MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 — 107 Vacancies

MPPSC is hiring 107 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers (ADPO) for the Madhya Pradesh Home Department. If you have an LLB degree from a recognized university, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 July 2026. You should be between 21 and 40 years old, and the post carries a pay scale of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 per month.

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) ADPO Recruitment 2026 - 107 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released a corrigendum increasing the vacancies for Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) posts under the Home Department from 17 to 107 (Advt. No. 03/2026, originally dated 10 March 2026, corrigendum dated 6 July 2026). This is a Gazetted Class-II, permanent post where you will prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state government before Judicial Magistrate courts at the district and tehsil level. Selected candidates will serve a two-year probation period before their appointment is confirmed. The application window has been reopened from 10 July to 24 July 2026 along with the increased vacancies, so even candidates who missed the original deadline can now apply. Law graduates looking for a stable government legal career, and who want to work closely with the criminal justice system, should not miss this opportunity.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• Unreserved (UR): 29 posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 29 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 21 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 17 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 11 posts

Total: 107 posts. Reserved-category benefits apply only to candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh; candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved category. Women candidates from Madhya Pradesh also get a share of reserved posts within each category, and posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are earmarked separately.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent from any government-recognized university.
• Preferred Qualification: Candidates who have completed 2 years of law practice, or who hold a higher law qualification, get preference. If candidates score equally in the final selection, this preference is used as a tie-breaker.
• Domicile: Reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/women/PwBD/ex-servicemen) are available only to original residents of Madhya Pradesh.
• Employment Registration: Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates need a live employment registration certificate from a Madhya Pradesh employment office, to be submitted at the time of interview.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old as on 1 January 2027 (calculated based on your Class 10 mark sheet date of birth).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, government employees, and women (Madhya Pradesh domicile) get up to 5 years relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxed by the length of military service, up to a maximum of 3 years.
• No candidate above 45 years is eligible, even after applying all relaxations combined.

Salary

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

Application Fee

• Unreserved / General category: Rs. 500
• Reserved category (SC / ST / OBC / EWS): Rs. 250
• Payment mode: Online through credit card, debit card, net banking, or at MP Online kiosks (cash).
• Late fee applies for applying after 24 July 2026 — Rs. 3,000 (25-31 July 2026) or Rs. 25,000 (1 August-23 September 2026). A correction fee of Rs. 50 per session applies if you need to fix errors in a late application.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Written Exam (OMR Based): Objective-type questions with negative marking, conducted at exam centres in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior. (If fewer than 500 candidates apply, MPPSC may select candidates directly through interview instead of a written exam.)
2. Interview: Candidates are shortlisted at up to 3 times the number of vacancies per category, based on written exam marks. The interview is out of 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 41 for Unreserved candidates and 31 for Reserved/PwBD candidates.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit original documents at the time of interview.

Final Merit: Based on combined marks from the written exam and interview. The Commission's decision on final selection is binding, and there is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPPSC portal at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Click on "Apply Online" and select the ADPO recruitment (Advt. No. 03/2026).
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Original Notification Date: 10 March 2026
• Corrigendum Date: 6 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 July 2026
• Late Fee Rs. 3,000 Window: 25-31 July 2026
• Late Fee Rs. 25,000 Window: 1 August-23 September 2026
• Admit Card Available: 8 October 2026
• Exam Date: 18 October 2026

• Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state government in Judicial Magistrate courts
• Represent the state in district and tehsil-level criminal proceedings
• Review police case files and prepare legal arguments before hearings
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses during trial proceedings
• Coordinate with police and investigating officers on case progress
• Maintain records of prosecution cases and court outcomes
• Advise investigating officers on legal and evidentiary matters