Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2026 — 371 Posts Breakdown
The Rajasthan APO vacancy 2026 is distributed across two recruitment zones — Non-Scheduled Area (NON SA) with 355 posts, and Scheduled Area (SA) with 15 posts, plus 1 additional post. Below is the official vacancy table as published in the RPSC notification:
| Zone | Total Posts | Gen (UR) | Gen WE | WD | SC | ST | OBC + MBC + EWS |
| NON SA | 355 | 110 | 31 | 12 | 29+6 | 21+5 | 53+15+4+25+7 |
| SA | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8+2 | 2+1 |
Note: The total vacancy count is provisional and may be revised by RPSC based on departmental requirements before or after the exam. Always check rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for any corrigendum.
RPSC APO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
As per the official notification, you must hold a Degree in Law (Professional) or an integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India. Working Knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script is required, along with knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.
| ⚠ IMPORTANT — Read This Before Applying: At the time of filing form you are required to upload your LLB degree therefore, Final-year LLB students i.e 6th semester and 10th semester students are NOT eligible for this exam. Your Law degree must be fully complete. This is explicitly stated in the official notification. If you apply without completing your degree, your application can be rejected at any stage. |
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
Min age: 21 years. Max age: 40 years. Means you must have been born between 2 January 1987 and 1 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Males of Rajasthan + General Women of Rajasthan | 5 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Women of Rajasthan | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (as per Rajasthan Civil Services Absorption Rules, 1988) | 15 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5 Years (applied additionally) |
These relaxations are non-cumulative — only the single highest applicable relaxation is granted. PwBD relaxation of 5 years is applied over and above the category relaxation.
Domicile & Category Rules
- Reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) apply only to Rajasthan domicile candidates.
- Candidates from other states in reserved categories are treated as General (Unreserved).
- OBC Creamy Layer candidates must apply and pay fee in the General/UR category.
- SA (Scheduled Area) zone candidates must mandatorily fill their preference for SA posts in the online form — otherwise they lose SA reservation benefits.
How to Apply — RPSC APO Apply Online 2026
The application process for the APO exam 2026 Rajasthan is fully online. No offline or postal application will be accepted under any circumstances. Here is the step-by-step process exactly as specified in the official notification:
| Step | What to Do |
| 1 | Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in). This is mandatory. Your OTR must be created using your Aadhaar / Janaadhar details. Name, Date of Birth, and Gender cannot be changed in OTR after it is linked to Aadhaar — so verify everything before creating OTR. |
| 2 | Log in to SSO Portal → Citizen Apps (G2C) → Recruitment Portal. Click the RPSC Apply Online link on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. |
| 3 | Fill the online application form using your OTR Number. Enter all qualifications, experience, and personal details accurately. |
| 4 | A live photo will be captured through your device camera. Upload your scanned signature and left-hand thumb impression. Photo must be clear — you can retake if blurry. |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Do NOT close the browser before payment confirmation. |
| 6 | Submit the application. Note down your Application Number. Print the final form. You do NOT post anything to RPSC — only online submission is valid. |
Application Fee
| General (UR) / OBC Creamy Layer / Candidates from Other States | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan / PwBD | ₹400/- |
| Correction fee after submission | ₹500/- |
| OTR Re-activation (Unblock) fee — 1st time | ₹750/- |
| OTR Re-activation (Unblock) fee — 2nd time | ₹1,500/- |
The application fee is non-refundable. Do not use eMitra or third-party services to apply — apply directly from your own SSO ID. RPSC takes no responsibility for errors made through third parties.
RPSC APO 2026 Exam Pattern — Selection Process
| ✔ NO INTERVIEW in RPSC APO 2026 — officially confirmed in the notification. The selection process includes majorly 2 stages i.e Prelims (Qualifying Only) – Mains (Final Merit) which will followed to Document Verification & Medical Fitness. There is no personality test, no viva, no interview at any stage. Final merit is based entirely on Mains marks. |
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (Objective, Qualifying Only)
The Prelims is an OMR-based objective exam. Its marks are NOT counted toward the final selection merit. Prelims is only entry gate to mains and its number will not be considered for final selection. The Prelims exam date is 2 September 2026 (Wednesday) — confirmed in the official RPSC press note dated 27 May 2026.
| Exam Mode | Objective (MCQ) on OMR sheet — Blue Ball Point Pen only |
| Law Paper Weightage | 70% of total Prelims marks |
| Language Paper Weightage | 30% of total Prelims marks (Hindi + English proficiency) |
| Marks Counted in Final Merit? | NO — Qualifying only, marks not counted |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Unattempted Questions | Must darken Circle ‘5’; if no circle is darkened → 1/3 mark is STILL deducted |
| Disqualification Rule | Candidate who leaves more than 10% questions without any circle darkened → Disqualified |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% per paper | 35% for SC / ST candidates |
| Extra OMR Checking Time | 10 minutes beyond scheduled exam time provided |
Stage 2 — Main Examination (Written, Descriptive — Decides Final Merit)
The Mains is everything. It decides the final merit list. Total marks are 400, divided across two papers. Both papers are compulsory. There are NO optional papers.
| Paper | Subjects | Max Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Law — Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure & Framing of Charges | 300 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Language — General Hindi (50) + General English (50) | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |
| TOTAL | 400 Marks | 5 Hours | |
Minimum qualifying marks in the Mains: 40% per paper (35% for SC/ST as per rules). Failing even one paper means elimination — regardless of how well you did in the other. The standard of Paper II (Language) is Senior Secondary level (Class XII).
Law Paper is specifically designed to test practical knowledge in criminal law and procedure and framing of charges in criminal cases — not just theoretical recall.
Stage 3 & 4 — Document Verification and Medical Fitness
Candidates who qualify Mains will be called for Verification of documents. Original certificates for educational qualification, category, age, domicile, and character must be produced. A Police Verification / Antecedents Certificate is required. After DV, Medical Fitness examination is conducted by a competent authority. Final appointment is made only after clearing both DV and medical fitness. RPSC may also maintain a Wait List.
RPSC APO 2026 Syllabus — Official Subject List
The syllabus was officially released with the notification (and separately on 9 January 2026). It includes both the old criminal codes and the new criminal codes — candidates must study all of them.
Paper I — Law (300 Marks) — 14 Subjects
| S.No. | Subject / Act | Category |
| 1 | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 | Old Code — in syllabus |
| 2 | The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | Old Code — in syllabus |
| 3 | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | Old Code — in syllabus |
| 4 | The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) | New Code — replaced IPC |
| 5 | The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) | New Code — replaced Evidence Act |
| 6 | BNSS, 2023 | New Code — replaced CrPC |
| 7 | SC & ST Act, 1989 | Special Legislation |
| 8 | POCSO Act | Special Legislation |
| 9 | JJ Act, 2015 | Special Legislation |
| 10 | Probation Act | Special Legislation |
| 11 | The Arms Act, 1959 | Special Legislation |
| 12 | The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 | State Legislation |
| 13 | Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992 | State Legislation |
| 14 | Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022 | State Legislation |
Paper II — Language (100 Marks)
- General Hindi — 50 Marks which will include (essay, letter/notice, precis, translation, grammar)
- General English — 50 Marks which will include (comprehension, letter, essay, grammar, composition)
- Standard: Senior Secondary (Class XII) level
- Minimum 40% required in this paper separately — failing here means no selection regardless of Law marks
RPSC APO Salary 2026 — Pay Scale & Job Benefits
The Rajasthan APO post sits at Pay Matrix Level L-11 with Grade Pay ₹4,200/- as per the official notification. Here is the complete pay structure:
| Pay Matrix Level | L-11 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200/- |
| Pay During Probation | Fixed Pay (Fix Pay) as per State Government norms — confirmed in notification |
| Probation Period | 2 Years (as per Rajasthan Prosecution Subordinate Service Rules, 2014) |
| NPS Deduction During Probation | ~10% of pay (National Pension Scheme) |
| Post-Probation Allowances | DA, HRA, TA, Medical, and other allowances as per State rules |
| Post Status | Gazetted Government Officer (declared via Rajasthan Finance Dept. order) |
| Career Progression | APO → Prosecution Officer → District Prosecution Officer → Deputy Director → Director |
The gazetted status of the Rajasthan APO post gives it a completely different standing — you are a state officer with court powers, not just a clerical position. Every posting comes with pension benefits (NPS), government accommodation eligibility, medical benefits, and leave entitlements under Rajasthan service rules.
RPSC APO Notification 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date / Detail |
| Official Notification Released | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 8 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 July 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 July 2026 |
| Correction Window After Submission | Within 60 days before prelims — via SSO/OTR (₹500 fee) |
| RPSC APO Prelims Exam Date | 2 September 2026 (Wednesday) — Official Press Note |
| Detailed Prelims Schedule | To be released separately by RPSC |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced after Prelims result |
| Document Verification | After Mains result declaration |
Preparation Strategy — By Jyoti Saxena Ma’am, Jyoti Judiciary Coaching
Jyoti Saxena Ma’am has guided students through prosecution and judiciary exams for years. Here is her honest, experience-backed approach to the Raj APO 2026 — what actually moves the needle versus what wastes your time:
Phase 1 — Foundation (June – July 2026)
- The biggest change in this RPSC APO 2026 syllabus is the inclusion of BNS, BSA, and BNSS alongside the old IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act. RPSC has kept both — old and new. Read both bare acts and build comparison charts (BNS vs IPC, BNSS vs CrPC, BSA vs Evidence Act). The exam will test both.
- For IPC use Ratanlal & Dhirajlal or K.D. Gaur. For CrPC use R.V. Kelkar. For Evidence use Batuk Lal or Avtar Singh. Do not collect multiple books — pick one solid text per subject and go deep.
- For the 14 special and state acts (POCSO, SC/ST Act, JJ Act, Probation, Arms, Rajasthan Excise, and the two Rajasthan exam-malpractice acts), read bare acts directly — these are manageable in focused sittings.
- Do NOT treat Language Paper II as secondary from Day 1. Start Hindi essay and English grammar practice immediately.
Phase 2 — Prelims Practice (August 2026)
- Solve previous year APO papers and judiciary MCQ sets. The Prelims has 70% Law weightage and 30% Language — plan your practice accordingly.
- The negative marking here is real — 1/3 mark goes for a wrong answer, AND 1/3 mark also goes if you do not darken any of the five circles. For questions you genuinely cannot answer, always darken Circle 5 to avoid this double penalty. Accuracy over speed.
- Score well above the general cut-off target — past cycles show general-category cut-offs can be competitive. Clearing Prelims comfortably saves mental energy for Mains.
Phase 3 — Mains Answer Writing (Post-Prelims)
- Write 2–3 descriptive Law answers daily. The Law paper tests practical knowledge of framing charges in criminal cases — not just theory. Practice issue spotting and structured answer writing from day one of Mains prep.
- For Language Paper: practice precis writing, letter/report/notice writing, and translation exercises every single day. These are skills that only improve with consistent daily practice — no shortcut exists.
- Maintain an error log. Track which subjects trip you up repeatedly and give them more time. Do not chase new topics when revising old ones is unfinished.
| The Single Biggest Lesson From the APO 2024 Cycle — Do Not Ignore This: In the 2024 Rajasthan APO cycle (181 posts), only 4 candidates cleared the Mains examination. The reason was NOT that the Law paper was too difficult. The reason was the 40% minimum qualifying marks rule — per paper. Many aspirants who scored decently in Law failed to cross the 40% floor in Language Paper II (Hindi + English), and that single failure eliminated them completely from selection. The Mains is not just a Law exam. It is a Law exam AND a Language exam — both with a hard qualifying floor. If your Language Paper score is below 40%, your Law marks are irrelevant. This is the most important insight Jyoti Saxena Ma’am shares with every APO aspirant: treat Language Paper II as equally critical from the very first day of your preparation. |
Documents Required — Keep These Ready
- Aadhaar Card / Janaadhar Card (mandatory for OTR and at exam centre)
- LLB Degree / Marksheets from graduation onwards (all originals required at DV)
- Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS (from competent authority, as applicable)
- Domicile / Residency proof of Rajasthan
- Date of Birth certificate (as registered in OTR)
- Character Certificate from last institution attended (minimum ‘Good’ remark required)
- Police Verification / Antecedents Certificate (after selection, before appointment)
- Medical Fitness Certificate from competent authority (after selection)
- EWS certificate — Income & Assets Certificate in your father’s name (for EWS candidates)
- Disability Certificate from District Medical Board (if PwBD — required for scribe/compensatory time)
- Marriage / Divorce / Death Certificate (if claiming age relaxation or category benefit)
- Ex-Serviceman certificate / NOC from current employer (if applicable)
A Final Word from Jyoti Judiciary Coaching
The RPSC APO notification 2026 is out. 371 posts are waiting. The Prelims is 2 September 2026. You have a window — and it is closing faster than you think.
At Jyoti Judiciary Coaching, Jyoti Saxena Ma’am and the team are here to make sure every serious aspirant has the right guidance, the right strategy, and the right materials to crack this exam. Whether it is mastering BNS vs IPC differences, practicing Mains descriptive answers, or strengthening the Language Paper — every part of this preparation can be conquered with the right approach and honest hard work.
Apply early. Read the full official notification on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Do your OTR on sso.rajasthan.gov.in today. And start preparing — not tomorrow, today.
All the best from Jyoti Judiciary Coaching!
— Jyoti Saxena Ma’am & Team Jyoti Judiciary
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official RPSC APO notification (Advt. No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27.05.2026) and the official RPSC press note dated 27.05.2026. Always verify all details at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in before applying.
