CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026: Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer | Eligibilty |Application form|Online

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 03/2026) for the post of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) under the Home Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.

For law graduates looking to secure a prestigious Gazetted Class-II officer position in the judiciary and legal framework of Chhattisgarh, this is a golden opportunity. Below is a comprehensive guide detailing everything you need to know—from eligibility criteria and important dates to the latest exam pattern and syllabus.

CGPSC ADPO 2026: Important Dates

To ensure you don’t miss out on any crucial deadlines, keep a close track of the official timeline:

Event	Date / Details
Notification Release Date	17/06/2026
Publication in Employment News	24/06/2026
Online Application Start Date	22/06/2026 (From 12:00 PM)
Online Application Last Date	21/07/2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
Free Correction Window	22/07/2026 to 24/07/2026
Paid Correction Window (Rs. 500)	25/07/2026 to 26/07/2026
Tentative Exam Date	20/09/2026

Vacancy Details & Salary Structure

The recruitment aims to fill vacancies for the post of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer.

• Total Vacancies: 15 Posts (including fresh vacancies, women reservations, and backlog seats).
• Service Category: Gazetted – Second Class (राजपत्रित – द्वितीय श्रेणी).
• Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs. 38,100 – 1,20,400) + Dearness Allowance (DA) and other state government benefits.
• Probation Period: Selected candidates will be placed on a 3-year probation period.

Eligibility Criteria

Before hitting the apply button on the CGPSC portal, make sure you cross-check the eligibility parameters:

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• The final degree/certificate must be held by the candidate on or before the last date of online application (21/07/2026).

2. Age Limit (As of 01/01/2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years.
• Maximum Age: 30 Years (For candidates outside Chhattisgarh).
• For Chhattisgarh Locals: The upper age limit is relaxed to 40 years for local residents of Chhattisgarh.
• Note: Cumulative age relaxations for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Women, PwD, etc.) apply as per government norms, up to a maximum upper ceiling of 45 years.

CGPSC ADPO Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process is divided into two distinct phases:

1. Written Examination (Objective Type): 300 Marks
2. Interview / Viva-Voce: 30 Marks

• Total Marks: 330 Marks

Written Test Breakup

The offline written exam (or Computer-Based Test, depending on candidate volume) spans 3 hours and contains 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs):

• Part 1: General Knowledge – 50 Questions (100 Marks)
• Part 2: Law (Major & Minor Acts) – 100 Questions (200 Marks)

Negative Marking Alert: There is a negative marking of $\frac{1}{3}$rd mark for every wrong answer. The official evaluation formula utilized is:

$$MO = M \times R – \frac{1}{3}M \times W$$

(Where MO = Marks Obtained, M = Marks per correct answer, R = Right answers, W = Wrong answers).

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• Unreserved Categories: Must secure at least 33% in the paper.
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Must secure at least 23%.

Complete Syllabus Breakdown

Part 1: General Knowledge (50 Questions / 100 Marks)

1. History of India and the Indian National Movement.
2. History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the National Movement.
3. Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India (with special reference to CG).
4. Constitution of India and Polity, Administrative Structure of CG, Local Government, and Panchayati Raj.
5. Economy, Commerce, Industry, Forest, and Agriculture of India (with special reference to CG).
6. Tribes, Special Traditions, Festivals, Dance, and Archaeological/Tourist Centers of Chhattisgarh.
7. Current Affairs and Sports (National & Chhattisgarh).
8. Environment.

Part 2: Law (100 Questions / 200 Marks)

(A) Major Acts

1. Constitution of India: Part-3 (Fundamental Rights), Part-4 (DPSP), Part-5 (President & Vice-President, Union Judiciary), Governor, State Legislative, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts.
2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Complete).
3. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Complete).
4. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Complete).

(B) Minor Acts

1. Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 (Complete).
2. Information Technology Act, 2000 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13).
3. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Complete).
4. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 (Complete).
5. Arms Act, 1959 (Complete).
6. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Complete).
7. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (Complete).
8. Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 (Complete).
9. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Chapters 3, 4 & 6).
10. Chhattisgarh Shaikshanik Sansthano Mai Pratadana (Ragging) Ka Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2001 (Complete).
11. Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadana (Nivaran) Adhiniyam, 2005 (Complete).
12. Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act (UAPA), 1967 (Complete).
13. Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005 (Complete).
14. Chhattisgarh High Court Rules & Order (Criminal) 2005 (Complete).

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the portal fee and GST alongside the core application charge:

• CG Local Residents (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PwD): Rs. 300
• General Category & Out-of-State Candidates: Rs. 400
• Note: The core application fee is refundable by CGPSC for local domiciles of Chhattisgarh who successfully appear in the examination.

How to Apply for CGPSC ADPO 2026

Official Notification

1. Visit the official portal of CGPSC: www.psc.cg.gov.in.
2. Click on the active link for Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026.
3. Complete your Candidate Registration by entering your basic credentials to receive an OTP.
4. Upload your Live Photo via the link sent to your registered mobile number (Ensure a clean, light-colored background with your face occupying 80% of the frame).
5. Upload a clear scan of your signature done on white paper with a black ballpoint pen (Max size: 100 KB, JPG format).
6. Fill out the rest of the professional/educational details, pay the fee online, and submit the form.
7. Download and save your payment receipt and application copy showing “Application Status: Submitted” for future reference.

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