MPPSC Asst. District Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026

MPPSC is hiring 17 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers for the Home Department of Madhya Pradesh. If you have a Law degree from a recognized university, you can apply online. The regular last date is 8 May 2026, extendable with late fee till 23 September 2026. You should be between 21 and 40 years old, and the post carries a pay scale of Rs. 9,300-34,800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4,200.

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 - 17 Posts

MPPSC has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 (dated 10 March 2026) to fill 17 permanent, Gazetted Class II posts of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer under the Home Department. As a Public Prosecution Officer, you will represent the state government in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts at the district and tehsil level across Madhya Pradesh. Law graduates with 2 years of active practice get preference at the final selection stage, making this a solid entry point into a government legal career.

Vacancy Details

• Unreserved (UR): 5 posts
• OBC: 4 posts
• SC: 3 posts
• ST: 3 posts
• EWS: 2 posts
• Total: 17 posts

Out of these, 6 posts are reserved for women candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh, and 1 post is reserved for Divyangjan (Hearing Handicapped) candidates. Following a pending court case on OBC reservation (SLP 8764/2023 and WP 5596/2024), MPPSC will initially declare results for the main part (87% of posts), with the remaining provisional part (13% of posts) to be finalized once the matter is decided by the Court — so 1 OBC and 1 EWS post currently fall under this provisional category.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: A degree in Law from any university recognized by law, or an equivalent qualification.
• Preference: If marks are tied at final selection, candidates with 2 years of active law practice or a higher law qualification are given priority.
• Domicile: Reserved-category and women-reserved posts are available only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh.
• Employment Registration: MP domicile candidates need a live Rozgar Panjiyan (employment registration) certificate before the interview, unless they are currently in government or private service, in which case a service/no-objection certificate substitutes for it.

Age Limit

• You should have completed 21 years and not completed 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/EWS male candidates (MP domicile) get 5 years; General category women (MP domicile) get 5 years; SC/ST/OBC/EWS women candidates (MP domicile) get 10 years.
• Widowed and divorced/separated women candidates have no upper age limit, subject to the government retirement age.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a pay scale of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

• MP domicile SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Divyangjan candidates: Rs. 250
• All other categories and non-MP residents: Rs. 500
• Late Fee: Rs. 3,000 if you apply between 9 and 15 May 2026, and Rs. 25,000 if you apply between 16 May and 23 September 2026.
• Correction Fee: Rs. 50 per correction session (corrections allowed till 23 September 2026).
• Payment mode: Credit card, debit card, net banking, or cash at MP Online authorized kiosks.

Selection Process

Your selection route depends on how many candidates apply:

1. If fewer than 500 candidates apply: Selection is based directly on an Interview (full marks 100; minimum qualifying marks 41% for unreserved candidates and 31% for reserved-category/Divyangjan candidates).
2. If 500 or more candidates apply: There will be a Written Exam (OMR-based, objective/MCQ) on 18 October 2026 at exam centres in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior, with negative marking. Candidates are then shortlisted for Interview at up to 3 times the number of vacancies in each category.

The detailed exam scheme and syllabus will be published separately on mppsc.mp.gov.in. Note: Eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates from Madhya Pradesh who are not currently in service get travel allowance for attending the exam and interview, as per MP Government rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to mppsc.mp.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for Advertisement No. 03/2026.
3. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online or at an MP Online kiosk.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

For any queries about filling the form, you can call the helpline at 0755-6720220 or email mppsconline@gmail.com.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 10 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 9 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (without late fee): 8 May 2026
• Correction Window: 14 April 2026 to 10 May 2026
• Last Date with Rs. 3,000 Late Fee: 15 May 2026
• Last Date with Rs. 25,000 Late Fee: 23 September 2026
• Admit Card Available: 8 October 2026
• Exam Date (if applicable): 18 October 2026

• Represent the State Government in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts at district and tehsil level
• Study police case files (challans) and prepare arguments for prosecution
• Examine witnesses and present evidence in court on behalf of the state
• Coordinate with police and investigating officers to strengthen prosecution cases
• Track hearing dates and ensure timely appearance in assigned courts
• Maintain case records and prepare progress reports for senior prosecution officers
• Advise investigating officers on legal points during ongoing investigations
• Follow court procedures and departmental rules while handling criminal matters