CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer ADPO Online Form 2026

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) conducts the recruitment examination for Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) positions in the Prosecution Department of Chhattisgarh state. This is a gazetted Group-B level post responsible for assisting District Public Prosecution Officers in conducting criminal prosecutions in district courts. Candidates selected through this examination will serve under the Law and Legislative Affairs Department of Chhattisgarh Government. The ADPO role requires legal acumen and the ability to represent the state in criminal matters. This is a direct recruitment examination for law graduates seeking a career in public prosecution services.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University or Institution
• Must be enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council
• Degree obtained through distance education must be from UGC-recognized universities
• Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply

Age Limit

Age as on January 1, 2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Must be a Citizen of India
• Domicile of Chhattisgarh state is required for state reserved categories
• Certificate of domicile must be issued by competent authority

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CGPSC website at psc.cg.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for ADPO Recruitment 2026
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify your registration through OTP sent to mobile and email
5. Login using generated credentials and fill the application form carefully
6. Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph (JPEG, 50-100 KB), signature (JPEG, 20-50 KB), and relevant certificates
7. Select examination center preference from available options
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and save/download the confirmation page
10. Take multiple printouts of the submitted application for future reference

Application Fees

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): An objective-type computer-based test designed to shortlist candidates for the Mains examination. Covers General Studies, Law, and Aptitude. Qualifying in nature.

1. Main Examination (Written Test): A descriptive written examination consisting of papers on Law subjects including Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Constitutional Law. Carries substantial weightage in final merit.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Personal interview conducted by a board to assess candidate's suitability, legal knowledge, communication skills, and overall personality. Typically carries 100-150 marks.

1. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, Bar Council enrollment certificate, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and identity proof.

1. Medical Examination: Medical fitness test to ensure candidate meets the health standards required for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined marks of Mains examination and Interview. Final selection strictly in order of merit and category-wise vacancies.

Preliminary Examination Pattern (Typical / Indicative)

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each incorrect answer

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Main Examination Pattern (Typical / Indicative)

Negative Marking in Mains: Not applicable (descriptive examination)

Detailed Syllabus

Paper I: Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

• General Principles of Criminal Law
• Offences against the State and Public Tranquility
• Offences against Human Body (Murder, Culpable Homicide, Hurt, Wrongful Restraint)
• Offences against Property (Theft, Extortion, Robbery, Dacoity)
• Offences relating to Documents and Property Marks
• Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt
• Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts
• Powers of Police Officers
• Arrest, Search and Seizure procedures
• Bail provisions (Regular, Anticipatory)
• Trial procedures before Magistrate and Sessions Court
• Cognizable and Non-cognizable offences
• FIR, Charge Sheet, Framing of Charges

Paper II: Indian Evidence Act & Constitutional Law

• Relevancy of Facts and Evidence
• Admission and Confession
• Dying Declaration
• Expert Opinion and Expert Evidence
• Examination of Witnesses (Chief, Cross, Re-examination)
• Burden of Proof
• Estoppel and Presumptions
• Documentary Evidence and Electronic Records
• Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35)
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Duties
• Union and State Executive
• Parliament and State Legislature
• Judiciary - Supreme Court and High Courts
• Constitutional Amendments
• Emergency Provisions

Paper III: Law of Torts, Contract Act & Legal Writing

• Nature and Essential Elements of Tort
• Vicarious Liability and Strict Liability
• Negligence and Contributory Negligence
• Defamation (Libel and Slander)
• Nuisance (Public and Private)
• Trespass to Person and Property
• Essential Elements of a Valid Contract
• Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
• Capacity to Contract
• Free Consent and Coercion
• Void, Voidable and Illegal Agreements
• Performance and Discharge of Contract
• Breach of Contract and Remedies
• Drafting of Legal Documents (Petitions, Appeals, Applications)
• Legal Terminology and Latin Maxims

Paper IV: General English & Comprehension

• Essay Writing on Current Legal and Social Issues
• Precis Writing
• Reading Comprehension Passages
• Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
• Vocabulary and Antonyms/Synonyms
• Sentence Formation and Error Correction
• Letter Writing (Formal and Official)
• Report Writing

General Studies (For Preliminary Exam)

• Indian History and National Movement
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Economic and Social Development of India
• General Science and Technology
• Geography of India and Chhattisgarh
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Chhattisgarh State: History, Culture, Geography, Economy
• Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative as per 7th CPC)

Additional Benefits:

• Grade Pay and annual increments as per state government rules
• Medical facilities for self and family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Gratuity benefits
• Government accommodation or HRA
• Professional development allowances

Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers have a clear promotion pathway within the Chhattisgarh prosecution department. After gaining experience and meeting eligibility criteria, ADPOs can be promoted to District Public Prosecution Officer (DPPO) positions, and subsequently to Additional Director of Prosecution or Director of Prosecution at the state level. Periodic departmental promotion examinations and performance-based assessments determine career advancement opportunities.

CGPSC will release admit cards for the ADPO examination approximately 15-20 days before the scheduled exam date on its official website. Candidates must download the admit card by logging into their application account using registration credentials. No physical admit cards will be dispatched by post. The admit card contains essential details including exam venue, reporting time, candidate's photograph, and important instructions that must be followed on examination day.

CGPSC declares results of the Preliminary examination within 45-60 days after the test date, publishing qualifying candidate roll numbers on the official website. Mains examination results are typically announced 60-90 days after the exam. Final merit list after interview is published within 30 days of completing personality tests. All results include category-wise cutoff marks and are available for download in PDF format from the official CGPSC website.

ADPO cutoff marks vary annually based on examination difficulty, number of applicants, and vacancy count. Typically, General category candidates need to score around 55-60% in Preliminary exam and 50-55% in Mains to qualify. Reserved category cutoffs are generally 5-10% lower: SC/ST around 45-50%, OBC around 48-53%. Final merit is determined by combined Mains and Interview marks, with variations across categories.

Examination Centres

Chhattisgarh State (Primary Centres): Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, Korba, Raigarh, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Rajnandgaon

Additional Centres (if required):

North: Delhi, Bhopal

Central: Jabalpur, Indore

West: Nagpur

Note: CGPSC primarily conducts examinations within Chhattisgarh state. Centre allocation is subject to availability and candidate preference during application.