September 15, 2026
The CGPSC ADPO written exam is scheduled for September 20, 2026. The last 7 days look different from the previous few weeks you've spent preparing for this exam.
One of the best and only important Chhattisgarh ADPO last minute preparation tips we have for you is: spend the remaining time in revision.
Moving ahead with your Chhattisgarh ADPO preparation strategically, especially during the last 7 days ensures that you show up well prepared on exam day.
The table below shows you the complete preparation plan for the last 7 days before the CGPSC ADPO written exam.
| Day | Focus | What to Actually Do |
| Day 7 | Diagnostic | Take one full-length mock under real 3-hour conditions. Don’t study new content today; you need an honest baseline of where you stand. |
| Day 6 | Weakest Major Act, PYQ subject-wise | Identify the single Act (Constitution, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Evidence Act/BSA) where your mock-test errors clustered. Solve that subject’s previous-year questions rather than a random practice set, and start logging every miss in your Mistake Book. |
| Day 5 | Minor Acts, Part 1 | Go through the Minor Acts list, again working PYQ-first where past papers exist. These carry fewer total marks individually but collectively decide a large chunk of the paper. |
| Day 4 | Minor Acts, Part 2 + Chhattisgarh GK | Finish the Minor Acts. Spend the rest of the day on Chhattisgarh-specific GK: state history, administrative structure, local governance, and the state’s contribution to the national movement. Follow the daily rhythm rather than solving in one long, unbroken block. |
| Day 3 | Second full mock + Round 3 reattempt | Take a second full-length mock. Just as importantly, run Round 3 of the 3-Round Method on Day 6’s mistakes, reattempt is where retention actually happens. |
| Day 2 | Targeted revision from the Mistake Book | Revise strictly from your Mistake Book and your own short notes. No new topics, no new books, and no fresh 200-question sets. |
| Day 1 | Light revision + logistics | Skim your one-page summary sheets and Mistake Book only. Confirm admit card, ID proof, exam centre, and route. Sleep on time. |
| Exam Day | Execution | Follow the exam-day checklist. Trust your preparation. |
According to the Chhattisgarh ADPO exam pattern, the written test has two parts: General Knowledge and Law. Here's the subject-wise priority and revision strategy for CGPSC ADPO last minute preparation.
According to the Chhattisgarh ADPO syllabus 2026, there are a few high-weightage topics that you especially should not miss during revision. The table below shows all of them.
| Category | Act / Topic |
| Major Acts | Constitution of India |
| Code of Criminal Procedure / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 | |
| Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 | |
| Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 | |
| Minor Acts | Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 |
| Right to Information Act, 2005 | |
| Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Chapters 3, 4 & 6) | |
| Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 | |
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 | |
| Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 | |
| Arms Act, 1959 | |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 (selected chapters) | |
| Chhattisgarh-specific enactments (Excise Act 1913; Tonhi Pratadana (Nivaran) Adhiniyam 2005; High Court Rules & Orders (Criminal) 2005; and similar state laws) |
As mentioned by CGPSC, 1/3rd of the mark for each wrong answer will be deducted. To make sure you score the qualifying marks, it's important you attempt the exam with an effective negative marking strategy.
Here are a few simple rules you can follow to deal with negative marking in the Chhattisgarh ADPO exam 2026:
When solving Chhattisgarh ADPO previous year question papers and mock tests, following a proper structure and strategy is important. Here are few tips you can use for effective PYQ and mock test attempts.
Solving a few sectional PYQs regularly is better than solving 200 MCQs from a random practice sheet. Focus on recognising question patterns and how various important topics appear in the exam.
Whether you're solving subject-wise PYQs or full-length mock tests, solve it in 3 rounds instead of solving it just once. Here's what you should do every time:
Solve the questions and mock tests exactly under exam conditions, following the time limit and avoiding any other distractions.
Instead of marking any answers as wrong or right, categorise them according to why you got them wrong:
This helps you with revision alignment and improving your weak areas effectively.
After proper revision, re-attempt the same question set with better preparation.
Note down each mistake you make and the reason behind it. Documenting your errors will help you structure the revision well and prioritise topics that you've prepared but can improve. You should in fact start documenting your errors since the very first mock test / PYQ practice.
You don't need to set unrealistic targets of solving 500 questions per day. Set realistic goals that keep you motivated and that you can achieve. Practicing 150-250 relevant questions a day along with correct analysis and improvement is enough.
The table below gives you a schedule you can follow for PYQ practice or mock test attempts. Customise it according to your study routine.
| Time | Task |
| Morning | 75-100 MCQs (PYQ subject-wise where possible) |
| Afternoon | Analyse mistakes (categorise and log to your mistake notes) |
| Evening | 75-100 MCQs |
| Night | Revise mistakes + relevant Bare Act sections |
Remember, this is a law-focused exam. A lot of questions may be drawn from bare act texts instead of other summaries. Therefore, do not forget to read bare acts regularly for an hour or a few minutes before going to bed. Focus on areas/sections that need improvement in terms of accuracy.
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