About the Organization
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) in the Prosecution Department, Government of Rajasthan. The recruitment is being conducted under the Rajasthan Prosecution Service Rules, 1978.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Job Opportunity
Number of Vacancies
- Total Posts: 181
- Non-Scheduled Area (NSA): 355 posts
- Scheduled Area (SA): 15 posts
- Total vacancies after reservation categories: 181 advertised posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess:
- Degree in Law (Professional) or an Integrated Law Degree from a recognized university established by law in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani culture and social customs.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age shall be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
- Relaxation in upper age limit is available for reserved categories as per Rajasthan Government rules.
Mode of Work
- Government Service
- Rajasthan
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix: Level-14
- During the probation period, candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration as per Rajasthan Government rules.
Selection Procedure
The recruitment process consists of:
Preliminary Examination
- Objective-type examination.
- 70% weightage from Law subjects.
- 30% weightage from Hindi and English language proficiency.
Main Examination
Paper I: Law
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Duration: 3 Hours
Paper II: Language
- General Hindi
- General English
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
Key law subjects include:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- POCSO Act, 2012
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Arms Act, 1959
- Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- Rajasthan Public Examination Acts relating to unfair means.
Important Dates and Timelines
Application Period
- Online Applications Start: 8 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 7 July 2026 (up to 12:00 Midnight)
Examination Date
- Assistant Prosecution Officer (Preliminary) Examination, 2026: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Application Fee
- General / Creamy Layer OBC / MBC: ₹600
- Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC / EWS (Rajasthan): ₹400
- SC / ST / PwD candidates of Rajasthan: ₹400
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the RPSC recruitment portal.
Important Notes
- Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility before applying.
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for online applications.
- Reservation and age relaxation benefits will be available as per Rajasthan Government rules.
- Knowledge of Hindi and Rajasthani culture is an essential eligibility requirement.
Official Source
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) APO Recruitment Notification 2026 and Examination Schedule.
