MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026

If you hold an LLB degree and want to build a career in criminal prosecution, here is a solid opportunity. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is recruiting 17 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers (ADPO) for the Home Department under Advertisement No. 03/2026.

Key Highlights

• 17 gazetted (Class II) posts across Madhya Pradesh at the district and tehsil level
• You will represent the state in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts
• LLB degree mandatory along with advocacy eligibility or two years of legal practice
• Exam is OMR-based objective type with negative marking, followed by an interview
• MP domicile is required — candidates from other states are not eligible
• Exam centers: Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior only

Important Dates

Selection Process

Your selection happens in two stages. First, you will appear for an OMR-based written exam that is purely objective (multiple-choice). There is negative marking, so answer only when you are confident. Candidates who qualify the written test will then be called for an interview (personality test). The final merit list is prepared based on combined scores of both stages.

Preparation Tips for MPPSC ADPO Exam

1. Download the official syllabus from mppsc.mp.gov.in once it is published — the exam plan and syllabus will be released on the website
2. Focus on Criminal Law subjects — IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act typically carry the highest weightage in prosecution officer exams
3. Revise Constitutional Law thoroughly — fundamental rights, directive principles, and landmark Supreme Court judgments are commonly tested
4. Practice previous year MPPSC ADPO papers — they are available on the official website under Old Question Papers section
5. Work on time management — OMR-based exams require quick decision-making, especially with negative marking in play
6. Stay updated on recent legal amendments — new criminal law codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) that replaced IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act may appear

• Represent the State Government in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts at the district and tehsil level in Madhya Pradesh
• Advocate in the public interest on behalf of the state in criminal matters
• Handle prosecution work at the magistrate level, including presenting evidence and arguments
• Prepare and maintain case files, legal briefs, and court documents for criminal proceedings
• Coordinate with investigating officers and police departments for case preparation
• Appear in courts across Madhya Pradesh as assigned by the state government