CGPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer 2026 : Admit card

• Age Limit As On 01 January 2026
• Chhattisgarh Domicile Candidates : 21-40 Years
• Other State Candidates : 21-30 Years
• Age Relaxation as per CGPSC ADPO Recruitment Rules.

The examination centres mentioned in the notification are Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg and Jagdalpur; the Commission may increase or decrease the centres depending on the number of applications.

The admit card/interview call letter will be made available on the Commission's website and will not be sent individually. Candidates must carry the prescribed original photo ID along with the admit card/call letter.

Pay Scale / Salary:
Pay Matrix Level-9: ₹38,100 – ₹1,20,400.

Other allowances such as Dearness Allowance and applicable allowances will be payable according to State Government rules.

Eligibility / Other Requirement:
The recruitment is for eligible Indian citizens and candidates belonging to categories recognized by the Government of India. Candidates must themselves ensure that they fulfil the prescribed educational, age and other eligibility conditions before applying.

Selected candidates will be appointed on 3 years' probation.

Selection Process:
Normally, selection will be conducted in two stages:

1. Written Examination
2. Interview

If the number of applications is high, the Commission will conduct examination + interview. Depending on the number of applications, the Commission may also decide to conduct only an interview.

The normal selection scheme carries 300 marks for the examination and 30 marks for the interview, total 330 marks.

Exam Pattern:
Written Examination:

Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 3 Hours
Question Type: Objective / MCQ
Medium: Hindi and English

Part 1 – General Knowledge:
50 Questions – 100 Marks

Part 2 – Law:
Major Acts + Minor Acts – 100 Questions / 200 Marks

Total: 150 Questions – 300 Marks.

There will be negative marking. For every wrong answer, 1/3 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted according to the formula prescribed in the notification.

For the written examination, minimum qualifying marks are 33% for Unreserved/Unreserved sub-category candidates and 23% for Reserved/Reserved sub-category candidates in each paper, as applicable.

Syllabus:

Part 1 – General Knowledge

1. History of India and Indian National Movement
2. History of Chhattisgarh and contribution of Chhattisgarh to the national movement
3. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India, with special reference to Chhattisgarh
4. Constitution of India and Polity, administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, local government and Panchayati Raj
5. Indian Economy, Commerce, Industry, Forest and Agriculture, with special reference to Chhattisgarh
6. Tribes of Chhattisgarh, traditions, dialects, Teej and festivals, dances, archaeological and tourist centres
7. Current Affairs and Sports relating to India and Chhattisgarh
8. Environment.

Part 2 – Law

Major Acts:

1. Constitution of India – Part III Fundamental Rights, Part IV Directive Principles of State Policy, Part V President & Vice-President, Union Judiciary, Governor, State Legislature, High Courts and Subordinate Courts
2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Complete
3. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – Complete
4. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 – Complete

Minor Acts:

1. Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 – Complete
2. Information Technology Act, 2000 – specified Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12 and 13
3. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – Complete
4. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Complete
5. Arms Act, 1959 – Complete
6. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 – Complete
7. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 – Complete
8. Right to Information Act, 2005 – Complete
9. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 – Chapters 3, 4 and 6
10. Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions Prohibition of Ragging Act, 2001 – Complete
11. Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadana (Nivaran) Adhiniyam, 2005 – Complete
12. Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 – Complete
13. Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005 – Complete
14. Chhattisgarh High Court Rules & Orders (Criminal), 2005.

Reservation / Horizontal Reservation:
Reservation will be provided according to Chhattisgarh Government rules for eligible SC, ST, OBC, women and ex-servicemen categories. The notification specifically mentions OA (One Arm) PwD reservation, including identified SC/ST horizontal vacancies. Only eligible local/resident categories of Chhattisgarh receive the prescribed reservation benefits. Candidates from other states are treated under the unreserved category as per the notification.