CGPSC ADPO 2026: Applications open for Chhattisgarh ADPO recruitment, deadline July 21; opportunity for law graduates..
CGPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026: The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has initiated the application process for the recruitment of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers (ADPO) for law graduates. Through this recruitment drive, the Commission will fill a total of 15 regular Gazetted Class-II posts. The online application process begins on June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM and concludes on July 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Important Dates
Event | Date
Notification Release | June 17, 2026
Online Application Start | June 22, 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date for Application | July 21, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Free Correction Period | July 22 to 24, 2026
Paid Correction Period | July 25 to 26, 2026
Tentative Written Exam | September 20, 2026
Vacancy Details
Appointments will be made for a total of 15 posts under this recruitment drive. The details of the vacancies are as follows:
10 posts are for regular recruitment.
5 posts are for backlog/carry-forward vacancies.
Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an LLB degree from a university or institute recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Candidates currently awaiting their final results are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age for Chhattisgarh Domicile Holders: 40 years
Maximum Age for Candidates from Other States: 30 years
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in two stages.
1. Written Examination (300 Marks)
The written examination will be of the objective type, and the duration will be 3 hours. Part-1: General Knowledge
50 Questions
100 Marks
This section will cover questions related to the history, geography, and current affairs of Chhattisgarh.
Part-2: Law
100 Questions
200 Marks
This section will include questions on major and minor acts, as well as new criminal laws such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
2. Interview (30 Marks)
Candidates who score above the prescribed cut-off in the written examination will be called for an interview. The Commission will invite candidates numbering approximately three times the available vacancies for the interview.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in both the written examination and the interview.
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Matrix Level-9.
Pay Scale: ₹38,100 to ₹1,20,400 per month.
Additionally, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical facilities will be provided in accordance with state government rules. Appointed candidates must complete a mandatory 3-year probation period before being confirmed permanently in the department.
Application Fee
The Commission has clarified that portal charges and GST will be added separately at the time of online payment. An additional fee of ₹500 will be charged for making changes to the application during the paid correction window.
How to apply?
Visit the official CGPSC website.
Click on the 'ADPO Recruitment 2026' link.
Register online.
Fill in the required details in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form and keep a printout for your records.
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