MPPSC Law Officer 2026: 4 Posts, Last Date 5 Nov

The MPPSC Law Officer recruitment notice is for the Madhya Pradesh Jail Department. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released Advertisement No. 13/2026 on its website, mppsc.mp.gov.in, on 8 October 2026. Online applications open on 15 October 2026 and close on 5 November 2026. The post suits advocates with two years of court practice who want a permanent state government job.

The notice lists 4 Law Officer posts. The category-wise and reserved-post breakdown follows below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission notification No. 13/2026 dated 8 October 2026.

Last verified: 8 October 2026.

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is recruiting 4 Law Officer posts in the Jail Department under Advertisement No. 13/2026. The last date to apply online is 5 November 2026 on mppsc.mp.gov.in. The MPPSC Law Officer exam is scheduled for 13 December 2026.

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Quick Summary of Law Officer 2026

What the Law Officer does in the Jail Department

The Law Officer is a permanent Gazetted Class II post in the Madhya Pradesh Government Jail Department. Duties include legal aid for confined prisoners and replies to petitions pending in courts. The Law Officer also acts on court orders and judgments within the set time. Selected candidates join on probation for two years.

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MPPSC Law Officer 2026 for candidates from other states

The notice invites applications from Indian citizens and other categories recognised under the Constitution. Original residents of other states can apply. The Commission considers them for unreserved posts, and they pay the ₹500 fee.

Candidates from other states need no live employment exchange registration, under a Jabalpur Principal Bench order of 8 March 2022 in Petition No. 5096/2022. The exam is held only at Indore centres.

Indore has rail, road and air connections, so candidates from North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East can plan the trip early. More government vacancies across India are listed on this site.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

Important dates

The admit card for the MPPSC Law Officer exam is available from 3 December 2026 on mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Candidates who apply in a late-fee window can correct errors only until 18 November 2026. A correction costs ₹50 per session.

Vacancy details and salary

The MPPSC Law Officer notice lists one post with 4 vacancies. The tables below reproduce the pay and the category split as printed, and the split adds up to 4 posts.

The Women column shows posts reserved for women who are Madhya Pradesh residents. Posts for Madhya Pradesh residents with disabilities follow.

Eligibility

Reserved posts, reservation benefits and age relaxation are only for original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Original residents of other states are considered for unreserved posts.

A category with no advertised posts gets no reservation or age relaxation, and its candidates compete for unreserved posts. Posts reserved for Madhya Pradesh women can go to men of the same category if no suitable woman is available.

Education and experience

Candidates for the MPPSC Law Officer posts need a bachelor’s degree in Law and two years of work as an advocate.

They must meet all educational and other eligibility rules by 5 November 2026. The experience certificate and affidavit must follow the formats printed in the notice. The district bar association president or secretary signs the certificate.

Age limit

Candidates must have completed 21 years and must not have completed 40 years on 1 January 2027. The age calculator helps check this.

For the MPPSC Law Officer posts, the notice allows a 5-year age relaxation to several groups. These include SC, ST and OBC candidates, women and persons with disabilities. Employees of government bodies, corporations, boards and autonomous bodies also qualify. Only Madhya Pradesh residents get these benefits. The upper age limit stays at 45 years after all relaxations.

Ex-servicemen subtract their earlier defence service from their age. The result must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.

Employment exchange registration

• Madhya Pradesh residents need no live registration while applying. They must submit the certificate by the last date for sending documents to the Commission before the interview.
• Candidates from other states are exempt under the High Court order of 8 March 2022.
• Madhya Pradesh residents in service are exempt with a no-objection certificate from their department (government service) or a service certificate from their institution (non-government service).

Other conditions

• A candidate with more than two living children is not eligible if one child was born on or after 26 January 2001.
• A candidate convicted of an offence against women is not eligible for appointment. If such a case is pending, the appointment waits for the final decision.
• Candidates with disabilities need a certificate of 40% or more permanent disability. Certificates issued on or after 1 June 2021 count only if issued through the UDID portal, swavlambancard.gov.in.

Category certificates must be issued on or before 5 November 2026 by the competent authority of the Madhya Pradesh Government. The Commission cancels the candidature of a candidate who submits a later certificate or false information.

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Selection process

The MPPSC Law Officer selection uses an OMR-based objective written exam and an interview. The exam scheme and syllabus are published on mppsc.mp.gov.in.

1. The Commission holds the written exam on OMR sheets on 13 December 2026. It carries negative marking.
2. The Commission calls candidates for the interview in order of exam marks. It calls up to three times the advertised posts, along with candidates who tie on marks.
3. The Commission prepares the final result on the combined marks of the exam and the interview.

If fewer than 500 candidates apply for the MPPSC Law Officer posts, selection depends on the interview alone. For 4 to 6 posts, the Commission calls up to 36 candidates. The interview carries 100 marks. The minimum passing mark is 41 for unreserved candidates and 31 for reserved and PwD candidates.

The Commission treats a candidate absent from the interview as not eligible. It publishes the provisional answer key on mppsc.mp.gov.in. Candidates can object online within 5 days at ₹150 per question, plus a ₹40 portal fee per session.

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Application fee

The MPPSC Law Officer application fee depends on category and residence.

Candidates who apply after the last date of 5 November 2026 also pay a late fee. It is ₹3,000 from 6 to 12 November 2026 and ₹25,000 from 13 to 18 November 2026.

Payment is by credit card, debit card or net banking. Cash is accepted at authorised MP Online kiosks. The Commission does not accept a bank draft or cheque.

A candidate who moves from a reserved to the unreserved category during correction pays the ₹250 fee difference plus the ₹50 correction fee. A move the other way brings no refund. The Commission refunds the fee online only if it cancels the advertisement.

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How to apply

Candidates apply for the MPPSC Law Officer posts only online. They should apply only through the official portal and pay no one for the job.

1. Open mppsc.mp.gov.in and start the online application for Advertisement No. 13/2026.
2. Keep a recent passport size photograph and a scanned signature ready, and attach both.
3. Enter the name, parents’ names and date of birth exactly as in the High School marksheet.
4. Submit the form. A pop-up shows the name, parents’ names, date of birth, category and gender. Cancel it to fix any error, or click OK.
5. Note the application number. The form shows Unpaid until the fee is paid.
6. Click Proceed for Payment and pay the fee.
7. Check for Payment Done, then print the application.

Candidates upload no documents with the online form. They send certified copies to the Commission before the interview. For help, candidates can call 0755-6720220 or write to mppsconline@gmail.com.

Documents to keep ready

Candidates should keep these documents ready before the MPPSC Law Officer interview.

• Attendance sheet (1 original), personal details sheet (1 original, 5 copies), attestation form (3 originals) and no-debarment declaration (1 original)
• High School, Higher Secondary, Law degree and all-year marksheets
• Experience certificate and affidavit in the notice formats
• Employment exchange registration certificate, for Madhya Pradesh residents
• Domicile certificate, caste certificate and OBC non-creamy layer declaration, where they apply
• Valid EWS certificate for the financial year 2026-27, where it applies
• Name change affidavit after marriage, disability certificate, no-objection or service certificate, and ex-serviceman proof, where they apply
• One identity proof from Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, bank passbook, employer ID or driving licence
• Court document copies, if a case is pending

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Should you apply?

The MPPSC Law Officer post suits advocates with at least two years of court practice who want a permanent gazetted job with a fixed Level 12 salary. The work is legal work inside the Jail Department, mainly prisoner legal aid and court replies. Candidates who prefer open courtroom practice may find it different.

The notice lists only 4 posts and gives no applicant figures, so candidates should expect competition. It lists 2 unreserved posts. Candidates from other states compete for unreserved posts and pay the higher fee.

The MPPSC Law Officer route carries two trade-offs. The first is paperwork, since the experience certificate, affidavit and certified documents must be ready before the interview. The second is that the interview alone decides selection if fewer than 500 candidates apply.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for MPPSC Law Officer 2026?

The last date to apply online is 5 November 2026 on mppsc.mp.gov.in. Candidates who miss it can apply from 6 to 12 November 2026 with a ₹3,000 late fee, or from 13 to 18 November 2026 with a ₹25,000 late fee.

What is the salary of Law Officer in the MP Jail Department?

The post carries pay Level 12, with a pay scale of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500. It is a permanent Gazetted Class II post.

Can candidates from other states apply for the Law Officer post in Madhya Pradesh?

Yes. The notice invites applications from Indian citizens. Original residents of other states are considered for unreserved posts and pay ₹500. They are exempt from live employment exchange registration under the Jabalpur Principal Bench order of 8 March 2022.

Is the Law Officer post in the MP Jail Department a good career for advocates?

The MPPSC Law Officer post gives a permanent job with a fixed salary, while income from private practice changes from year to year. The duties are prisoner legal aid and court replies, and the post sits in the Jail Department, not in a court.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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