RPSC APO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer Posts

RPSC APO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has announced a fantastic career opportunity for law graduates. Under Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27, RPSC is inviting online applications to fill 371 permanent vacancies for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO).

The online application window opens on 8 June 2026 and will close on 7 July 2026 (at 12:00 midnight). This recruitment is a brilliant path for young law professionals who want to work within the Rajasthan Prosecution Subordinate Service. Below is a simple guide covering everything you need to know before filling out the form.

RPSC APO Vacancy Details 2026

The 371 seats are divided into two main operational areas across Rajasthan. Here is the clear division of posts among different categories:

• Non-Scheduled Area (Non-SA): 355 Posts
  This includes General/UR (110), OBC (53), SC (29), EWS (25), ST (21), and MBC (12). There are also special sub-seats kept for women, widows, and divorcees within these numbers.
• Scheduled Area (SA): 15 Posts
  Mainly distributed between ST (8) and General/UR (3) categories.
• Additional Allocation: 1 Post

Note: If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS), you must have a valid Rajasthan domicile certificate to claim reservation benefits. Candidates from other states will be treated as General category students.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the RPSC APO exam, candidates must fulfill the following basic conditions by the final deadline:

1. Educational Degree: You must hold a professional Degree in Law (LLB - 3 years or 5 years integrated course) from a recognized university in India.
2. Final Year Students: Please note that your degree must be fully complete on or before the application closing date (07 July 2026). Final-year students whose results are pending after the last date are not eligible to apply.
3. Local Language & Customs: You must have a good working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script, along with a basic understanding of Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
4. Family Norms: Candidates must not have more than two living children.

Age Limit and Relaxations

Your age will be calculated as of 01 January 2027. The standard age bracket for general candidates is:

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Upper Age Relaxations for Special Categories:

• SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Male candidates of Rajasthan): 5 Years relaxation
• General Category Female candidates: 5 Years relaxation
• SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (Female candidates of Rajasthan): 10 Years relaxation
• Widow and Divorced Women: No upper age limit (must be under 60 years at the time of joining).

Application Fee & OTR Process

Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee online through the Rajasthan SSO portal using net banking, credit cards, debit cards, or UPI. RPSC uses a mandatory **One Time Registration (OTR)** system.

• General (UR) / OBC Creamy Layer: ₹600
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy/MBC/EWS of Rajasthan): ₹400
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): ₹400

Important OTR Leave Policy: RPSC has a strict attendance policy. If a student applies but remains absent in 2 exams conducted by the commission within the same financial year, their OTR account will be blocked. To unblock it the first time, you will have to pay a fine of ₹750. A second block will cost ₹1,500 to reactivate. So, only apply for exams you seriously plan to attend!

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

To get selected as an Assistant Prosecution Officer, you have to clear a two-stage examination process:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)

The Prelims exam is an objective-type test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). **The marks you score in Prelims will not be counted in the final merit list.** It is only a screening test to filter candidates for the Mains exam.

• Weightage Breakdown: 70% weightage is given to Law subjects and 30% weightage is given to Hindi and English language skills.
• The 5-Option Rule & Negative Marking: Each question will have 5 options. You must darken one circle using a blue ballpoint pen. If you do not want to attempt a question, you must darken the 5th circle. If you leave all 5 circles blank, a 1/3 mark will be deducted as negative marking. If you leave more than 10% of the questions completely blank without marking the 5th circle, you will be disqualified.

Stage 2: Main Examination (Written Merit)

The final selection list is prepared entirely based on your performance in the Mains exam. It consists of two written subjective papers:

• Paper I (Law): 300 Marks | 3 Hours Duration
• Paper II (Language - Hindi & English): 100 Marks (50 Marks Hindi + 50 Marks English) | 2 Hours Duration
• Qualifying Marks: Students must score a minimum of 40% marks in each paper to qualify (SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation). The language paper level matches the standard Class 12 (Senior Secondary) syllabus.

RPSC APO Exam Syllabus 2026

The syllabus includes traditional criminal laws alongside the newly implemented criminal laws of India, ensuring test-takers are thoroughly evaluated:

• Core Law Subjects: The Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
• New Criminal Laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
• Special and Local Acts: SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Probation of Offenders Act, Arms Act, Rajasthan Excise Act, and the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Acts of 1992 and 2022.
• Languages: General English and General Hindi grammar basics.

How to Apply Online for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026

Follow these easy steps to complete your online application form safely:

1. Go to the official online portal of the Rajasthan Government: sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Log in with your existing SSO ID, or create a new profile using your basic credentials.
3. Navigate to the "Recruitment Portal" application inside the dashboard.
4. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile if you haven't done so. Ensure your name, father's name, gender, and date of birth match your details exactly before finalizing.
5. Click on the active link for "RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026".
6. Fill out the application form carefully and upload a scan of your left-hand thumb impression and signature.
7. The system will activate your device camera to take a clear **Live Photo** of your face. Make sure your background is clean.
8. Pay the application fee online based on your category and submit the form.
9. Save and print the final application form confirmation page with your unique Application Number for future reference.

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