Name of Post:
CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026

Short Information:
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 15 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer posts under the Home Department. Candidates holding a Bachelor of Laws degree can apply online up to 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. The tentative written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026.

Deadline Alert: The online application closes on 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should verify that the application status shows “Submitted” and the payment status shows “Paid”.

Commission	Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
Department	Home Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Advertisement Number	03/2026/Exam
Post Name	Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer
Service Category	Gazetted, Class II
Total Vacancies	15 Posts
Qualification	Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university
Pay Matrix	Level-9, ₹38,100–₹1,20,400
Probation	3 Years
Application Mode	Online only
Selection Process	Written Examination and Interview
Official Website	psc.cg.gov.in

Notification Date	17 June 2026
Online Application Start	22 June 2026, 12:00 Noon
Last Date to Apply Online	21 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Free Correction Window	22 July 2026, 12:00 Noon to 24 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Paid Correction Window	25 July 2026, 12:00 Noon to 26 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Paid Correction Fee	₹500 plus applicable charges
Tentative Exam Date	20 September 2026
Admit Card	Not Announced

Candidate Category	Exam Fee
Chhattisgarh local SC, ST, OBC-NCL and eligible PwD candidates	₹300
All other categories and applicants residing outside Chhattisgarh	₹400
Portal Fee and GST	Extra for every applicant

Chhattisgarh local candidates who actually appear in the examination or interview are eligible for refund of the examination fee according to the notification. Portal charges, GST and correction charges are not refundable.

Vacancy Type	UR	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Current Vacancies	4	1	3	2	10
Carry-Forward / Backlog	2	1	2	0	5
Total	6	2	5	2	15

The notification also identifies certain posts for Chhattisgarh local PwD candidates in the OA (One Arm) category. Candidates should read the official vacancy table carefully before selecting disability details.

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university recognized by law.
• The required qualification must be possessed by the online application closing date.
• No experience requirement is stated for the advertised post.
• Certificates are not required to be attached with the initial online application, but original documents will be checked later.

Minimum Age	21 Years
Basic Maximum Age	30 Years
Chhattisgarh Local Residents	Upper age limit up to 40 years under the notified state relaxation
CG Local SC/ST/OBC-NCL	Additional 5-year relaxation, subject to the overall prescribed maximum
CG Local Women	10-year upper-age relaxation, subject to the overall prescribed maximum
Overall Relaxation Cap	Normally not above 45 years when applicable relaxations are combined

Important Correction: The maximum age is not limited to 30 years for every applicant. Eligible Chhattisgarh local candidates can receive the relaxation described in the official notification.

• Pay Matrix: Level-9
• Pay Range: ₹38,100–₹1,20,400
• Allowances: Dearness allowance and other allowances according to applicable state-government orders
• Probation Period: Three years

Stage / Part	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1 – General Knowledge	50	100	3 Hours
Part 2 – Constitution, Major Acts and Minor Acts	100	200
Total Written Exam	150	300
Interview	—	30	As notified
Final Selection Total	—	330	—

• The written paper will be objective and bilingual in Hindi and English.
• Negative marking applies: one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer.
• CGPSC may conduct the examination as a Computer Based Test depending on the number of candidates.
• Minimum written qualifying marks are 33% for unreserved candidates and 23% for reserved candidates.
• Approximately three times the number of vacancies may be called for interview from qualified written-exam candidates.

Part 1: General Knowledge

• History of India and the Indian national movement
• History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the national movement
• Physical, social and economic geography of India with special reference to Chhattisgarh
• Indian Constitution, polity, Chhattisgarh administration, local government and Panchayati Raj
• Economy, commerce, industry, forests and agriculture
• Chhattisgarh tribes, traditions, festivals, dance, archaeology and tourism
• Current affairs and sports
• Environment

Part 2: Law

Major Acts:

• Specified parts of the Constitution of India
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Minor Acts include:

• Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915
• Information Technology Act, 2000 – specified chapters
• SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• NDPS Act, 1985
• Arms Act, 1959
• Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
• Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
• Right to Information Act, 2005
• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 – specified chapters
• Other Chhattisgarh and central laws listed in the official syllabus

Candidates should use the complete official notification for the exact chapter-wise law syllabus.

• Ambikapur
• Bilaspur
• Raipur
• Durg
• Jagdalpur

The Commission may increase or reduce examination centres depending on the number of applications.

1. Open the official CGPSC online application portal.
2. Complete candidate registration using an active mobile number and email address.
3. Log in with the registration credentials received during registration.
4. Select the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer advertisement.
5. Enter personal, educational, domicile, category and other required information.
6. Capture or upload the photograph and upload the signature in the prescribed format.
7. Preview every entry before final submission.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee, portal fee and GST online.
9. Confirm that Application Status shows “Submitted” and Payment Status shows “Paid”.
10. Download and retain the submitted application and payment receipt.

• Recent photograph and scanned signature
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
• LLB degree and semester or annual marksheets
• Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, where applicable
• SC, ST or OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
• Non-creamy-layer income certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate for the eligible OA category, where applicable
• Government photo identity proof
• No Objection Certificate for candidates employed in government service, where required
• Other certificates supporting any age-relaxation claim

Initial online submission does not require candidates to attach all eligibility certificates, but originals and copies will be required during verification.

• Applications are accepted online only; printed forms sent by post will not be accepted.
• The LLB qualification must be completed by the closing date.
• Other-state reserved-category candidates are considered under the unreserved category for this recruitment.
• Use only an active mobile number and email address throughout the selection process.
• Free and paid corrections can each be made only once within the notified period.
• After the paid-correction deadline, no further change will be accepted.
• Keep the registration ID, password, application acknowledgement and payment receipt safely.
• CGPSC is not required to send every update individually by SMS or post; candidates must check the official website.
• The tentative exam date can be changed through a subsequent official notice.
• Read the complete Hindi notification before submitting the form.

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What is the last date to apply?

The online application closes on 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 15 posts, including 10 current vacancies and 5 backlog vacancies.

What qualification is required?

A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university is required.

What is the age limit?

The basic age limit is 21–30 years as on 1 January 2026. Eligible Chhattisgarh local residents receive state age relaxation, which can raise the upper limit to 40 years.

What is the written-exam pattern?

The written examination contains 150 objective questions for 300 marks and lasts three hours. Negative marking applies.

What is the selection process?

Selection is based on the written examination and interview, followed by eligibility and document verification.