MPPSC ADPO Provisional Answer Key 2026 Out: Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Exam of 1 November (Advt. 03/2026, 107 Posts)
📢 Latest Update (3 November 2026): MPPSC has released the provisional answer key of the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer exam held on 1 November 2026. The key covers all four sets (A, B, C and D). If you disagree with an answer, file an online objection through the link on mppsc.mp.gov.in within 5 days of the link becoming available.
What are the MPPSC ADPO Provisional Answer Key 2026 Details?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Exam 2026, Advt. No. 03/2026 |
| Exam Held On | 1 November 2026 (one session) |
| Notice | No. 1376/69/2011/प-9 dated 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key | Provisional, combined key for Sets A, B, C and D (Section A General Studies and Section B Law), 150 questions |
| Objection Mode | Online, through the link on the MPPSC website |
| Objection Window | Within 5 days from the day the link becomes available; no objection is accepted after that |
| Objection Fee | Notice says “prescribed fee”; the advertisement sets Rs 150 per question (non-refundable) plus Rs 40 portal fee per session |
| Total Vacancies | 107 posts |
How to Check MPPSC ADPO Answer Key 2026 and Raise an Objection?
- Download the combined provisional answer key PDF from the link in this box, or from mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Find your question booklet set (A, B, C or D) and match your OMR responses with the key.
- To object, open the online objection link on the MPPSC website once it is live. The notice does not give an end date, so count 5 days from the day the link opens.
- Attach authenticated references for every objection: name of the reference book, author, relevant page, year of publication and edition, or the document itself. This is mandatory.
- Pay the prescribed fee online and submit. The commission will not accept objections after the 5 days, and it will not entertain any correspondence.
According to the advertisement, an expert committee reviews the objections and a final answer key is published on the website. Marks for any deleted question go to all candidates, the Hindi version prevails if the Hindi and English versions differ, and the interview shortlist is made on the final key. The objection fee was not repeated in this notice, so confirm it on the objection page before paying.
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MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026: Exam Revised to 1 November 2026 (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM) — Download Link for 107 Posts
📢 Latest Update (21 October 2026): The MPPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) exam, earlier fixed for 18 October 2026, has been postponed. The revised exam date is 1 November 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The admit card link for Advt. No. 03/2026 (107 posts) is now on the official MPPSC website.
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 — Revised Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO), Advt. No. 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 107 posts |
| Exam Date (Revised) | |
| Exam Timing | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Admit Card | Link available on the MPPSC official website |
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
How to Download the MPPSC ADPO Admit Card
- Open the MPPSC official website using the admit card link in this box.
- Find the admit card link for the ADPO recruitment (Advt. No. 03/2026).
- If the page asks you to log in, sign in with your registration number and date of birth or password.
- Check your name, roll number, exam date (1 November 2026), reporting time and exam centre.
- Download the admit card and keep a clear printout to carry on exam day.
The commission has not stated a separate admit card release date in the documents available to us, so use the admit card link in this box and check the official website for further notices. Candidates who see any mistake on the admit card should contact MPPSC through the official website.
MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 Update: Vacancies Increased to 107 & Applications Reopened — Apply Online by 24 July 2026
📢 Latest Update (9 July 2026): Big news for law aspirants! Via a Corrigendum dated 6 July 2026, MPPSC has increased the ADPO vacancies from 17 to 107 and reopened the online application window. Fresh applications can be submitted from 10 July 2026 to 24 July 2026 (error correction till 26 July 2026; late-fee windows up to 23 September 2026). The written exam was scheduled for 18 October 2026 1 November 2026 (see the latest update for the revised date). Candidates who have already applied need not apply again and may only edit their form till 26 July 2026.
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MPPSC Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 — 107 ADPO Vacancies (Increased from 17) in Madhya Pradesh Home Department
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 10 March 2026 for direct recruitment of 17 107 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) posts in the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This is a great chance for LLB-qualified candidates aged 21 to 40 to start a respected legal-prosecution career as a Class II Gazetted officer with Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 plus Grade Pay ₹4,200.
The online application is open from 09 April 2026 to 08 May 2026 reopened: 10 July 2026 to 24 July 2026 through the MPPSC portal. Selection is through an offline OMR-based objective written exam, followed by an interview. If you are an LLB graduate looking for solid law and judicial government jobs in Madhya Pradesh, this is one of the most-awaited recruitments of 2026. GovtJobsAlert.in has put together every detail you need below — vacancy split, eligibility, fees, dates, and full step-by-step process.
Key Highlights — MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is the constitutional body that conducts state-level recruitment exams for various Class I and Class II posts in the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The ADPO post is a Class II Gazetted prosecution-side legal officer role.
- Recruiting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
- Department: Home Department (Grih Vibhag), Government of Madhya Pradesh
- Advertisement Number: 03/2026 (dated 10 March 2026)
- Total Vacancies:
17107 posts - Class: Class II Gazetted (Rajpatrit), permanent post
- Pay Scale: Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Job Location: Madhya Pradesh (postings across districts)
- Last Date:
08 May 202624 July 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — MPPSC ADPO 2026
There is one post — Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer — with a total of 17 107 vacancies. The 87/13 result rule applies: 93 posts fall in the main (87%) list and 14 in the provisional (13%) list, as per the corrigendum dated 6 July 2026.
| Post Name | Class | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) | II Gazetted | |
| Total | — |
Reservation and age relaxation apply only to MP domiciles; other-state candidates are treated as Unreserved. The 87/13 split follows the OBC-reservation litigation. Category-wise posts are below.
| Category | Total Posts | Main Part (87%) | Provisional Part (13%) | Reserved for MP Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 29 | 29 | 14 (notional) | 10 |
| SC | 17 | 17 | — | 6 |
| ST | 21 | 21 | — | 7 |
| OBC | 29 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
| EWS | 11 | 11 | — | 4 |
| Total | 107 | 93 | 14 | 37 |
| PwBD (MP domicile, within the above) | 6 (LD 1, VH 1, HH 2, MD 2) | 6 | — | — |
| Ex-Servicemen | 0 | 0 | — | — |
What is the Eligibility for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
This is a legally-qualified post — please note that only Law graduates are eligible. Candidates without a Law degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, should not apply.
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Law from any recognised university, or equivalent.
- The degree must be held by 24 July 2026, also for late-fee applicants.
- Preference: First Division, two years’ practice at the Bar, or a higher qualification.
This recruitment is best suited for law and judicial sector government job seekers, particularly LLB graduates targeting state prosecution services.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: MP domiciles only — 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women, PwBD, government/autonomous-body employees and Nagar Sainik; ex-servicemen per rules; 45 years absolute maximum.
What is the Salary for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
The ADPO post is paid in Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,200, as stated in the advertisement. The post is permanent, and selected candidates serve two years’ probation.
- Basic Pay (entry): ₹9,300 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Pay Band Maximum: ₹34,800 + Grade Pay
Duty: representing the State, in the public interest, in criminal cases before Judicial Magistrate courts at district and tehsil level in Madhya Pradesh.
Allowances follow Madhya Pradesh Government rules; the advertisement does not list them.
What is the Selection Process for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
Selection is in two stages — an offline OMR-based objective written exam with negative marking, then an interview. Final merit is on combined written exam and interview marks. Refer to exam syllabus pages for general MPPSC preparation strategies.
- Stage 1 — Written Exam (offline, OMR-based, objective): Negative marking applies. Conducted on
18 October 20261 November 2026, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. - Stage 2 — Document Scrutiny: Shortlisted candidates send self-attested documents before the interview.
- Stage 3 — Interview: Conducted by MPPSC; final merit combines written exam and interview marks.
Exam Pattern
The advertisement says the exam scheme and syllabus will be published on mppsc.mp.gov.in in due course. Answers are marked on an OMR sheet; if the Hindi and English versions of a question differ, the Hindi version prevails.
| Selection Detail | As per Advertisement |
|---|---|
| Written exam mode | Offline, objective questions on OMR sheet |
| Negative marking | Yes |
| Exam centres | Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior |
| Interview shortlist | Up to 3 times the posts in each category, by written exam merit |
| Interview marks | Not stated for the written-exam route |
| Final merit | Written exam + interview marks combined |
| If fewer than 500 candidates | Selection by interview only; shortlist on qualifying-degree marks; interview 100 marks (minimum 41 Unreserved; 31 Reserved and PwBD); final selection on interview marks |
| Answer key objections | Online within 5 days; ₹150 per question + ₹40 portal fee per session |
How to Apply Online for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
The online application window is now closed (it ended on 24 July 2026), so the steps below are kept for reference. The application was fully online via the MPPSC portal. Be careful with the application correction window — every correction carries a ₹50 fee per session.
- Register on the MPPSC online portal at https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/ with your basic details and create a candidate account.
- Complete the application form for MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026), filling in personal data, qualification, category, address and exam-centre choice accurately.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature only; no other documents are uploaded with the online form.
- Pay the fee by credit/debit card or net banking, or in cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk; no DD or cheque.
- Verify that the “Payment Done” receipt has been generated — without this your application is incomplete.
- Submit the application by
08 May 202624 July 2026 — the window has now closed and late submissions are not accepted. - Take a printout of the submitted application and the payment receipt for your records.
What are the Important Dates for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
Note these key MPPSC ADPO 2026 dates carefully — Madhya Pradesh PSC has multiple correction-window stages with different fees, so plan your edits early.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 09 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | |
| Application Correction Window | 10 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 |
| Late Form Correction Last Window | up to 23 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | |
| Written Exam (OMR) Date |
What is the Application Fee for MPPSC ADPO 2026?
MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS and PwBD candidates pay ₹250; all others, including other-state candidates, pay ₹500.
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Other State Candidates | 500 |
| MP SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS / PwBD | 250 |
| Form Correction Fee (per correction, per session) | 50 |
After the revised last date, late-fee applications attract ₹3,000 from 25 July to 31 July 2026 and ₹25,000 from 1 August to 23 September 2026. Make sure your form is correct, as corrections carry a fee.
Essential Links — MPPSC ADPO Recruitment 2026
- Download MPPSC ADPO Provisional Answer Key PDF (Sets A–D)
- Download Admit Card for MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 – Revised Exam 1 November
- Download Corrigendum / Reopening Notice PDF (6 July 2026)
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online via MP Online Portal
- Visit MPPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is a wonderful opportunity for LLB graduates dreaming of a respected Class II Gazetted prosecution-officer career in Madhya Pradesh. With 17 107 vacancies, gazetted-officer status and a permanent post, the ADPO post is one of the most aspired-for legal services in the state. The application deadline was 08 May 2026 24 July 2026 and the window is now closed. The written exam was held on 1 November 2026 (earlier 18 October 2026); check the provisional answer key, file any objection on time, and prepare for the interview. For more state-level opportunities, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our Madhya Pradesh government jobs page regularly.