The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the admit card for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Exam 2026 on 21 October 2026. The written exam is on Sunday, 1 November 2026, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. It was earlier set for 18 October but was moved because that day was Maha Ashtami.
The recruitment (Advertisement No. 03/2026, Home Department) is for 107 posts of ADPO, a Class II gazetted, permanent post with pay of ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200. ADPOs represent the state in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts at district and tehsil level. Details below are from MPPSC's advertisement and corrigenda nos. 01/03/2026 and 03/03/2026.
MPPSC ADPO 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Commission | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Indore |
| Advertisement | 03/2026, dated 10 March 2026 (Home Department, MP) |
| Post | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) |
| Total posts | 107 (raised from 17) |
| Pay | ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200; Class II gazetted, permanent |
| Qualification | Law degree (LLB) from a recognised university |
| Age | 21–40 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Admit card | Out on 21 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 1 November 2026 (Sunday), 12:00 – 3:00 PM |
| Official website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement | 10 March 2026 |
| Online application (first window) | 9 April – 8 May 2026 |
| Posts raised to 107, applications reopened | 10 – 24 July 2026 (late fee window till 23 September) |
| Exam date changed (corrigendum 03/03/2026) | 7 September 2026 — from 18 October to 1 November |
| Admit card | 21 October 2026 |
| Written exam | 1 November 2026, 12 noon – 3 PM |
| Answer key and objections | After the exam, on mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Details |
|---|
| Section A | General Studies |
| Section B | Subject — Law |
| Mode and time | One sitting, offline on OMR sheet, 12:00 noon – 3:00 PM (3 hours) |
| Marking | Objective questions with negative marking |
- Candidates up to three times the posts in each category are called for the interview.
- The final merit is made from the written exam and interview marks added together.
- There is no re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets.
Vacancy Details (107 Posts)
| Category | Total posts | Of which, MP women |
|---|
| UR | 29 | 10 |
| SC | 17 | 6 |
| ST | 21 | 7 |
| OBC | 29 | 10 |
| EWS | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 107 | 37 |
Persons with disabilities: 6 posts (LD 1, VH 1, HH 2, MD 2). As per MP rules, results are declared in two parts: 87% main part (93 posts) and 13% provisional part (14 OBC posts, with a notional UR count), subject to the court's final decision on OBC reservation.
Eligibility
- Qualification: a degree in Law from any recognised university, or equivalent.
- Preferred: first class in law, or at least two years of practice at the Bar, or a higher qualification.
- Age: 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation as per MP government rules (Appendix-1 of the advertisement).
- MP domiciles must show a live employment exchange registration before the interview; candidates from other states are exempt.
How to Download the MPPSC ADPO Admit Card
- Open the admit card link in Important Links below (MP Online portal), or mppsc.mp.gov.in → Admit Card.
- Enter your application number and date of birth as asked, and the captcha.
- Download and print the admit card. Check your name, photo, roll number and exam centre.
- On 1 November, reach the centre on time with the admit card and an original photo ID. Use only the pen allowed for the OMR sheet.
Important Links
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