CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 is for direct recruitment under the Chhattisgarh Home Department. The post is a law-related prosecution service post and is suitable for candidates who have completed a Law Graduate degree from a recognized university and want to work in the public prosecution system of the state.

The recruitment is conducted by Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission. Applications will be accepted only through online mode on the official CGPSC portal within the notified dates. Manual applications or applications sent by post are not accepted as per the notification.

Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully before applying because admission to the examination is provisional. The commission checks eligibility documents before interview or at the required stage, and candidature can be cancelled if any eligibility condition is not fulfilled.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. Candidates should check the official notification for category-wise and special category relaxations before applying.

Vacancy Details

The notification lists 15 total vacancies, including current and carry forward / backlog vacancies. The final number of posts may change if revised vacancies are received from the department.

The notification also mentions reserved posts for Chhattisgarh local women and PwD candidates within the advertised vacancies. Candidates must verify detailed reservation rules from the official PDF.

Eligibility and Qualification

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen or belong to categories recognized by the Government of India as mentioned in the notification.
• Candidate must possess a Law Graduate degree from a recognized university.
• The required educational qualification certificate must be possessed by the last date of online application.
• No certificate needs to be uploaded with the online application unless the portal specifically asks for it.
• Reserved category, local resident, PwD and other relaxation claims must be supported by valid documents at the verification stage.

Selection Process

1. Online application submission through CGPSC official website.
2. Objective type examination for eligible applicants.
3. Shortlisting for interview as per commission rules.
4. Interview carrying 30 marks.
5. Document verification before interview or at the notified stage.
6. Final selection according to examination, interview and official selection rules.

Exam Pattern

The notification mentions a two-stage selection: examination and interview. The examination carries 300 marks and the interview carries 30 marks, making the total selection marks 330.

• The paper will be objective type with multiple choice questions.
• The question paper medium will be Hindi and English.
• Negative marking / marks calculation will be as per the official notification.
• Unreserved candidates must secure minimum 33% marks in the paper.
• Reserved category candidates must secure minimum 23% marks in the paper.

Physical Standards / Skill Test / Typing Test

Physical standards, typing test or skill test are not mentioned as applicable stages for this recruitment in the provided notification. Candidates should still check the official notification and any later corrigendum issued by CGPSC.

Salary and Benefits

• Post: Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer.
• Service Category: Gazetted, Second Class.
• Pay Matrix: Level-9.
• Salary Range: Rs. 38100 to Rs. 120400.
• Dearness allowance and other allowances will be payable as per state government rules.
• Selected candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 3 years.

Documents Required

• High School / Higher Secondary / Matriculation certificate for date of birth proof.
• Law Graduate degree certificate from a recognized university.
• All semester / year-wise mark sheets related to the required qualification.
• Permanent caste certificate, if claiming SC / ST / OBC benefits of Chhattisgarh.
• Non-creamy layer / income certificate for OBC candidates, if applicable.
• Chhattisgarh local resident certificate, if claiming local resident benefits.
• PwD certificate, if claiming PwD reservation / relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable.
• Valid photo ID and passport size photograph.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission website at psc.cg.gov.in.
2. Open the online application link for Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026.
3. Registered candidates can log in with their existing login ID and password. New candidates should complete candidate registration first.
4. Fill personal details, qualification details, category details and other required information carefully.
5. Upload required details as per online portal instructions.
6. Pay the examination fee and portal fee online if applicable.
7. Preview the form and submit it before the last date.
8. Download or print the final submitted application form for future reference.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

This recruitment is useful for law graduates who want a state government prosecution role with a structured pay matrix and a defined selection process. The post is connected with legal work under the Home Department, so candidates with interest in criminal law, prosecution work and public service may find it a strong opportunity.

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