Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2026 (RPSC APO Notification PDF)

RPSC APO Notification 2026 — Latest Updates

Check the latest announcements, important dates, and recruitment status related to the Rajasthan APO vacancy 2026 below. 

• The application process for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) vacancies has been closed. 
• The application correction window was open from July 18 to July 24, 2026.
• The commission has released the official syllabus and exam schedule for both the prelims and mains exams.

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Rajasthan APO Notification 2026 — Key Highlights

Take a look at the overview of the RPSC APO Notification 2026 tabulated below:

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Department	Home Department (Prosecution)
Total Vacancies	371 Posts
Notification Status	Released
Application Status	Closed
Selection Process	Prelims Exam, Mains Written Exam, and Document Verification
Prelims Exam Date	September 2, 2026
Mains Exam Date	December 27, 2026
Prelims Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-based)
Prelims Exam Type	Objective
Prelims Questions	100 Questions
Prelims Weightage	Law: 70% Hindi & English: 30%
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer in Prelims
Mains Exam Mode	Written
Mains Exam Type	Descriptive
Mains Papers	Paper I: Law (300 Marks)Paper II: General Hindi & General English (100 Marks)
Total Mains Marks	400 Marks
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional) or Integrated Law Course from a recognised university
Additional Eligibility	Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs
Age Limit	21 to 40 years (Upper age relaxation applicable as per RPSC rules)
Application Fee	₹600 for General category₹400 for reserved category and disabled candidates
Salary	Pay Matrix Level L-11
Basic Pay	₹37,800
Additional Benefits	DA, HRA, Medical Benefits and other admissible allowances

RPSC APO Vacancy 2026

RPSC has released a total of 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) posts for the Home Department (Prosecution). Refer to the detailed breakdown of the Rajasthan APO vacancy 2026 in the table below:

Area	Vacancies
Non-Scheduled Area	355
Scheduled Area	15
Saharia Primitive Tribe (All Tehsils of Baran District)	1
Total	371

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Rajasthan APO Notification PDF

Download the official RPSC APO notification PDF at the link below to check the important details for this recruitment drive.

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Details Included in Rajasthan APO Notification 2026

The RPSC APO 2026 Notification includes the following information:

• Vacancy Details 
• RPSC APO Eligibility Criteria
• Registration & Exam Dates
• Application Fees
• Selection Process 
• Exam Pattern
• Syllabus
• Salary
• Other Important Information

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RPSC APO Vacancy Notification 2026 — Important Dates

The commission has concluded the application process and released the RPSC APO exam dates for both the prelims and mains. Check the important dates below:

Events	Dates
RPSC APO Application Start Date	June 8, 2026
RPSC APO Application End Date	July 7, 2026
RPSC APO Application Correction Window	July 18 to 24, 2026
Rajasthan APO Prelims Exam Date	September 2, 2026
Rajasthan APO Mains Exam Date	December 27, 2026

Rajasthan APO Notification: Eligibility Criteria

You must hold a bachelor’s degree in law and fall within the age group of 21-40 years to be eligible. Given below are the age limit, relaxation, and academic qualifications:

Age Limit

There shall be relaxation in the upper age limit of candidates belonging to reserved categories. Check the minimum and maximum age limit below:

Particulars	Details
Age	21-40 years
Age Relaxation	Male Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, More Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections of Rajasthan State: 5 years Women Candidates belonging to General Category: 5 years Women Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, More Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections of Rajasthan State: 10 years Widow and divorced Women: No Upper age limit

Educational Qualification

The minimum qualification required to apply online for a RPSC APO vacancy:

• Degree in Law (Professional) or integrated Law Course from a recognised University.
• Working Knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.

How to Apply Online for Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2026?

You should fill out the application form with valid documents and correct details to proceed in the RPSC APO recruitment process. Here are simple steps to fill out the Rajasthan APO application form without any hassles:

• Visit the official RPSC website, https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/.
• Click the "Apply Online" link or log in through the SSO portal, i.e. https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in 
• Complete your first-time OTR registration by uploading a live photograph and using details such as your name, father's name (if available in Aadhaar), date of birth, and gender exactly as recorded in your Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar Card.
• Upload scanned images of your signature and left thumb impression.
• Click the "Apply Now" link and fill out the remaining application form.
• Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode. The registration fee was ₹600 (₹400 for the reserved category and disabled candidates). 
• Take the printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

RPSC APO Vacancy 2026: Selection Process

The RPSC APO selection process comprises three stages: Prelims Exam, Mains Written Exam, and Document Verification.

• Preliminary Exam: It is an objective-type examination where the Law paper carries 70% of the total weightage, while the Hindi and English language sections together account for the remaining 30%. 
• Mains Written Exam: All the prelims-qualified candidates will have to mandatorily appear in every paper of the written main test. It has two papers: Law and Language (General Hindi & General English).

RPSC APO Notification: Exam Pattern

The RPSC APO exam pattern provides information about exam format, number of questions, maximum marks, and other factors. Check complete details below.

Prelims Exam Pattern

It is a screening test conducted on an OMR sheet and features 100 objective-type questions. There will be negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in the prelims exam.

Part	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Number of Questions	Exam Duration
A	Law	70	70	2 Hours
B	Language –
	1. General Hindi	15	15
	2. General English	15	15
Total		100	100

Mains Exam Pattern

The mains exam will be a descriptive-type test and carries a total of 400 marks.

Paper	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration
I	Law	300	3 hours
II	Language –		2 hours
	1. General Hindi	50
	2. General English	50

RPSC APO Syllabus 2026

Below is the detailed RPSC APO syllabus for the prelims and mains exams for reference purposes:

Prelims Exam Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Law	The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita-2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023) I.P.C. (Indian Penal Code, 1860) B.N.S.S. (The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Act No. 46 of 2023) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 B.S.A. (The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) [Act NO. 47 of 2023] The Indian Evidence ActThe SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989The Arms Act, 1959 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992- (Sections 1-8) and the Schedule Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022- (Sec 01-10), Schedules I & II. Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
General Hindi	विलोम शब्द उपसर्ग वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्दसंधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद (अयादि, स्वर संधि और विसर्ग संधि को छोड़कर) पारिभाषिक शब्दावली (प्रशासनिक) (अंग्रेजी से हिंदी) शब्द शुद्धिवाक्य शुद्धि
General English	Tenses Active -Passive Voice Determiners Prepositions Modals expressing various notions & concepts like Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose,Comparison, Contrast and Concession etc. One-word Substitution

Mains Exam Syllabus

Paper	Syllabus
Law	The Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Indian Evidence Act, 1872; 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; and The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
General Hindi	मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्ति का निहितार्थ एवं प्रयोग दिए हुए अंग्रेजी वाक्यों तथा पारिभाषिक (विधिक) शब्दों का हिंदी में अनुवाद संक्षिप्तीकरण— गद्यांश पर आधारित शीर्षक, शीर्षक, लघुभाग एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षिप्तीकरण तथा गद्यांश पर आधारित एक प्रश्न (गद्यांश की शब्द सीमा—लगभग 200 शब्द) कार्यालयी पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, परिपत्र, अर्धशासकीय पत्र, निविदा, अधिसूचना, प्रेस विज्ञप्ति, अभिभाषक पत्र (वकालतनामा)—एक प्रश्न सामाजिक विषय पर लेख (शब्द सीमा 250 शब्द)
General English	Part A- Grammar & UsageTensesDeterminers Phrasal verbs Subject-verb agreement Words often Confused or misused Synonyms Antonyms Modals expressing various notions & concepts like- Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Comparison,Contrast and Concession etc. Part B- Comprehension and Precis Writing Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (300 Words approximately): 05 Questions based on the passage and one Question based on vocabulary from the passage. (total 06 questions are to be set on the unseen passage). Precis Writing Part C- Composition and Notice Writing Paragraph writing (approximately 250 words). Notice writing (approximately 100 words).

Rajasthan APO Salary 2026

The Rajasthan APO salary is structured under Pay Matrix Level L-11 under the Rajasthan 7th Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹37,800 and a Grade Pay of ₹4,200. Along with basic pay, appointees will also enjoy allowances such as DA, HRA, medical benefits, and more.

How to Prepare for RPSC APO 2026 Exam?

Cracking the RPSC APO Exam requires more than just completing the syllabus. Here are expert-recommended tips that can improve your chances of clearing both the prelims and mains exams. 

Build Strong Concepts and Revise Regularly

Focus on understanding the basics before moving to advanced topics. Revise what you study every week and include answer-writing practice in your routine.

Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Go through the complete RPSC APO syllabus and exam pattern before starting your preparation. This will help you know which subjects are important, how the marks are distributed, and what is expected in the exam.

Create a Practical Daily Study Plan

Set aside at least 3-4 hours every day for focused preparation. Divide your time between learning new topics, revising old ones, and solving practice questions. Take short breaks during study sessions to avoid burnout.

Solve Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

Practice RPSC APO previous year question papers and take mock tests regularly. This helps you understand the question format, improve time management, and identify the areas where you need more practice. 

Seek Expert Guidance Through Online Coaching

Preparing under experienced mentors can make your journey more organised. Expert guidance helps you understand difficult legal concepts, follow a structured plan, and receive regular feedback on your performance.

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Hierarchy of Judiciary in India

Important Topics of Indian Constitution:

Constitution of India	Schedules of Indian Constitution
Sources of Indian Constitution	Articles of Indian Constitution
Amendments to Indian Constitution	Parts of Indian Constitution
Preamble to Constitution of India	Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution
Salient Features of Indian Constitution	Basic Structure Doctrine