CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026

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Recruitment Name:
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 possessing a Bachelor of Laws degree may apply online until 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026

15 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Posts

Advertisement Number 03/2026/Exam

CGPSC ADPO Last Date Today

Application Closing Today: Eligible candidates must submit the online form and complete fee payment by 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates should not wait until the final hours because registration, live-photo verification, document upload or online-payment issues may delay submission.

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Authority Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
Department Home Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Post Name Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer
Short Name ADPO
Advertisement Number 03/2026/Exam
Total Vacancies 15 Posts
Job Type Gazetted Class-II Government Post
Application Mode Online
Required Qualification Bachelor of Laws Degree
Pay Matrix Level-9, ₹38,100–₹1,20,400
Selection Process Written Examination and Interview
Tentative Exam Date 20 September 2026

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 17 June 2026
  • Application Start: 22 June 2026 at 12:00 Noon
  • Application Last Date: 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Fee-Payment Last Date: 21 July 2026
  • Free Correction: 22–24 July 2026
  • Free Correction Closing: 24 July 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Paid Correction: 25–26 July 2026
  • Paid Correction Closing: 26 July 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Tentative Examination: 20 September 2026
  • Admit Card: Before Examination

Application Fee

  • Chhattisgarh Local SC, ST, OBC-NCL and eligible PwD:
    ₹300
  • All Other Candidates, including outside-state candidates:
    ₹400
  • Portal Fee and GST: Extra
  • Paid Correction Fee: ₹500
Fee Refund: Chhattisgarh local residents who appear in the written examination or interview may receive a refund of the examination fee under the notified rules. Portal, correction and service charges are not refundable.

CGPSC ADPO Vacancy Details

Vacancy Type UR SC ST OBC Total
Current Vacancies 4 1 3 2 10
Carry-Forward or Backlog 2 1 2 0 5
Total Vacancies 6 2 5 2 15
  • Reservation benefits are available only to eligible Chhattisgarh local residents.
  • Reserved-category candidates from other states will be considered under the unreserved category.
  • PwD reservation is restricted to the eligible OA or One Arm category as specified in the notification.
  • The final number of vacancies may change before completion of the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws or LLB degree from a recognized university.
  • The required qualification must be completed by the application closing date.
  • A degree or eligibility certificate issued after the closing date will not be accepted.
  • No experience requirement has been separately mentioned for the advertised post.

CGPSC ADPO Age Limit

Candidate Category Age Requirement as on 01 January 2026
Minimum Age 21 Years
Basic Maximum Age 30 Years
Eligible Chhattisgarh Local Residents Upper age limit may extend up to 40 Years under the notified state relaxation
CG Local SC, ST and OBC-NCL Additional 5-year relaxation, subject to the overall limit
CG Local Women 10-year relaxation, subject to the overall limit
Eligible PwD Candidates 5-year relaxation under applicable rules
Widow, Divorced or Abandoned Women 5-year relaxation under applicable rules
Overall Maximum with Relaxations Normally not above 45 Years, where applicable
Important Correction: The maximum age is not 30 years for every candidate. Eligible Chhattisgarh local residents can claim the age relaxations given in the official notification.

Salary and Probation

  • Pay Matrix: Level-9
  • Pay Range: ₹38,100–₹1,20,400
  • Post Classification: Gazetted Class-II
  • Probation Period: Three Years
  • Dearness allowance and other benefits will be payable according to applicable Chhattisgarh Government rules.

CGPSC ADPO Exam Pattern 2026

Stage or Part Questions Marks Duration
Part 1 – General Knowledge 50 100 3 Hours
Part 2 – Constitution, Major Acts and Minor Acts 100 200
Total Written Examination 150 300
Interview 30 As Notified
Final Selection Total 330
  • The examination will contain objective multiple-choice questions.
  • The question paper will be available in Hindi and English.
  • The Commission may conduct a Computer Based Test depending on the number of candidates.
  • For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
  • Minimum qualifying marks are 33% for unreserved candidates.
  • Minimum qualifying marks are 23% for eligible reserved-category candidates.
  • Approximately three times the number of vacancies may be called for interview.

CGPSC ADPO Syllabus

Part 1: General Knowledge

  • History of India and the Indian Independence Movement
  • History of Chhattisgarh and its role in the freedom movement
  • Indian and Chhattisgarh geography
  • Indian Constitution, polity and Chhattisgarh administrative structure
  • Indian economy and Chhattisgarh economy
  • Science and technology
  • Chhattisgarh art, culture, literature, traditions and tourism
  • Current affairs, sports and environment

Part 2: Law

Major Acts include:

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

Minor Acts include:

  • Chhattisgarh Excise Act
  • Information Technology Act
  • SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
  • Arms Act
  • Food Safety and Standards Act
  • Protection of Human Rights Act
  • Right to Information Act
  • Legal Services Authorities Act
  • Other Central and Chhattisgarh laws listed in the official syllabus
Candidates should download the official notification for the complete chapter-wise law syllabus.

Tentative Examination Centres

  • Ambikapur
  • Bilaspur
  • Raipur
  • Durg
  • Jagdalpur

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

Documents Required

  • High School or Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth proof
  • LLB degree and all semester or year marksheets
  • Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, where applicable
  • SC, ST or OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
  • Valid non-creamy-layer income certificate for OBC candidates
  • PwD certificate for the eligible OA category, where applicable
  • Government-issued photo identity proof
  • No Objection Certificate for candidates employed in government service, where applicable
  • Recent live photograph and scanned signature
  • Other certificates supporting age-relaxation claims

All eligibility documents will be checked during the document-verification or interview stage.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open the official CGPSC online application portal.
  2. Complete candidate registration using an active mobile number and email address.
  3. Verify the registration using the received OTP.
  4. Capture and upload the live photograph through the registration process.
  5. Log in using the registration ID and password.
  6. Select the CGPSC ADPO Advertisement Number 03/2026.
  7. Enter personal, educational, domicile and category details.
  8. Upload the signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
  9. Preview all entries carefully before final submission.
  10. Pay the examination fee, portal charge and GST online.
  11. Check that the application status shows Submitted and payment status shows Paid.
  12. Download the application acknowledgement and payment receipt.

Important Instructions

  • Applications are accepted only through online mode.
  • Printed application forms sent by post will not be accepted.
  • Free and paid corrections can each be made only once.
  • After the paid-correction deadline, no further changes will be accepted.
  • Use an active mobile number and email throughout the recruitment process.
  • Keep the registration ID, password, application form and fee receipt safely.
  • Other-state reserved-category candidates must apply under the unreserved category.
  • CGPSC may revise the exam date, vacancy count or selection schedule through a separate notice.
  • Candidates must regularly check the official CGPSC website for updates.

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 for 15 LLB posts
CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 applications close on 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.

CGPSC ADPO Recruitment FAQs

What is the last date for CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026?

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

How many CGPSC ADPO vacancies are available?

CGPSC has announced 15 vacancies, including 10 current vacancies and 5 backlog vacancies.

What qualification is required?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws or LLB degree from a recognized university.

What is the CGPSC ADPO age limit?

The basic age limit is 21–30 years as on 1 January 2026. Eligible Chhattisgarh local residents can receive relaxation up to the limits specified in the official notice.

What is the CGPSC ADPO salary?

The post carries Pay Matrix Level-9 with a pay range of ₹38,100–₹1,20,400.

What is the application fee?

Eligible Chhattisgarh local SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD candidates pay ₹300. All other candidates pay ₹400. Portal charges and GST are extra.

What is the CGPSC ADPO selection process?

The notified selection plan consists of a written examination followed by an interview and document verification.

What is the written examination pattern?

The examination contains 150 objective questions for 300 marks and has a duration of three hours. One-third negative marking applies.

When is the CGPSC ADPO examination?

The tentative examination date is 20 September 2026.

Disclaimer:
Sarkari Chatra provides simplified recruitment information for immediate reference. Candidates must verify the application deadline, fees, age relaxation, eligibility, vacancies and selection rules from the official CGPSC notification. The Commission’s notice will be final in case of any difference.

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