📰 MPPSC ADPO Exam 2026: Detailed Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Selection Process Explained

📢 Official Notification

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore has released the comprehensive examination scheme, syllabus, and selection process for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Examination 2026.

This recruitment is highly significant for law graduates who aspire to work in the prosecution department of the state and represent the government in criminal cases. The role demands strong legal knowledge, analytical ability, and understanding of criminal law and procedure.

📊 Detailed Exam Pattern

📝 Written Examination (Objective Type)

The written exam will be conducted in a single session of 3 hours through an OMR-based offline mode.

Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 450

Section A – General Studies
Number of Questions: 50
Marks: 150

Section B – Law
Number of Questions: 100
Marks: 300

Each question carries 3 marks, making the paper highly scoring but also competitive. The paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options (A, B, C, D), and candidates must select only one correct answer.

If more than one option is marked, the answer will be treated as invalid/unattempted.

❗ Negative Marking System

The exam follows a strict negative marking scheme to ensure accuracy and conceptual clarity:

+3 marks for every correct answer
-1 mark for every incorrect answer

Final Score Formula:
(3 × Number of Correct Answers) – (Number of Wrong Answers)

This makes accuracy more important than blind attempts, so a balanced attempt strategy is essential.

🎯 Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must qualify both sections separately, which is a crucial point many candidates overlook.

General Category: Minimum 40% in Section A and Section B separately

Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH of MP): Minimum 30% in each section (10% relaxation)

The final merit list for the written exam will be prepared by combining marks of both sections.

🎤 Interview (Personality Test)

Marks: 50

There is no minimum qualifying mark for the interview, but it plays a decisive role in final selection.

The interview assesses:
Legal understanding
Communication skills
Personality and confidence
Practical approach to legal problems

🧾 Complete Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Examination (OMR-based objective test)

Stage 2: Provisional Answer Key released on the official MPPSC website

Candidates can raise objections within 5 days by paying the prescribed fee

Stage 3: Final Answer Key

A subject expert committee reviews objections and finalizes answers

Stage 4: Result Declaration

Evaluation is done strictly based on the final answer key

Stage 5: Shortlisting for Interview

Candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies (along with candidates having equal marks) are called for interview

Stage 6: Document Verification

Only candidates found eligible after document verification will proceed

Stage 7: Final Selection

Based on combined performance in written exam + interview

Important Notes:
No revaluation or rechecking is allowed
Absence in interview leads to disqualification
Late submission of documents will not be accepted

📚 Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

📖 Section A – General Studies

This section focuses specifically on Madhya Pradesh-centric knowledge along with current affairs and basic technology awareness.

Unit 1: History of Madhya Pradesh
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
Freedom Movement in MP
Tribal History and Literature

Unit 2: Geography of Madhya Pradesh
Physical features, rivers, climate, soils
Agriculture, irrigation, minerals
Population, literacy, industries

Unit 3: Polity and Economy of MP

Part A – Political System
Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
Vidhan Sabha, High Court, Lokayukta
State Secretariat and Administration
Panchayati Raj and Local Governance
Important Acts like PESA Act, Environment Protection Act

Part B – Economy
Agriculture and Rural Development
Industrial and Infrastructure Development
Education, Health, Skill Development
SDGs, Ease of Doing Business, Poverty Index

Unit 4: Tribes, Culture & Literature
Tribal distribution and constitutional provisions
Major tribes and welfare schemes
Tribal culture, art, festivals, language
Contribution to freedom struggle

Unit 5: Current Affairs & Technology
International, National and MP-level current events
Government schemes
Basic knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science
E-Governance and ICT

⚖️ Section B – Law

This section is the core of the exam and focuses heavily on criminal and procedural laws.

Unit I: Basic Laws
Constitution of India
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
National Security Act, 1980

Unit II: Madhya Pradesh Specific Laws
MP Excise Act, 1915
MP State Security Act, 1990
MP Public Service Guarantee Act, 2010
MP Govansh Vadh Pratishedh Act, 2004
MP Special Courts Act, 2011

Unit III: Women & Child Protection Laws
POCSO Act, 2012
Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013
Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
PCPNDT Act, 1994
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015

Unit IV: Preventive Laws
Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
SC/ST Atrocities Act, 1989
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

Unit V: Miscellaneous Criminal Laws
Explosives Act, 1884
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
NDPS Act, 1985
Arms Act, 1959
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Information Technology Act, 2000
Right to Information Act, 2005
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

⚠️ Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before applying

The Commission may verify documents at any stage of the recruitment process

Providing false or incorrect information may lead to disqualification

In case of discrepancies in translation, Hindi version will be treated as final

If a question has multiple correct answers, all correct options will be accepted

If a question has no correct answer, it will be deleted and marks will be awarded to all candidates

📌 Final Takeaway

The MPPSC ADPO Exam 2026 is a highly structured and law-intensive examination, where success depends on:

Strong command over criminal law and procedural laws
Clarity in Madhya Pradesh-specific General Studies
Accuracy due to negative marking
Smart time management during the exam

Candidates preparing for judiciary or prosecution roles will find this exam closely aligned with their preparation.

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