RPSC APO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 371 Posts of Assistant Prosecution Officer | Eligibility, Salary & Last Date
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) under the Home Department (Prosecution). A total of 371 posts are available for candidates holding a Law degree. Online applications are open from 08 June 2026 to 07 July 2026. This is a golden opportunity for law graduates looking for a stable government job in Rajasthan. Don’t miss the deadline — read all details carefully before applying!
🏢 Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27 |
| Department | Home Department (Prosecution) |
| Job Location | Rajasthan (Non-Scheduled Areas) |
| Job Type | State Government (Permanent) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4200/-) |
RPSC is one of the most esteemed recruitment authorities in Rajasthan, which holds state-level competitive examinations for both gazetted and non-gazetted services. Assistant Prosecution Officer is one of the posts that come under Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services. Thus, it is a high-end job in the public sector.
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
Total Posts: 371
Post 01 — NON SA-355 (Non-Scheduled Area)
| Category | GEN | GEN WE | WD | DV | SC | SC WE | WD | DV | ST | ST WE | WD | DV | OBC | OBC WE | WD | DV | MBC | MBC WE | WD | DV | EWS | EWS WE | WD | DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 110 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Horizontal Reservation includes: Ex-Serviceman (UR-17, SC-7, ST-5, OBC-9, MBC-2, EWS-4) and B/LV-5 candidates.
Post 02 — SA-15 (Scheduled Area)
| Category | GEN | SC | ST | OBC | MBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Horizontal Reservation includes: Ex-Serviceman (UR-0, SC-0, ST-1) and B/LV-0 candidates.
Benefits of the reservation will be applicable only to candidates from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and PwBD categories hailing from the state of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states shall be considered under the General (UR) category. There is likely to be tough competition, so prepare in advance.
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Degree in Law (Professional) or Integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India |
| Language | Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs |
Students who have completed their degree course of LLB or BA/LLB integrated course from a recognized university in India are eligible to apply for this position. Students sitting for the last year examination for their law degree can also apply for the post. It will be an added advantage for students having knowledge of the dialects of Rajasthan state.
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40% per paper |
| SC / ST | 35% per paper (5% relaxation) |
Scoring above the cutoff in all the papers in the written test is a prerequisite for inclusion in the merit list. The candidate needs to pay particular attention to the paper on law (paper I) because it has a weightage of 300 marks out of the total 1800 marks.
🎂 Age Limit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Maximum Age | 40 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
Age Relaxation (Category-wise)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male (Rajasthan domicile) | 5 years |
| General Women (Rajasthan domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Women (Rajasthan domicile) | 10 years |
| Widow / Divorced Women | No upper age limit |
| Ex-Serviceman | 15 years (max up to 50 years; direct recruitment max 55 years) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5 years additional |
| State Govt Employees / Panchayat / Zila Parishad | Max 40 years |
Age relaxations are non-cumulative (except for PwD relaxation). Candidates should carefully calculate their age as on 01.01.2027 and check the applicable relaxation category before applying.
💰 Application Fee (One-Time Registration Fee)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / MBC / EWS (Creamy Layer) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy) / EWS (Non-Creamy) / Economically Weaker | ₹400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹400/- |
Payment Mode: Online (through Rajasthan SSO Portal)
The above registration fees are known as one-time registration fees that apply to all the RPSC examinations. Those who have already registered at the SSO website should not pay again. Fee, once paid, cannot be refunded even if the candidate withdraws his/her application. Other states’ OBC/SC/ST candidates of Rajasthan are considered as General and must pay the General fee.
⚙️ Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type — Screening)
- Main Examination (Written — Descriptive/Objective)
- Document Verification
The qualifying examination carries weightage and the marks scored in it are not added in the final merit list. Those candidates who qualify for the examination get called for the mains examination and the proportion of such candidates will be proportional to the total number of vacancies.
📚 Examination Syllabus & Pattern
Preliminary Examination
- 70% weightage — Law subjects (as per syllabus)
- 30% weightage — Language proficiency (Hindi & English)
- OMR-based objective type (5 options per question; Option 5 = not attempting; unanswered questions = 1/3 negative marking)
Main Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Law | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language — General Hindi | 50 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language — General English | 50 | 2 Hours |
Paper-I Law Syllabus
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- The Arms Act, 1959
- The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- The Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
- The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
Paper-II Language Syllabus
- General Hindi (Senior Secondary level)
- General English (Senior Secondary level)
Law
This Law paper is meant to examine the candidates on their practical knowledge on criminal law, prosecution, and processes. Both the Law papers are compulsory. The candidates should darken the bubbles of answers using only BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07 July 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Exam Date | To be notified on RPSC website |
Make sure you do not wait until the last date to apply, as the RPSC site will be very busy on that day and will likely have some technical problems. Begin filling out your OTR registration application early, at least two to three days in advance.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official RPSC website: https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
- Read the Instructions for Applicants and the full notification carefully before filling the form.
- Go to the SSO Portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in → Login with your SSO ID or create a new one.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — enter your name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, Aadhar/Janaadhaar card details.
- After OTR, open the Recruitment Portal → Click on “Apply Online” for APO 2026-27.
- Fill in all details carefully — educational qualifications, personal details, category, etc.
- Upload a live photo captured through the OTR webcam at the time of form submission.
- Upload signature and left-hand thumb impression scanned photos as required.
- Select your preference for Scribe (if applicable) in the online form.
- Pay the application fee online through the portal.
- Click Submit — you will receive an SMS and email confirmation.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
- Keep checking https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for exam date and admit card updates.
For first-time applicants, you need to generate an SSO ID before beginning the application. It is important to note that OTR through Aadhar/Janaadhaar is compulsory; therefore, you have to make sure that the details in the application form correspond exactly with the Aadhar card.
📜 General Conditions
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and domicile of Rajasthan (for reserved category benefits).
- Candidates from other states applying under Rajasthan reserved categories will be treated as General.
- False or incomplete information in the application will lead to outright rejection at any stage — even after appointment.
- Candidates applying in a wrong category will NOT get any benefit of that category’s reservation or fee concession.
- Widow/divorced women candidates must submit the husband’s death certificate or court decree at the time of document verification.
- Candidates already in government service must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Any correction in the online application after submission can be done within 10 days of the last date by paying ₹500/- correction fee.
- Offline or postal applications will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.
- Candidates must carry a new passport-size photo on the day of examination.
- Any dispute related to the recruitment shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Ajmer/Rajasthan only.
- RPSC reserves the right to cancel, modify, or withdraw the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
The applicant must take time to go through the instructions of over 17 pages prior to filling in the form. All forms that have any incorrect/ false details are subject to prosecution in accordance with BNS Section 217.
🔗 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| SSO Login Portal | https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Helpdesk | 0145-2635212 / 2635200 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The last date to submit the online application for RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 is 07 July 2026 till 12:00 midnight. Applications open from 08 June 2026. Do not wait for the last moment — apply well in advance to avoid technical issues.
Candidates holding a Degree in Law (LLB or Integrated Law Course) from a University established by law in India are eligible. Additionally, candidates must have working knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects. Age should be between 21 to 40 years as on 01.01.2027.
The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay as per Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay ₹4200/-) as per Rajasthan Government norms, along with applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, and other government benefits.
The selection process involves: (1) Preliminary Examination — objective type, qualifying in nature; (2) Main Examination — written exam with Law Paper (300 marks) and Language Paper (100 marks); and (3) Document Verification. Final merit is based on the main exam marks only.
The One-Time Registration (OTR) fee is ₹600/- for General/OBC (Creamy Layer)/MBC/EWS (Creamy Layer) candidates and ₹400/- for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS (Non-Creamy)/PwD candidates. Payment must be made online through the Rajasthan SSO portal.
There are a total of 371 posts — 355 posts for Non-Scheduled Areas (NON SA) and 15 posts for Scheduled Areas (SA). Vacancies are distributed across various categories including UR, SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and PwBD with horizontal reservations for Ex-Servicemen and Blind/Low Vision candidates.
The main examination covers: Paper-I (Law) — including IPC, Indian Evidence Act, CrPC, BNS, BSA, BNSS, SC/ST Act, POCSO Act, JJ Act, Rajasthan-specific laws, and more (300 marks, 3 hours); Paper-II (Language) — General Hindi and General English at Senior Secondary level (50+50 = 100 marks, 2 hours).
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided in this post is based on the official RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 notification. CurrentOpenings (https://currentopenings.in/) is not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or mismatch in the information. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — including vacancy count, eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus, and fee — directly from the official RPSC notification available at https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in before submitting their application.

| Advertisement No. | 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 371 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 08 Jun 2026 — 07 Jul 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 Rajasthan |
| Post Name | Download PDF |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Notification Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07 July 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Exam Date | To be notified on RPSC website |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| SSO Login Portal | Open Link |
| Helpdesk | 0145-2635212 / 2635200 |
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