Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration 2026: Process, Documents Required & Correction Window

If you're considering CGPSC's ADPO vacancy this year. Registering for the exam is a non-negotiable step to move to the next stage.  

• Chhattisgarh ADPO registration 2026, conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) under Advertisement No. 03/2026/Exam, opened on June 22, 2026, and closed on July 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm.  
• The correction window (free: July 22-24, 2026; paid, ₹500: July 25-26, 2026) has also closed.  
• The exam is tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2026.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration 2026 Important Dates

The table below helps you with all the important dates for Chhattisgarh ADPO registration for this cycle:  

Event	Date
Advertisement Released	June 17, 2026
Registration Window Opens	June 22, 2026, 12:00 pm
Registration Window Closes	July 21, 2026, 11:59 pm
Free Correction Window	July 22-24, 2026
Paid Correction Window	July 25-26, 2026
Tentative Written Exam Date	September 20, 2026
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Current Status	Closed

Who Can Register for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026?

To successfully register, you must meet the Chhattisgarh ADPO eligibility conditions as mentioned by CGPSC:  

Educational Qualification  

You must have a bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a university or college recognised by the UGC or Bar Council of India. No prior experience is required.  

Age Limit 

Base bracket is 21 to 30 years for candidates applying from outside Chhattisgarh, evaluated strictly against the unreserved category with no fee or age relaxation. 

Chhattisgarh-domicile candidates get substantially higher relaxation, stacking further for reserved categories, local women, PwD candidates, ex-servicemen, and a few state-government-employee categories.  

Nationality  

Indian citizenship is mandatory, as with any state government post.  

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Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Process

If you want to appear for the Chhattisgarh ADPO exam, you need to register for it. To fill out the Chhattisgarh ADPO application form 2026, follow the given steps:  

Step 1: Create your CGPSC Candidate Account  

Go to the official portal and complete "Candidate's Registration": your name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, active mobile number, email ID, and valid ID proof.  

This is verified through an OTP sent to your mobile. Keep the number active throughout the process, since CGPSC uses it for future correspondence.  

Step 2: Capture Your Live Photograph  

CGPSC sends a mobile link for a live photo capture rather than accepting an uploaded file. The specifications matter more than most candidates expect: a clear, front-facing shot, both ears visible, eyes open, plain light background, and your face filling roughly 80% of the frame. A rejected photo at this stage can cost you a correction fee cycle later.  

Step 3: Upload Your Signature  

Sign in black ballpoint pen on plain white paper, scan it, and upload it as a JPG under 100 KB. Avoid signing inside a box or with a ruled background; scanned signatures with visible ruling lines are a common cause of rejection.  

Step 4: Apply for the Specific Post 

Once your candidate profile exists, go to your dashboard and click "Apply" against the ADPO advertisement. This is where category, domicile, and reservation claims get entered. Enter these details carefully, since corrections later cost money and time.  

Step 5: Pay the Online Registration Fee 

Pay the Chhattisgarh ADPO registration fee online via card, net banking, or UPI. The fee, portal charges, and GST are charged together in a single transaction.  

Step 6: Download and Preserve Your Receipt 

Save the application form and payment receipt as PDFs and keep printed copies too. You may be asked to produce them at document verification or the interview stage, sometimes months later. Don't rely on the portal to always have your history available.  

What is the Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration Fee 2026? 

Here are the category-wise Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026 registration fee details:  

Category	Registration Fee
CG-local SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & CG-local PwD candidates	₹300
All other candidates, including every out-of-state applicant	₹400

Portal charges and GST apply on top of this for everyone, so the amount debited from your account will be slightly higher than the base fee shown above.  

Is the fee refundable? Chhattisgarh-local candidates who appear for the written exam or the interview get their exam fee refunded, credited to the bank account they specify during the application process. However, portal charges, GST, and any correction fees paid are never refunded.  

What Are the Documents Required for Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration?

Here's a list of documents you need when filling out the Chhattisgarh ADPO application form. Make sure to keep them ready to avoid any delays:  

• LLB degree certificate and mark sheets (or provisional certificate if awaiting final degree) 
• Date of birth proof (10th certificate is usually accepted) 
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if claiming reservation 
• Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, if claiming local-candidate relaxation 
• PwD certificate, if applicable 
• Ex-serviceman/state-government-employee proof, if applicable 
• A valid photo ID  
• Active mobile number and email ID for OTP verification 
• Scanned signature  

Here's a table for format and size specifications for all these necessary documents. 

Document	Format>	File Size / Specification
Live Photograph	Captured live via CGPSC’s mobile link (not an uploaded file)	Clear, front-facing shot; both ears visible; eyes open; plain light background; face filling ~80% of the frame
Signature	JPG (scanned)	Under 100 KB; signed in black ballpoint pen on plain white paper. Avoid ruled/lined paper or a signature box
LLB Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate	PDF	Verified physically later, typically at document verification/interview
Date of Birth Proof (e.g., 10th certificate)	PDF	Declared at registration; verified later
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)	PDF	Declared at registration; verified later
Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate	PDF	Declared at registration; verified later
PwD / Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)	PDF	Declared at registration; verified later
Valid Photo ID	PDF	Used for identity verification during registration (e.g., Aadhaar commonly accepted)

Chhattisgarh ADPO Application Correction Window (Now Closed)

CGPSC allowed corrections only to a limited set of fields: date of birth, gender, category, domicile, disability status, and ex-serviceman status. You cannot change any other details within your application.  

Here are the dates for Chhattisgarh ADPO application correction window:  

Corection Window	Dates	Fee
Free correction window	July 22-24, 2026	–
Paid correction window	July 25-26, 2026	₹500

Avoid These Mistakes During Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration

We have seen candidates repeat several mistakes when applying for the exam and we don't want you to repeat them. Here are the common mistakes you should avoid:  

• Registering in the last 48 hours: Portal traffic spikes near the deadline, and any OTP delay or payment gateway hiccup at that point can genuinely cost you the exam, not just an inconvenience. 
• Random guesses at the category or domicile field: Candidates sometimes claim a relaxation they can't document, discover the mismatch only at verification, and lose the opportunity after clearing the written exam. 
• Uploading a non-compliant photo or signature: The live-photo and signature specifications are stricter than they look; a rejected file forces a correction-window fee that could've been avoided. 
• Not saving the receipt: Some candidates assume the portal will always show their application history. Download and keep your own copies. 
• Misunderstanding age relaxation criteria: It doesn't, for this exam. Non-domicile candidates are evaluated strictly against the unreserved bracket. 
• Confusing "one-time registration" with "final submission": Creating a candidate account is not the same as applying for the specific post and paying the fee. Some candidates believe they've applied when they've only completed the first step.  

What Happens After Chhattisgarh ADPO Registration Closes? 

Once the registration window for CGPSC ADPO is closed, here are the events that follow:  

• Admit Card Release: CGPSC will release the Chhattisgarh ADPO admit card on its official portal, a few days before the exam.  
• Written Examination: On September 20, 2026 (tentative), the exam will be conducted based on the Chhattisgarh ADPO exam pattern and syllabus.  
• Result/Cut-off Declaration: Results and cut-off will be declared after the exam. Unreserved candidates need 33% and reserved-category candidates 23% to move forward. 
• Interview: Roughly three times the number of vacancies (so around 45 candidates for 15 posts) get called, carrying 30 marks in the standard scenario. 
• Final Merit List: The merit list will be prepared category-wise on combined written + interview marks; no interim scorecards are released before this.  

Registered successfully? Start preparing according to the Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026 syllabus.  

Here are the key takeaways:  

• Chhattisgarh ADPO registration 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026/Exam) ran from June 22 to July 21, 2026, and is now closed, along with both correction windows. 
• The tentative written exam is on September 20, 2026. If you registered, your focus now should be preparation and tracking the admit card. 
• Registration fee was ₹300 (CG-local SC/ST/OBC-NCL & PwD) or ₹400 (everyone else), plus portal charges and GST; exam-fee (not portal charges) is refundable for CG-local candidates who appear for the exam/interview. 
• Only Chhattisgarh-domicile candidates get meaningful age relaxation; out-of-state applicants are capped at 30 years with no relaxation.