MPPSC ADPO 2026 – Exam Date Rescheduled to 1 November, Admit Card, 107 Posts, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) is recruiting Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers (ADPO) under Advt. No. 03/2026. The revised notification has 107 posts (the original notice of 10 March 2026 had 17). Here are the exam date, admit card steps, vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, pay, exam pattern, syllabus and selection process.
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MPPSC ADPO 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore |
| Post | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO), Gazetted Class II, Home Department |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Posts | 107 (revised); original notice had 17 |
| Qualification | LL.B. from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Selection | Written Exam (OMR) + Interview |
| Exam Date | 1 November 2026 (rescheduled from 18 October) |
| Exam Timing | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
MPPSC ADPO 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification | 10 March 2026 |
| Revised Notification (corrigendum) | 6 July 2026 (as per revised PDF filename) |
| Application Reopened | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | 24 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 10 to 26 July 2026 |
| Exam Reschedule Notice | 7 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | From 21 October 2026 (as reported); confirm on mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Written Exam | 1 November 2026 (Sunday), 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Interview and Result | To be announced |
How to Download MPPSC ADPO Admit Card
- Visit mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Click the Admit Card tab on the homepage.
- Select the MP ADPO / ADPPO Recruitment Exam 2026 – Admit Card link.
- Enter your application number, date of birth and captcha.
- Check your name, roll number, centre and exam time, then download and print the admit card.
Vacancy Details
The revised notification lists 107 ADPO posts. Earlier, Advt. 03/2026 advertised 17 posts. Category-wise breakup is not available in the sources checked, so please see the revised notification PDF. One site mentions "600+" posts as an expectation, which does not match the 107 figure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Education: LL.B. or equivalent degree from a recognised university. First-division LL.B., 2 years of legal practice or LL.M. are preferred, but not compulsory (as reported).
- Employment registration: Not needed to apply. MP candidates need it before the interview, while candidates from other states are exempt (as reported).
Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Relaxation | For reserved-category candidates who are MP domicile, as per MP Government rules. Other-state candidates get the unreserved limit only. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / OBC (MP residents) | ₹250 |
| MPonline portal charge | ₹40 |
| Correction fee | ₹50 per correction |
Late-fee windows were also notified. These amounts are reported differently on different sites (₹3,000 and ₹25,000), so confirm them in the official notice.
Pay Scale
As reported, ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 plus Grade Pay ₹4,200. One site mentions Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as an expected figure. Please check the official notification for the correct pay.
Selection Process
- Written Exam – OMR-based, objective type
- Interview – candidates called up to 3 times the number of vacancies
- Final Merit – total of written exam and interview marks
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | OMR (pen and paper), objective type |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Duration | 3 hours (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM) |
| Total Questions | 150 (as reported) |
| Marking | +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer |
| Part A | General Awareness (Madhya Pradesh, India, International Affairs) – 150 marks |
| Part B | Law (Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Special Legislations) – 100 questions, 300 marks |
| Exam Centres | Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior (as reported) |
Syllabus Highlights
- Constitution of India
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
- POCSO Act, NDPS Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Motor Vehicles Act and Arms Act
- Madhya Pradesh-specific Acts, MP General Knowledge, current affairs
Last-Week Preparation Tips
- Revise BNS, BNSS and BSA section-wise, since new criminal laws are heavily tested.
- Practise OMR-style mock tests with negative marking (−1) to improve accuracy.
- Cover MP GK and our monthly current affairs.
- Keep your admit card and a valid photo ID ready.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | MPPSC Website |
| Application Portal (MPonline) | Open Portal |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the new MPPSC ADPO exam date?
1 November 2026 (Sunday), 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. It was earlier on 18 October.
Q. When will the MPPSC ADPO admit card be released?
One source reports it is available from 21 October 2026. Check mppsc.mp.gov.in for the latest status.
Q. How many posts are there in MPPSC ADPO 2026?
107 posts as per the revised notification. The original notice had 17 posts.
Q. What is the qualification?
LL.B. from a recognised university.
Q. What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years, with relaxation for eligible MP reserved-category candidates.
Q. Is there negative marking?
Yes. 3 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (as reported).
Q. What is the exam pattern?
A 450-mark OMR exam of 3 hours, with General Awareness and Law, followed by an interview.
Q. What is the selection process?
Written exam and interview. The final merit combines both.
Conclusion
The MPPSC ADPO 2026 exam is now on 1 November 2026. Download your admit card from the MPPSC website as soon as it is live, revise the new criminal laws and practise with negative marking. Follow our WhatsApp channel, Instagram and YouTube for the answer key, result and interview updates.
