The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) for the year 2026. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for law graduates aspiring to serve in the Home Department of the Madhya Pradesh government. This blog provides a detailed breakdown of the vacancy, eligibility, and selection process strictly based on the official advertisement (No. 03/2026) dated March 10, 2026.

1. Name of the Post

The recruitment is for the post of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO), also referred to in Hindi as Sahayak Jila Lok Abhiyojan Adhikari. This position falls under the Gazetted Class II (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni) category and is a permanent post.

2. Total Number of Vacancies

According to the notification, there are a total of 17 vacancies.The category-wise distribution for the Main Part (17 posts) is as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 5 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 3 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 4 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 2 posts (1 reserved for women)

3. Important Dates

Aspirants must keep track of the following timeline provided in the notification:

• Date of Notification: March 10, 2026
• Application Start Date: April 9, 2026 (from 12:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply: May 8, 2026 (until 12:00 PM)
• Correction Window (with ₹50 fee): April 14, 2026, to May 10, 2026
• Late Application Period (with ₹3000 fee): May 9, 2026, to May 15, 2026
• Late Application Period (with ₹25,000 fee): May 16, 2026, to September 23, 2026
• Admit Card Availability Date: October 8, 2026
• Examination Date: October 18, 2026

4. Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MP ADPO vacancy, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
• Preference (Adhimanyata): The notification states that preference will be given to candidates who have a First Class degree, or those who have completed two years of practice at the Bar, or those with higher qualifications.

Employment Registration (Rojgar Panjiyan)

• For residents of Madhya Pradesh, having an active registration in the state’s employment office is not mandatory at the time of application but is required by the time of the interview.
• Candidates from other states are exempted from this requirement as per the orders of the Hon’ble High Court.

Age Limit

• The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 40 years.
• The age will be calculated as of January 1, 2027.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for specific categories (residents of MP only):

• SC/ST/OBC/Women/Government Employees/PwD: A relaxation of 5 years is granted, making the maximum age 45 years.
• Ex-servicemen are also eligible for age relaxation based on their length of service plus three years, provided they do not exceed the age of 45.
   

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5. Selection Process

The selection process consists of two primary stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type test conducted using OMR sheets.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify for the written exam based on the merit list will be called for an interview.

The final merit list for selection will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in both the written exam and the interview.

6. Examination Pattern

• Mode: Offline (OMR based).
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions).
• Negative Marking: There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Syllabus: The detailed examination plan and syllabus will be published separately on the MPPSC website.
• Interview Marks: The interview is worth 100 marks.
• Qualifying Marks for Interview: To be eligible for the interview, Unreserved category candidates must score at least 41 marks, while Reserved category and PwD candidates must score at least 31 marks.

7. Pay Scale / Salary

The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + ₹4,200 Grade Pay. The notification also mentions that the duties involve representing the state and public interest in criminal cases at the District and Tehsil levels before Judicial Magistrates.

8. Application Process

Candidates can apply for the post through the following steps as mentioned in the notification:

1. Visit the official MPPSC website: www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. The application must be submitted online only; no other mode of application will be accepted.
3. Application Fee:
   • For SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PwD candidates who are residents of Madhya Pradesh: ₹250.
   • For all other candidates (Unreserved and candidates from outside MP): ₹500.
   • A portal fee of ₹40 (including GST) is applicable for all.
4. Candidates are advised to ensure that the message "Payment Done" is displayed on their application form to confirm successful submission.

9. Important Instructions for Candidates

• Document Verification: Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview. Candidates must submit self-attested copies of their documents as per the prescribed format in the notification.
• Two-Child Policy: Candidates who have a third child born on or after January 26, 2001, may be disqualified as per the state's service rules.
• Photo and Signature: Candidates must upload clear, scanned copies of their latest passport-size photograph and signature. Specific guidelines for scanning (e.g., white background, no sunglasses/caps) are provided.
• Correspondence: All communication will be sent via Email and SMS. Candidates must ensure their contact details remain active throughout the process.
• No Refund: Fees once paid will not be refunded, even if the application is rejected due to errors.

Conclusion

The MP ADPO recruitment 2026 is a prestigious path for law graduates to enter the judicial services of Madhya Pradesh. With a clear exam date set for October 18, 2026, aspirants have a defined timeline for preparation. Aashayein Judiciary encourages all eligible candidates to download and carefully read the full official notification to ensure they meet all technical requirements and deadlines.

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