The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released a fresh recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) under the Home (Prosecution) Department. A total of 371 vacancies have been announced, and candidates holding a Degree in Law (Professional) or an Integrated Law Course from a university established by law in India are eligible to apply for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026. The salary falls under Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4200), which is a strong government scale for law graduates starting their career in state prosecution services.
This RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 is open to both male and female candidates from Rajasthan and other states, subject to reservation rules. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.
Information verified from official RPSC notification No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27.05.2026.
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Quick Summary of RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Name of the Post | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Total Vacancy | 371 (NON SA – 355 + SA – 15, plus 1 additional as per notification opening) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹ Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay 4200) |
| Additional Salary Benefits | Fix Pay during probation as per State Government rules |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Degree in Law (Professional) or Integrated Law Course + Working knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri Script + knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview |
| Place of Posting | Rajasthan |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government (Rajasthan State) |
| Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2026 Last Date | 07.07.2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Who Can Apply | Both Fresher and Experienced law graduates |
| Interview / Exam Date | Date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
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About Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), headquartered in Ajmer, is the constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment to various civil services and posts under the Government of Rajasthan. For this recruitment, RPSC is hiring on behalf of the Home (Prosecution) Department, Government of Rajasthan. Visit the official site: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
Important Dates
The application window for this APO recruitment is tight — only one month. Government commission deadlines are firm, and late submissions are not entertained under any circumstances. Candidates should also avoid waiting for the last day because the SSO portal often slows down due to heavy traffic close to the deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issue Date | 27.05.2026 |
| RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Online Application Start Date | 08.06.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 07.07.2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Preliminary Exam Date & Main Exam Date | Date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details & Salary – RPSC APO Recruitment 2026
What is the salary and vacancy count for RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026?
RPSC has announced 371 vacancies for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer in 2026 — 355 for Non-Scheduled Area and 15 for Scheduled Area. The salary is fixed under Pay Matrix Level L-11 with Grade Pay ₹4200. Online applications run from 08.06.2026 to 07.07.2026 on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
The 371 vacancies are split across two service categories — Non-Scheduled Area (NON SA) and Scheduled Area (SA). Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (NON SA) | 355 | Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay 4200) |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (SA) | 15 | Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay 4200) |
Note on Fix Pay: During the probation period, candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary as per Rajasthan State Government rules, not the full L-11 scale. The full pay scale begins after successful completion of probation.
Category-wise reservation (NON SA-355): Gen (UR) – 110, Gen WE – 31, WD – 12, DV – 3 | SC – 29, SC WE – 6, WD – 6, DV – 1 | ST – 21, ST WE – 5, WD – 2, DV – 1 | OBC – 53, OBC WE – 15, WD – 6, DV – 2 | MBC – 12, MBC WE – 4, WD – 1, DV – 0 | EWS – 25, EWS WE – 7, WD – 3, DV – 0.
Category-wise reservation (SA-15): Gen (UR) – 3, Gen WE – 0, WD – 0, DV – 1 | SC – 1, SC WE – 0, WD – 0, DV – 0 | ST – 8, ST WE – 2, WD – 1, DV – 0.
RPSC APO Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit 2026
The eligibility criteria for Assistant Prosecution Officer include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Law (Professional) or Integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India.
- Working Knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.
Note for candidates pursuing law: Candidates who have not yet acquired the required qualification on the date of application are also eligible to apply, provided they obtain it by the last date of online application submission.
Age Limit
As of 01.01.2027: Candidates must be minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years of age. Age relaxation as per Rajasthan Government rules:
- Male candidates of SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan: 5 years
- Women candidates of General Category: 5 years
- Women candidates of SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan: 10 years
- Widow and Divorced Women: No Upper Age Limit
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5 years additional relaxation over the above categories
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 15 years subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years (as per Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Ex-Servicemen) Rules, 1988)
- Released Emergency Commissioned Officers and Short Service Commissioned Officers: Age relaxation as per rules
- Persons employed in State PSUs, Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads: Maximum age limit 40 years
- Cadet Instructors: Relaxation equal to NCC service period, not exceeding 3 years
Important: As per the corrigendum mentioned in the notification, candidates who were already eligible in the 2024 advertisement under the earlier cut-off (01.01.2025) will get an additional one-year upper age relaxation in this recruitment.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of an Objective-type Preliminary Examination followed by a Written Main Examination. The Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature — marks obtained in it are not counted in the final merit.
Main Examination Pattern:
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Law | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Language – General Hindi (50) + General English (50) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for each paper. 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates. Paper II is of Senior Secondary level.
Paper I (Law) Syllabus:
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- The Arms Act, 1959
- The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- The Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
- The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
OMR Special Instructions: Each question has 5 options. Candidates must darken one bubble for every question. If not attempting, darken bubble ‘5’. If none of the five circles are darkened, 1/3rd marks will be deducted. Candidates leaving more than 10% questions blank (no bubble) will be disqualified.
Selection Process RPSC APO Recruitment 2026
The selection process for Assistant Prosecution Officer is conducted entirely by RPSC, Ajmer. It is a three-stage process designed to test both legal knowledge and language proficiency. Candidates must clear each stage to move to the next.
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type, qualifying only)
- Main Examination (Written, two papers)
- Interview
- Document Verification
Note for Candidates : As per the notification, the merit list will be based on Main Examination marks only — Preliminary marks are NOT added to the final score. Also, the Commission may use scaling, moderation, or normalisation methods while evaluating answer sheets, as per Rule 22 of the service rules.
Application Fee
The one-time registration fee for this recruitment is fixed by the Personnel (A-2) Department. Once paid, it covers all RPSC exams during the financial year.
- General (Unreserved) / Creamy Layer of OBC / MBC: ₹600
- SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / MBC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS / Sahariya Area: ₹400
- Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan): ₹400
- Payment Mode: Online through the SSO portal / Recruitment Portal
Note for non-Rajasthan candidates: SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS candidates from other states will be treated as General category and must pay ₹600.
Application correction fee: ₹500 (within 10 days after the last date of application).
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How to Apply for RPSC APO 371 Posts 2026
Follow these steps exactly as described in the official notification:
- Visit the official RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and read the detailed advertisement and Instructions for Applicants.
- Click on the Apply Online link or go directly to the SSO portal at https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Login via Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using your live photo, name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, and Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar verification (mandatory).
- Fill in the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee as per your category.
- Candidates who have already done OTR can directly log in and select this recruitment.
- Capture a live photo through the OTR system at the time of filling the form — verify the preview before submission.
- Upload your signature and scanned thumb impression (mandatory).
- Mention all educational qualifications acquired up to the last date of application clearly in the form.
- Submit the application and note down the Application Number that appears after submission — this is proof of successful submission.
- Take a printout of the final application form for your records.
- For any technical issue, contact the Helpdesk numbers/email given on the Recruitment Portal.
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Important Links – RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Candidates applying for Assistant Prosecution Officer are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Online |
Should You Apply?
Law graduates aiming for a stable Rajasthan State Government career should genuinely consider the Assistant Prosecution Officer post at RPSC, drawing Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4200). With 371 vacancies and a focused legal syllabus, the competition is moderate compared to RAS but sharper than clerical posts. Government prosecution roles in 2026 are gaining weight due to the rollout of BNS, BNSS, and BSA — strong reason to apply now.
FAQs (Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026 | RPSC Ajmer 371 Posts)
Is there negative marking in the RPSC APO Prelims exam?
There is no direct negative marking, but if a candidate does not darken any of the five OMR bubbles for a question, one-third (1/3) marks of that question will be deducted. Leaving more than 10% questions completely blank leads to disqualification.
Will Preliminary Exam marks be added to the final merit list?
No. As per the notification, the Preliminary Examination is only qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared strictly on the basis of Main Examination marks and Interview performance, following Rule 22 of the service rules.
Can a final-year law student apply for RPSC APO 2026?
Yes. Candidates who have not yet acquired the required qualification can apply, provided they obtain the Degree in Law or complete the Integrated Law Course by the last date of online application — 07.07.2026.
What is the One Time Registration (OTR) fee and is it refundable?
The OTR fee is ₹600 for General/Creamy Layer and ₹400 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS/PwD candidates. It is a one-time payment valid across RPSC exams for the financial year and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Can candidates from outside Rajasthan apply for this APO post?
Yes, candidates from other states can apply. However, SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates from other states will be treated as General (Unreserved) category for both fee payment and reservation purposes, and they will not get age relaxation meant for Rajasthan residents.
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