The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer Posts, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
RPSC APO Recruitment 2026: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has officially released a detailed advertisement for the highly anticipated RPSC APO Recruitment. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 371 vacancies for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) within the Home Department (Prosecution), Government of Rajasthan.
Job Overview for RPSC APO Recruitment 2026
- Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer.
- Department: Home Department (Prosecution), Government of Rajasthan.
- Post Name: Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO).
- Total Vacancies: 371 Posts (Temporary, subject to modification).
- Notification Date: May 27, 2026.
The active registration link for this drive will be updated soon under the RPSC APO Recruitment portal.
Important Dates for RPSC APO Recruitment
- Application Start Date: June 8, 2026.
- Application Deadline: July 7, 2026 (until 12:00 midnight).
- Exam Date & Location: To be notified in due course by the board.
Candidates are highly advised to complete their registration early on the RPSC APO Recruitment dashboard to avoid last-minute server delays.
Pay Scale & Benefits for RPSC APO Recruitment
- Pay Matrix Level: L-11.
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200/-.
- Probation Period: A fixed monthly stipend (Fix Pay) will be provided as per state government rules.
Eligibility Criteria for RPSC APO Recruitment
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Law (Professional) or an integrated Law Course from a recognized University established by law in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script and familiarity with Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
Crucial Note on Eligibility: Candidates must possess and acquire the required educational qualifications on or before the last date of online application submission (July 7, 2026).
Age Limit for RPSC APO Recruitment
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: Less than 40 Years.
- Note: An additional relaxation of 1 year in the upper age limit is applicable to all candidates because the vacancies were previously advertised in 2024 and no recruitment took place since then.
Upper Age Relaxation for RPSC APO Recruitment
- Male Candidates (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS of Rajasthan): 5 Years.
- General Category Women: 5 Years.
- Women Candidates (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS of Rajasthan): 10 Years.
- Widow & Divorced Women: No upper age limit applies, up to the standard retirement age cap of 60 years.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5 Years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Maximum upper age limit is 50 years, or up to 55 years if lower post experience is essential.
Understanding these relaxations is vital for eligible candidates applying for the RPSC APO Recruitment.
Selection Process for RPSC APO Recruitment
The selection process for the RPSC APO Recruitment will be conducted in a two-stage competitive examination layout:
- Preliminary Examination: This objective-type test serves as a screening mechanism, and the marks obtained here will not be counted toward the final selection merit list.
- Main Examination: Descriptive written test. Candidates equal to 15 times the total number of category-wise vacancies will be called to appear for the Main Exam.
Scheme of Examination & Syllabus for RPSC APO Recruitment
1. Preliminary Examination
- Weightage: 70% weightage is given to Law subjects, while 30% weightage is given to proficiency tests in Hindi and English languages.
- OMR Marking Rule: Questions will feature 5 options. If you wish to skip a question, darkening option ‘5’ is mandatory. Failing to darken any circle results in a 1/3 mark deduction. Candidates leaving more than 10% of questions completely blank will face disqualification.
2. Main Examination
The written exam consists of two papers:
| Paper | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | Law (Practical knowledge of Criminal Law, procedures, and framing charges) | 300 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language: 1. General Hindi (50 Marks) 2. General English (50 Marks) | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |
- Qualifying Marks: A minimum of 40% in each paper is required, which is relaxed by 5% for SC/ST candidates. The standard of the Language paper will be at a Senior Secondary level.
Law Syllabus Components (Paper-I)
The legal portion of the RPSC APO Recruitment syllabus includes the following acts:
- 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
Application Fee for RPSC APO Recruitment
Candidates must register via the SSO Portal using One-Time Registration (OTR) to finalize their application for the RPSC APO Recruitment. The fee breakdown is as follows:
- General (UR) / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC: ₹600/-
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-Non Creamy/MBC-Non Creamy/EWS/Sahariya): ₹400/-
- Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan): ₹400/-
- Candidates belonging to states other than Rajasthan will be treated as General Category and must pay the ₹600/- registration fee.
OTR Attendance Penalty Note: If an applicant registers via OTR but stays absent from 2 recruitment exams within a single financial year (April 1 to March 31), their online application profile will be blocked. Unblocking the profile will require a penalty payment of ₹750/- for the first instance and ₹1500/- for subsequent blocks.
How to Apply for RPSC APO Recruitment
- Visit the official RPSC portals: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment Portal found in Citizen Apps (G2C).
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) using an Aadhar Card or Jan-Aadhar Card. Ensure your live photo is captured accurately during registration.
- Upload clear scans of your signature and left-hand thumb impression.
- Fill out the formal application form, cross-verify all details via the “Preview” screen, and submit.
- Pay the registration fee online and take a hard copy printout of the application form for your records.
- Correction Windows: Errors can be corrected within the application window or up to 10 days after the last date by paying a modification fee of ₹500/-.
All official announcements regarding changes or updates to the RPSC APO Recruitment schedule will be regularly posted on the commission’s web dashboard.