Chhattisgarh ADPO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Tips

Overview: A few days back, Chhattisgarh ADPO recruitment notification for 2026 was rolled out. In this blog, we will give you all the information you need about it.  

• The CGPSC announced vacancies for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026 in its recent notification.  
• It is a gazetted, second-class government job profile and a great opportunity for law graduates.  
• This blog includes all the important details about vacancies, eligibility, age relaxations, exam pattern, and syllabus, and preparation tips.  

Let's get into the details!  

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Chhattisgarh ADPO Recruitment Notification 2026: Detailed Overview  

In its Advertisement No. 03/2026//Exam, dated 17/06/2026, CGPSC rolled out its 2026 recruitment drive for the post of Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) under the state's Home Department.  

If you're a law graduate eyeing a stable, gazetted government career in prosecution, then this is an important opportunity for you.  

The tentative Chhattisgarh ADPO exam date is 20th September 2026.  

Here's a quick overview of all the details mentioned in this recruitment notification.  

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
Post Name	Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO)
Advertisement No.	03/2026/Exam, dated 17/06/2026
Total Vacancies	15
Application Window Opens	22nd June 2026 | 12 pm
Application Window Closes	21st July 2026 | 11.59 pm
Exam Date (Tentative)	20th September 2026
Pay Scale	Level 9 (₹38,100 - ₹1,20,400)
Educational Qualification Required	LLB from a recognized university
Age Limit	21-30 years (relaxation up to 40 for CG domicile candidates)
Selection Process	Written Exam → Interview

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Chhattisgarh ADPO Vacancy Details 2026  

CGPSC confirms a total of 15 vacancies in its notification. These vacancies are distributed across various categories and include backlog/carry-forward posts.  

Here's the category-wise distribution of Chhattisgarh ADPO vacancy 2026:  

Category	Regular Vacancies	Backlog	Total
Unreserved	4	2	6
SC	1	1	2
ST	3	2	5
OBC	2	-	2
Total			15

Here are a few other reservations among these vacancies:  

• 1 unreserved post is earmarked for Chhattisgarh-local women. 
• 5 posts (3 unreserved, 1 SC, 1 ST) are reserved for "One Arm" (OA) PwD candidates who are local residents of Chhattisgarh.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO Eligibility Criteria 2026  

CGPSC mentions specific eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh ADPO recruitment. Before you apply, make sure you meet all these conditions.  

Educational Qualifications  

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a university recognized by the UGC/Bar Council.  

There's no post-qualification experience required for this role.  

Age Limit  

The base age bracket is 21 to 30 years. However, Chhattisgarh has a generous relaxation structure for local-resident candidates:  

• CG domicile candidates: Upper age limit extended to 35 years, plus a further 5-year extension (applicable for 2024-2028 under a January 2024 government circular) 
• SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), CG-local: Additional 5-year relaxation  
• CG-local women: Additional 10-year relaxation  
• Persons with disabilities (CG-local): Additional 5 years  
• Ex-servicemen, retrenched government employees, contractual employees, Shiksha Karmis/Panchayat Karmis, sports/award recipients, widowed/divorced women, and a few other categories each have specific relaxation formulas defined in the notification.  

Note: Regardless of how many relaxations stack up, the absolute maximum age cannot exceed 45 years, and all these benefits apply only to Chhattisgarh local/domicile candidates.  

If you're applying from outside Chhattisgarh, your application will be evaluated strictly against the unreserved category, and you won't get any age or fee relaxation.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process  

Chhattisgarh ADPO selection process includes two stages: a written examination followed by a personal interview for a combined total of 330 marks.  

Stage 1: Written Examination   

This is the screening stage. Every applicant who meets the eligibility criteria can sit for it.  

The paper tests General Knowledge and Law (covering both Major and Minor Acts), and candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks in this paper to move forward.  

Stage 2: Interview  

Only candidates who clear the written exam's minimum qualifying marks are called for interview.  

CGPSC typically calls around 3 times the number of advertised vacancies to the interview stage. So, for 15 vacancies, you can expect roughly 45 candidates to be shortlisted for this round.  

At the interview stage, candidates must also submit self-attested or gazetted-officer-attested copies of all required certificates, mark sheets, and category/age-relaxation proofs for document verification.  

Candidates who are already employed must submit their No Objection Certificate (NOC), if they haven't already secured one before applying.  

How will the Final Merit List Be Prepared?  

Your final rank is determined by your combined score across the written exam and interview, calculated category-wise (i.e., unreserved, SC, ST, and OBC candidates are ranked within their own category against the vacancies reserved for that category).  

CGPSC does not release scorecards or mark-by-mark breakdowns until the entire selection process, including the final merit list, has been published. Therefore, don't expect interim score updates after just the written exam or just the interview.  

The Direct-Interview Exception  

If the number of applications received for this post doesn't justify holding a full written exam, the Commission has the discretion to skip the written exam entirely and select candidates through interview alone. 

 In that scenario:  

• The interview is conducted for 100 marks instead of 30. 
• Minimum qualifying marks will be 33% for unreserved candidates and 23% for reserved category candidates.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO Exam Pattern 2026  

Before you start preparing, it's important to understand the exam pattern to make sure you make an effort in the right direction.  

Here's quick overview of the exam pattern for Chhattisgarh ADPO recruitment 2026:  

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Single objective-type (MCQ) paper
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	300
Duration	3 hours
Medium	Hindi and English
Part 1: General Knowledge	50 questions / 100 marks
Part 2: Law (Major + Minor Acts)	100 questions / 200 marks

Each question carries four answer options (A, B, C, D), and you mark the one you judge correct or "nearest correct."  

Given the volume of candidates expected, CGPSC has also reserved the right to conduct this as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) rather than the traditional OMR/pen-paper format. Therefore, be prepared for either format.  

Is there negative marking in Chhattisgarh ADPO exam 2026?  

Yes. 1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.  

What Are the Qualifying Marks for Chhattisgarh ADPO exam 2026?  

• Unreserved candidates: Minimum 33% marks required in each paper. 
• Reserved category candidates: Minimum 23% marks required in each paper.  

Falling short of minimum marks in the written exam means you won't be considered further, regardless of how well you might have performed in an interview.  

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What is the Syllabus for Chhattisgarh ADPO Recruitment Exam 2026?  

It's important that you have the complete syllabus before you start preparing for the Chhattisgarh ADPO exam 2026.  

Here are the subject-wise syllabus details for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026:  

Part 1: General Knowledge  

• History of India and the Indian freedom movement 
• History of Chhattisgarh and its role in the freedom movement 
• Physical, social, and economic geography of India (with focus on Chhattisgarh) 
• Indian Constitution and polity; Chhattisgarh's administrative structure, local government, and Panchayati Raj 
• Indian economy, commerce, industry, forestry, and agriculture (Chhattisgarh focus) 
• Tribes, traditions, festivals (including Teej), dance, and archaeological/tourist sites of Chhattisgarh 
• Current affairs and sports (national and state level) 
• Environment  

Part 2: Law  

Major Acts  

• Constitution of India (Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Executive & Judiciary structure) 
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023  
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023  
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023  

Minor Acts  

• Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 
• Information Technology Act, 2000 (selected chapters) 
• SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 
• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 
• Arms Act, 1959 
• Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 
• Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 
• Right to Information Act, 2005 
• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (selected chapters) 
• Chhattisgarh Ragging Prohibition Act, 2001 
• Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadana (Nivaran) Adhiniyam, 2005 
• Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 
• Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005 
• Chhattisgarh High Court Rules & Orders (Criminal), 2005  

This year the syllabus focuses on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, and BSA) instead of the older IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO Salary 2026  

It's only normal to be considered the salary of a post you're going to apply for. According to CGPSC, here's the basic salary structure for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026:  

Component	Details
Pay Matrix Level	Level 9
Pay Scale Range	₹38,100 – ₹1,20,400
Service Category	Gazetted, Second Class

Note: Your actual starting basic pay will typically be fixed at the entry point of this band (₹38,100), with annual increments moving you up the matrix over your career. 

What is added to the in-hand salary?  

On top of basic pay, ADPOs are entitled to allowances and benefits as notified by the Chhattisgarh state government from time to time, which generally include:  

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Revised periodically by the state government in line with inflation 
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on the posting location's classification 
• Travel Allowance (TA): For official duty travel 
• Other allowances: As applicable under prevailing Chhattisgarh government service rules  

How to Apply for the Chhattisgarh ADPO Recruitment Exam 2026?  

Here's a step-by-step process to apply for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026:  

Step 1: Go to CGPSC's official website: www.psc.cg.gov.in. 

Step 2: First-time applicants complete the "Candidate's Registration", adding name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and ID proof and verify via OTP. 

Step 3: Capture a live photo through the mobile link sent to you (clear face, both ears visible, eyes open, plain light background, face filling ~80% of the frame). 

Step 4: Upload your signature. It should be signed in black ballpoint pen on white paper, scanned as a JPG file under 100 KB. 

Step 5: Click "Apply" against the ADPO post on your candidate dashboard. 

Step 6: Pay the application fee, portal charges, and GST via card, net banking, or UPI. 

Step 7: Download and safely retain your application and payment receipts. You may need to produce them at any stage of the selection process.  

Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026 Application Fee  

Here's the category-wise application fee for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026:  

Category	Fee
CG-local SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & CG-local disabled candidates	₹300
All other candidates (including all out-of-state applicants)	₹400

• Portal charges and GST apply additionally for everyone.  
• CG-local candidates who actually appear for the written exam or interview get their exam fee refunded to the account they specify during the application process.  
• However, portal charges, GST, and correction fees are never refunded.  

Can Corrections Be Made to Chhattisgarh ADPO Applications?  

Yes. There's a free and paid correction window. They only allow you to fix your date of birth, gender, category, domicile, disability status, or ex-serviceman status.  

Correction Window	Date	Fee
Free correction window	22nd to 24th July 2026	-
Paid correction window	25th to 26th July 2026	₹500

Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026 Preparation Tips  

With 150 questions to answer in 3 hours, a 200-mark Law section, and a strict negative marking formula, it's important to have a strong prep strategy.  

Here are a few preparation tips for Chhattisgarh ADPO 2026:  

Prioritize the New Criminal Codes First 

The syllabus has shifted from IPC/CrPC/Indian Evidence Act to BNS, BNSS, and BSA (2023). These three major acts together carry weight as the backbone of the Law section.  

Even if you've studied the older codes extensively in law school, don't assume direct overlap. The section numbers, certain provisions, and procedural timelines have changed.  

Start here, since this is also where most candidates are likely to be under-prepared.  

Follow a Reading Schedule for Minor Acts  

There are 14 Minor Acts in the syllabus. Rather than trying to master all of them in depth simultaneously, break them into a weekly rotation.  

Cover 2 to 3 acts per week and focus on definitions, key sections, punishments/penalties, and procedural specifics. Objective questions tend to target exact details rather than broad themes.  

Do Not Ignore General Knowledge  

GK is worth 100 of the 300 marks, and it leans heavily on Chhattisgarh-specific content: state history, tribes, festivals, geography, economy, and administrative structure.  

This is scoring territory that's often easier to lock down quickly than law sections. Don't leave this for the final week.  

Practice According to the Negative Marking Math  

Because CGPSC uses a precise formula-based negative marking system, it's worth internalizing the real cost of a wrong guess: roughly one-third of that question's marks.  

As a rule of thumb, only attempt a question if you can eliminate at least two of the four options.  

Attempt Timed Mock Tests   

150 questions in 180 minutes work out to 1.2 minutes per question on average. But that's workable if you don't get stuck.  

Take timed mock tests that mirror this exact structure (50 GK + 100 Law) rather than generic timed practice, so you improve speed between sections.