October 2026 (Expected)
Mains ResultNovember – December 2026 (Tentative)
Document VerificationJanuary 2027 (Tentative)
Final Selection / JoiningFebruary – March 2027 (Tentative)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

QualificationBachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized by UGC / Bar Council of India. Freshers can apply (no prior experience required)
Rajasthan DomicileDomicile / 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)
PwBDAge relaxation: 10 years (Max 45 years)
Ex-ServicemenAge relaxation as per Rajasthan Govt. rules
NationalityIndian Citizen

🎯 Selection Process

3-stage selection process. Note: As of the 2024 cycle, the Interview/Viva-Voce stage has been removed. Final merit is based on Mains marks only.
StageTypeMarksNature
Stage 1 — PrelimsObjective · Offline · Negative Marking (1/3)Qualifying only
Stage 2 — MainsDescriptive · Written · 2 papers400Merit-based
Stage 3 — Document VerificationOriginal certificates verifiedQualifying
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.

📝 Exam Pattern

Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

SectionWeightageDurationMode
Law (Criminal Law, Special Acts, Constitutional Law)70% of Questions2 HoursOffline (OMR)
Language — General Hindi & General English30% of Questions
Total100 Questions2 HoursQualifying

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Only attempt questions you are confident about.

Stage 2 — Mains Examination (Descriptive)

PaperSubjectMarksTime
Paper I — LawBNS / IPC, BNSS / CrPC, BSA / Evidence Act, Constitutional Law, Special Acts, Rajasthan State Laws3003 Hours
Paper II — LanguageGeneral Hindi + General English (Grammar, Essay, Letter, Report Writing)1002 Hours
Total (Mains)400 Marks — Forms entire merit list
⚠️ No Interview / Viva-Voce — As per the 2024 revised selection process, interview stage has been removed from Rajasthan APO selection. Final merit is based solely on Mains (400 marks).

📚 Syllabus

Paper I (Law) carries 300 out of 400 Mains marks — most critical paper. Focus on BNS, BNSS, BSA (new criminal laws) for 2026.

New Criminal Laws (Primary Focus for 2026)

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
  • Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) — Reference
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023
  • Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) — Reference
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023
  • Indian Evidence Act 1872 — Reference
  • Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
  • Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

Constitutional & Special Laws

  • Constitution of India — Fundamental Rights
  • POCSO Act, 2012
  • SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
  • Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  • Arms Act, 1959
  • NDPS Act, 1985
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  • Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Landmark Judgments & Legal Reasoning

  • Recent Supreme Court Judgments on BNS/BNSS
  • Rajasthan High Court notable cases
  • Bail jurisprudence — latest SC directions
  • Rights of accused & undertrial prisoners
  • Role of Public Prosecutor — case law
  • Evidence admissibility — key judgments
Paper II (Language) carries 100 marks — do not underestimate. Hindi section is particularly important for Rajasthan APO.

General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)

  • संधि-विच्छेद (Sandhi)
  • समास (Samas)
  • पत्र लेखन (Letter Writing)
  • प्रतिवेदन लेखन (Report Writing)
  • सूचना लेखन (Notice Writing)
  • वाक्य संशोधन (Sentence Correction)
  • मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
  • शब्द भेद — तत्सम, तद्भव

General English

  • Tenses & Modals
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Essay Writing (Legal topics)
  • Comprehension Passage
  • Letter / Application Writing
  • Vocabulary & Idioms
  • Sentence Improvement
Prelims is qualifying only — but 1/3 negative marking makes accuracy crucial. Attempt only if sure.

Law Topics (70% Weight in Prelims)

  • BNS / IPC — Definitions & Offences
  • BNSS / CrPC — Procedure
  • BSA / Evidence Act — Basics
  • Constitutional Law — Articles
  • POCSO, SC/ST Act
  • Arms, NDPS, Corruption Act
  • Juvenile Justice Act
  • Rajasthan State Laws (Key Provisions)

Language Topics (30% Weight in Prelims)

  • Hindi Grammar — Sandhi, Samas, Ras
  • Hindi Vocabulary
  • English Grammar Basics
  • English Vocabulary
  • Comprehension (Hindi & English)
  • Sentence structure correction
Rajasthan-specific laws are frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. Prepare these thoroughly.
  • Rajasthan Police Act, 2007
  • Rajasthan Prohibition Act, 2019
  • Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022
  • Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
  • Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
  • Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
  • Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009
  • Rajasthan Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act
  • Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
  • Rajasthan State Security Act
  • Rajasthan SC/ST Atrocities Act — State Rules
  • Local Self Government Laws of Rajasthan

💰 Salary & Pay Scale

Post TypeGazetted 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 BenefitsSelf + Family (Rajasthan Govt. Health Scheme)
PensionOld Pension Scheme / NPS as per Rajasthan Govt. rules
Career GrowthAPO → Senior Prosecution Officer → Deputy District Prosecution Officer → District Prosecution Officer → Additional Director → Director of Prosecution
Gazetted Status BenefitsResidential accommodation, vehicle allowance, TA/DA, leave benefits

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