Post Name – Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Total Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Non-Scheduled Area | 355 |
| Scheduled Area | 15 |
| Total | 370 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 08 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 July 2026 (12:00 Midnight) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
Essential Qualification
- Degree in Law (Professional) OR
- Integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India.
Desirable Qualification
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthan dialects and social customs.
Age Limit : Minimum Age – 21 Years , Maximum Age -40 Years
Age will be calculated as on:
01 January 2027
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC Male (Rajasthan) | 5 Years |
| General Category Female | 5 Years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC Female (Rajasthan) | 10 Years |
| Widow & Divorced Women | No Upper Age Limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Rules |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5 Years |
Salary – Pay Matrix Level (L-11)
Probation Period Salary
Fixed Pay as per Rajasthan Government Rules.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Objective Type
- Screening Test
- Marks not counted in final merit.
Stage 2: Main Examination
- Written Examination
Stage 3:
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Nature – Objective Type (MCQ)
Weightage Distribution
| Subject Area | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Law Subjects | 70% |
| Hindi & English | 30% |
Main Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Law | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language (Hindi + English) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Total Marks = 400
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| SC/ST | 35% |
Paper-I : Law Syllabus (300 Marks)
The paper is designed to test:
- Practical Knowledge of Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Evidence Law
- Framing of Charges
- Conduct of Criminal Trials
- Prosecutorial Skills
Core Criminal Laws
1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
Criminal Procedure Laws
3. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)
4. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
Evidence Laws
5. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
6. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
Special Criminal Laws
7. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
8. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)
9. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
10. Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
11. Arms Act, 1959
12. Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
13. Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
14. Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
Paper-II : Language Syllabus (100 Marks)
General Hindi (50 Marks)
Topics include:
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms (पर्यायवाची)
- Antonyms (विलोम)
- Idioms and Proverbs
- Grammar
- Sentence Correction
- Comprehension
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Letter Writing
- Translation
General English (50 Marks)
Topics include:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Sentence Correction
- Comprehension
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Letter Writing
- Translation
Standard
Senior Secondary (10+2) Level
Negative Marking & OMR Rules
The notification contains a special OMR system:
Important Rules
- Each question has 5 options:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- One option must be marked for every question.
If You Do Not Know the Answer – Mark Option “5”.
Penalty
- If no bubble is marked:
- 1/3 mark will be deducted.
- If more than 10% questions are left without any bubble:
- Candidate will be disqualified.
Extra Time
10 Minutes extra provided for filling bubbles.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC (Creamy Layer) / Other State Candidates | ₹600 |
| OBC / MBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | ₹400 |
Source – https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/RecruitmentAdvertisements/3ABD11DA80374279A39F1BF78AAB0950.pdf