CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 Quick Highlights

• Organization: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
• Notice No: 03/2026/Exam dated 17/06/2026
• Post Name: Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer
• Total Vacancies: 15
• Application Mode: Online
• CGPSC ADPO Recruitment Last Date: 21 July 2026

CGPSC ADPO Online Form 2026 Important Dates

Candidates planning to apply for this Govt Job 2026 must note down the following important dates carefully before filling the online form.

Note: Correction in the online form, free or paid, can be done only once during the given window. Paid correction only allows changes in gender, date of birth, category, domicile, disability and ex-serviceman related entries.

CGPSC ADPO Application Fee

Payment can be made online through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. Demand draft or cheque payment is not accepted. Chhattisgarh local candidates who appear in the exam or interview will get the exam fee refunded, but portal fee, GST and correction fee are not refundable.

CGPSC ADPO Vacancy Details 2026

Out of the total 15 vacancies, 10 posts are under direct recruitment and 5 posts are under carry forward and backlog category. The complete category wise breakup is given below.

Horizontal Reservation Within Total Vacancies

• 1 post out of the 10 direct recruitment posts is reserved for Chhattisgarh local women candidates in the UR category.
• 3 posts out of the 10 direct recruitment posts are reserved for Chhattisgarh local persons with disability, One Arm (OA) category, including 1 SC and 1 ST post.
• 1 post out of the 5 backlog posts is reserved for Chhattisgarh local persons with disability, One Arm (OA) category, under the ST class.

Pay Matrix Level: Level-9 (Rs 38100 to Rs 120400)
Service Category: Gazetted, Second Class

CGPSC ADPO Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Educational Qualification

The candidate must hold a Law graduate degree (LLB) from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent authority.

Age Limit (As On 1 January 2026)

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years for general candidates
• Chhattisgarh local residents get a relaxed maximum age limit of 35 years, which goes up to 40 years with an additional 5 year rebate given to educated unemployed youth of the state. This extended relaxation is applicable from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028.
• SC, ST and OBC (non creamy layer) candidates of Chhattisgarh get 5 years of extra relaxation in the upper age limit.
• Chhattisgarh local women candidates get 10 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
• Chhattisgarh government permanent, temporary, work charged and contingency paid employees, and employees of state corporations and boards, can apply up to 38 years of age.
• Retrenched government servants and ex-servicemen of Chhattisgarh get age relaxation equal to their service period, subject to certain conditions.
• Chhattisgarh widows, deserted women and divorced women get 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
• Persons with disability of Chhattisgarh get 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
• In all cases, combining every type of relaxation, the maximum age limit will not exceed 45 years.
• All age relaxation and reservation benefits are available only to local or domicile residents of Chhattisgarh.

CGPSC ADPO Pay Scale and Probation

The selected Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs 38100 to Rs 120400). Dearness allowance and other allowances will be paid as per rules issued by the Chhattisgarh government from time to time. The selected candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 3 years.

CGPSC ADPO Selection Process 2026

Candidates will be selected through a written examination followed by an interview. The selection process carries a total of 330 marks.

• Written Examination: 300 marks
• Interview: 30 marks
• Total: 330 marks

If the number of applications received for this recruitment is very high, the Commission may decide to conduct only an interview, in which case the interview will carry 100 marks.

CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The written exam will have a single objective type (multiple choice) question paper of 150 questions and 300 marks, to be completed in 3 hours. The Commission may also conduct the exam in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode depending on the number of candidates.

General Knowledge Syllabus

• History of India and the Indian freedom movement
• History of Chhattisgarh and its role in the freedom movement
• Physical, social and economic geography of India, with special reference to Chhattisgarh
• Indian Constitution and polity, administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, local government and Panchayati Raj
• Economy, commerce, industry, forest and agriculture of India, with special reference to Chhattisgarh
• Tribes, traditions, festivals, dance, archaeological and tourist centres of Chhattisgarh
• Current affairs and sports related to India and Chhattisgarh
• Environment

Law Syllabus (Major and Minor Acts)

• Constitution of India: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, President and Vice President, Union Judiciary, Governor, State Legislature, High Courts and Subordinate Courts
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (complete)
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (complete)
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (complete)
• Chhattisgarh Excise Act, Information Technology Act, SC ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, NDPS Act, Arms Act, Food Safety and Standards Act, Protection of Human Rights Act, Right to Information Act, Legal Services Authorities Act and other Chhattisgarh state specific minor acts

Negative Marking and Qualifying Marks

There is a negative marking provision in the exam. The marks are calculated using the formula: Final Marks equals Marks for correct answer multiplied by total correct answers, minus one third of the same marks multiplied by total wrong answers. General and unreserved candidates must score a minimum of 33 percent marks in each paper, while reserved category candidates must score a minimum of 23 percent marks.

Exam Centres

The written examination will be held at Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg and Jagdalpur exam centres. The Commission may increase or decrease the number of centres based on the number of applications received.

Documents Required for CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026

Shortlisted candidates must keep the following self attested or gazetted officer attested documents ready before the interview and document verification stage.

• High School or Higher Secondary or Matriculation certificate as age proof
• All semester or year wise mark sheets of the LLB degree
• Educational qualification certificate, degree or provisional certificate
• Caste certificate, for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Chhattisgarh
• Income certificate for OBC non creamy layer status, issued within the last 3 years before the interview
• Relevant documents and certificates for claiming age relaxation, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for candidates already working in government, public sector, bank or private institutions
• A valid photo ID proof such as Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card or Aadhaar Card

How To Apply Online For CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026

Follow the steps given below to complete the CGPSC ADPO online form on the official website.

1. Visit the official website of CGPSC at psc.cg.gov.in and find the active online application link for CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026.
2. New candidates must complete Candidate's Registration by entering name, father's name, mother's name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, email ID and ID proof number, then click Generate OTP.
3. Enter the OTP received on your mobile and email, then capture and upload a live photo with a clear face, both ears visible, eyes open and a plain light background.
4. Sign on a white paper with a black ball pen, scan it as a JPG file under 100 KB and upload your signature.
5. Click Save, then click the Apply button on your dashboard against the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer post.
6. Fill in all required details in the CGPSC ADPO online form carefully and accurately.
7. Pay the application fee and portal fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
8. After successful payment, download and print the application receipt for future reference and check that the Application Status shows Submitted and Payment Status shows Paid.

General Rules and Important Instructions

• Only online applications submitted within the given dates will be accepted. Manual or postal applications will not be considered.
• Candidates should make sure they fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying, as admission to the exam at every stage is provisional.
• There is no provision for recounting or re-evaluation of the written exam.
• Candidates should regularly check the official CGPSC website for the latest updates, as individual letters or SMS will not be sent for every notification.
• The Commission's decision on the interpretation of any term or condition mentioned in this notification will be final and binding.
• The admit card and interview call letter will be uploaded on the official website about 10 days before the exam or interview, and no separate intimation will be sent.

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What Is The CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 is an official notification released by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission to fill 15 posts of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer in the Home Department through online applications.

Q2. How Many Vacancies Are There In CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 15 vacancies, including 10 posts under direct recruitment and 5 posts under carry forward and backlog category.

Q3. What Is The Last Date To Apply Online For CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

The online application last date for CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 is 21 July 2026 till 11:59 PM.

Q4. What Is The Educational Qualification For CGPSC ADPO Post?

Candidates must hold a Law graduate degree, that is LLB, from a recognised university to be eligible for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer post.

Q5. What Is The Age Limit For CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Chhattisgarh local residents and reserved category candidates get extra age relaxation as per government rules.

Q6. What Is The Application Fee For CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

Chhattisgarh local SC, ST, OBC non creamy layer and PwBD candidates need to pay Rs 300, while all other candidates need to pay Rs 400, plus applicable portal fee and GST.

Q7. What Is The Selection Process For CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

Selection is done in two stages, a written examination of 300 marks followed by an interview of 30 marks, making a total of 330 marks.

Q8. What Is The Pay Scale For Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer?

The selected candidate will get pay matrix Level 9, that is Rs 38100 to Rs 120400, along with dearness allowance and other allowances as per state government rules.

Official Links

• Official Website: psc.cg.gov.in
• Notification PDF and Registration / Login Link: Available on the official CGPSC website under the Online Recruitment Application section

Source

This article is based on the official advertisement number 03/2026/Exam dated 17 June 2026 issued by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Naya Raipur Atal Nagar, for recruitment to the post of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer.

Disclaimer

The information given in this article is for general guidance only and is based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Readers are advised to check the official CGPSC website for the latest updates, corrigendum or changes before applying.