RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer Posts in Rajasthan

Quick Highlights - RPSC APO Recruitment 2026

• Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer
• Advertisement No.: 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27
• Post Name: Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari (Assistant Prosecution Officer / APO)
• Department: Abhiyojan Vibhag (Prosecution Department), Rajasthan
• Total Vacancies: 371
• Application Mode: Online
• Last Date for RPSC APO 2026 Online Form: 07 July 2026 (12:00 noon)
• Official Website: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Important Dates - RPSC APO Online Form 2026

Application Fee - RPSC APO 2026

Note: Candidates from states other than Rajasthan belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS will be treated as General category and must pay Rs. 600. All fee payment is online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Vacancy Details - RPSC APO Recruitment 2026

A total of 371 posts of Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari (APO) are advertised. The category-wise and area-wise breakup is as follows:

NON SA (Non-Scheduled Area) - 355 Posts

Horizontal Reservation (NON SA):

• Ex-Serviceman: Gen/UR-17, SC-7, ST-5, OBC-9, MBC-2, EWS-4
• Divyang: B/LV-5, HH-5, OL/OA/BA/BL/OAL/BLOA/BLA/LC/DW/AAV/SD/SI-4, S.L.D.(b) Mul.Dis.-4

SA (Scheduled Area) - 15 Posts

Horizontal Reservation (SA): Ex-Serviceman: Gen/UR-0, SC-0, ST-01; Divyang: B/LV-0, OL/OA/BA/BL/OAL/BLOA/BLA/LC/DW/AAV/SD/SI-0, Mul.Dis.-0

Grand Total: 371 Posts (NON SA: 355 + SA: 15 + 1 = 371)

Abbreviations: SA - Scheduled Area, GEN - General, UR - Unreserved, SC - Scheduled Castes, ST - Scheduled Tribes, OBC - Other Backward Classes, MBC - More Backward Classes, EWS - Economically Weaker Sections, GEN WE - General Women, WD - Widow/Divorcee, DV - Divyang, B/LV - Blind/Low Vision, HH - Hard of Hearing, OL - One Leg, OA - One Arm, BA - Both Arms, BL - Both Legs, OAL - One Leg and One Arm, BLOA - Both Legs and One Arm, BLA - Both Legs and Arms, LC - Leprosy Cured, DW - Dwarfism, AAV - Acid Attack, SD/SI - Spinal Deformity/Injury, S.L.D. - Specific Learning Disability, Mul.Dis. - Multiple Disability, Ex.Ser. - Ex-Serviceman, P.H. - Physical Handicapped.

Eligibility Criteria - RPSC APO 2026

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory: Degree in Law (Professional) or integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India.
• Additional: Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.

Note: Candidates who have yet to complete their final Law exams may apply provisionally, but must complete the qualification before appearing in the Main Examination/Interview stage.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)

Note: Age relaxations are non-cumulative. Only one relaxation (most beneficial) can be availed.

Selection Process - RPSC APO 2026

Selection for the post of Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari will be done through a competitive examination consisting of two stages:

1. Preliminary Examination - Objective type (MCQ), screening test only. Marks not counted in final selection.
2. Main Examination - Written exam (descriptive/objective). Marks counted for final merit and selection.

Based on the merit of the Main Examination, candidates will be finally selected. If required, the Commission may also adopt scaling/moderation/normalization methods as per service rules.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus - RPSC APO Examination 2026

Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)

• Exam Type: Objective Type (MCQ) - Online or Offline mode.
• Weightage: 70% for Law subjects + 30% for Hindi and English language proficiency.
• Marks scored in Preliminary Exam are NOT counted towards final selection.
• Standard: Bachelor's Degree Level (Law).
• Each question has 5 options. If not attempted, darken circle '5'. Penalty: 1/3 marks deducted for unattempted questions (if '5' not darkened).
• Candidates darkening none of the 5 circles in more than 10% questions will be disqualified.

Main Examination

• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% per paper (relaxed to 35% for SC/ST candidates).
• Appearing in each and every paper of the Main Examination is compulsory.
• Standard of Paper-II (Language): Senior Secondary level.
• Paper-I (Law) is designed to test practical knowledge of criminal law and framing charges in criminal cases.

Syllabus - RPSC APO Exam 2026

Paper-I - Law (Main Exam):

• The Indian Penal Code, 1860
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
• The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
• The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
• The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
• The Arms Act, 1959
• The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
• The Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
• The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022

Paper-II - Language: General Hindi and General English (Senior Secondary level)

Pay Scale - RPSC APO 2026

Note: The monthly salary is fixed pay as per Rajasthan state government pay matrix rules.

How to Apply for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully to complete your RPSC APO Online Form 2026:

1. Step 1 - Visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the Apply Online link for Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27.
2. Step 2 - Login to the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in using your Citizen Apps (G2C) credentials. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
3. Step 3 - Complete your OTR profile with personal details including name, father's name (as per Aadhaar/Janaadhaar), date of birth, gender, and upload your live passport-size photograph via OTR camera.
4. Step 4 - Fill in your educational qualification details including your Law degree, and all other required information in the online application form carefully.
5. Step 5 - Upload your scanned signature and left-hand thumb impression photograph via OTR as required. The photograph captured during OTR will auto-populate in the application.
6. Step 6 - Pay the application fee online. General/OBC Creamy Layer candidates pay Rs. 600; SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy/MBC/EWS/Divyang candidates pay Rs. 400.
7. Step 7 - Submit the online application form before 07 July 2026 (12:00 noon). Verify that an Application Number is generated; without it the application is not considered submitted.
8. Step 8 - Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe along with the fee payment receipt for future reference.
9. Step 9 - If any correction is needed after submission, pay Rs. 500 correction fee and make changes within 10 days after the application closing date through the online portal only.

General Instructions - RPSC APO 2026

• Candidates from Rajasthan must apply as per their correct category. OBC/MBC Creamy Layer candidates of Rajasthan are treated as General category for reserved post benefits.
• Candidates from other states belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS are treated as General category.
• EWS certificate must be issued by the prescribed competent authority. Previous EWS certificates valid at the time of application will be considered.
• Name, father's name, date of birth, and gender in the application must match Aadhaar/Janaadhaar. These cannot be changed after OTR is done without supporting documents.
• Only one online application form per post is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications for that post.
• Candidates must not change their mobile number and email ID during the selection process. Communication will be via SMS and email only.
• All original certificates and documents must be produced at the document verification stage after written exams.
• Candidates who have been debarred from any RPSC, Board, PSC, or other recruitment body for use of unfair means will not be eligible.
• If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage of selection, their candidature will be cancelled and all responsibility rests with the candidate.
• Age relaxation and other special benefits are available only for Rajasthan state residents. Employees of other states/Central Government are treated as General category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - RPSC APO Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the total vacancy in RPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

The total vacancy in RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 is 371 posts for the post of Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari (Assistant Prosecution Officer) in the Prosecution Department of Rajasthan. This includes 355 Non-Scheduled Area (NON SA) posts and 15 Scheduled Area (SA) posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RPSC APO 2026?

The last date to apply online for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 is 07 July 2026 till 12:00 noon. The application window opens on 08 June 2026 at the official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for RPSC APO 2026?

Candidates must hold a Degree in Law (Professional) or integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India. Additionally, they must have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.

Q4. What is the application fee for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

The application fee for RPSC APO 2026 is Rs. 600 for General/OBC Creamy Layer candidates and Rs. 400 for SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/MBC/EWS candidates. Divyang (PwBD) candidates also pay Rs. 400.

Q5. What is the age limit for RPSC APO 2026?

The age limit for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 is minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Divyang and other reserved categories as per Rajasthan government norms.

Q6. What is the exam pattern for RPSC APO 2026?

The RPSC APO exam has two stages: (1) Preliminary Examination - Objective type MCQ with 70% weightage for Law syllabus and 30% for Hindi and English language proficiency. Marks in Preliminary Exam are not counted in final selection. (2) Main Examination - Paper-I (Law) 300 marks in 3 hours and Paper-II (Language - General Hindi and General English) 100 marks in 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% per paper (35% for SC/ST).

Q7. What is the pay scale for RPSC APO post 2026?

The pay scale for Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari (APO) is Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-) as per Rajasthan Pay Matrix. The monthly salary is fixed pay as per state government norms.

Q8. What subjects are covered in the RPSC APO Main Exam syllabus?

The RPSC APO Main Exam Paper-I (Law) syllabus includes: Indian Penal Code 1860, Indian Evidence Act 1872, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, POCSO Act 2012, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, Probation of Offenders Act 1958, Arms Act 1959, Rajasthan Excise Act 1950, and Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Acts. Paper-II covers General Hindi and General English at Senior Secondary level.

Source

This article is based on the official detailed advertisement issued by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27, dated 27 May 2026. For complete and authoritative information, candidates must visit rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.

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